Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a natural process, but it often comes with a variety of minor discomforts.  Understanding these and knowing how to manage them can make your journey much more comfortable.1. NauseaNausea is very common in early pregnancy and is caused by hormonal changes. Helpful tips:✔️ Eat a snack before getting out of bed (such as a salty biscuit).✔️Sip on ginger tea or warm water with fresh ginger.✔️ Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day.✔️ Choose cold foods like yogurt, pregnancy milkshakes, fruits, and salads.✔️ Cold foods are often more appealing when feeling nauseous. Safe treatments: Preganause, Natura Moton tissue salts.2. IndigestionIndigestion occurs due to progesterone relaxing...

Pregnancy and the birth of your baby should be your greatest achievement—not your greatest fear. While it is completely normal to feel a mix of excitement and anxiety, having the right knowledge and support can make all the difference.  In this article, I provide useful, practical tips to help you stay as healthy as possible during pregnancy, reduce anxiety, and truly enjoy your parenting journey.  Keeping Healthy in PregnancyThe first step most women take after discovering they are pregnant is to confirm the pregnancy with an ultrasound scan at around 6–8 weeks. This scan is important as it:✔️ Confirms the pregnancy.✔️ Detects your baby’s heartbeat.✔️ Determines accurate gestational...

You have decided that the time is right to start trying for a baby – you are embarking on the most fabulous journey of nurturing a new life and taking on a new role.

Stress is a part of our busy lives. It releases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. These pass across the placenta to your baby. We know that this causes a reaction within your developing fetus and in some cases may be harmful for their long-term emotional development. However, being told not to stress or your will harm your baby results in you feeling more stressed and this is completely counterproductive.  Antenatal teacher Heather Wood of Thula Baby Centre, Mouille Point points out that most women suffer from a degree of stress in pregnancy – “The most common stressors are renovating and moving house; Mums running their own businesses with a lot to juggle, and not giving themselves...

❓Is collagen safe to consume during pregnancy? Lots of expectant moms ask about the safety of supplementing their diet with collagen during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In answering this question it helps to understand a bit more about what collagen is. ❓What is Collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, but your body starts to produce less and lower quality collagen from the age of 25. Supplementing your diet with collagen can improve skin and hair condition, reduce wrinkles, strengthen bones, repair joints and reduce inflammation. Collagen granules are simply a healthy, whole-food protein source and are therefore safe to take when pregnant and breastfeeding. ❓Is collagen supplementation...