Our immune system protects us against bacteria, viruses, and other disease-causing organisms. It is an efficient, complex defence system shielding us against disease and is on constant high alert on a mission to search and destroy any potentially harmful organisms from invading.
Category: Pregnancy Wellbeing
How can I power up on plant protein during pregnancy?
How can we power up on plant protein during pregnancy? The building blocks for our body’s cells and that of our baby is Protein and […]
The Best Mocktails for the Holiday’s
The beauty of these mocktails is that even without the added booze – the sweet flavours come together perfectly to create the perfect blend of holiday fizz.
Morning Sickness – is there anything we can do to combat it?
Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy are very common during the first half of pregnancy and the prevalence of nausea can even reach up to 90%
What are the most important and needed nutrients in pregnancy and why?
When we decide to have a baby it’s a huge decision and our nutritional status from before we conceive right through our pregnancy and beyond will impact on our health and well-being as well as that of our baby
High Folate Foods for Pregnancy
Folic acid, also known as folate or Vitamin B9 is a group of B Vitamins that is crucial during pregnancy. The need for folic acid is not only important during pregnancy but should also be taken in the months leading up to conception if you are actively trying to conceive.
Why do we struggle with constipation during pregnancy?
The reasons for a sluggish digestive system during pregnancy is that progesterone relaxes the smooth muscles throughout the body
Note To Self: Tea Helps
During pregnancy I found it so frustrating trying to figure out what I can and can’t drink, feverishly googling ingredients to add to my check list of ‘safe teas’ and beating myself up if I’d accidentally drank a tea on the no go list.
Do you know your Dirty Dozen?
there are a list of vegetables and fruits known as the “dirty dozen” which are known to be particularly high in pesticides when not organically grown. ⠀⠀These are the ones I want to draw your attention to; to make you aware of.
Digestive Boosting Granola
My body is in desperate need of a digestive overhaul. A few weeks back I picked up the sickness bug that engulfed our house for […]
Cord Blood Banking – Making the decision to bank your baby’s cord blood.
Have I missed a crucial opportunity to insure my child’s health and life shall they ever need a stem cell transplant because of a blood cancer, bone marrow failure or the countless other metabolic diseases they may development during their lifetime
Pitfalls of a Summer Pregnancy
I had always imagined summer pregnancies to be filled with cute floating maxi dresses, my belly unashamedly on show, long walks on the beach, sun kissed tans and, of course, an abundance of glowing.