Most weeks I find myself speaking with mother’s who are struggling to produce enough breast milk for their infants. That’s tough. Especially if they desperately want to breastfeed, and if these mothers have been told by a professional that their newborn is losing weight! *Shudder* Can I suggest pausing briefly Read more…
Shopping for groceries can be quite an ordeal — particularly if you are in the habit of reading the labels of the products that find their way back into your pantry and fridge. My boys hate shopping with me because I like to read the labels on everything but I Read more…
As proactive parents many of you have probably wondered if there are any ill-effects of commonplace medications like nurofen and panadol… When our child has a raging fever or an acute earache we feel pressed to act quickly. We often automatically reach for paracetamol to reduce their pain and fever, Read more…
In answer to the question “Will my breastfed baby be affected by what I eat and drink?”… The answer is yes, a mother’s milk will pass consumed substances such as food, alcohol and other chemicals through to her child. This can be either advantageous or detrimental, depending upon the mother’s awareness Read more…
Over the years we have had many clients who have queried why their children seem to suffer one cold after another. Girlfriends who have said, “but why does Sammy keep getting ear infections?” Sometimes, the long-term lifestyle choices we make as adults are so unconscious that we literally miss the Read more…
Most of us are aware of the saying “breast is best”, but is this still the case if a mother smokes? This is a great question and in exploring the answers we will look at the impact of smoking during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding a growing infant. In offering the Read more…
Known as “the new parenting bible”, this Australian Best-Seller written by Dr Jennifer (B.App.Clin.Sci, B.Chiropractic) offers the most unique collation of cutting-edge information and knowledge on holistic parenting — all in the one book! View Pregnancy BooksAustralia/NZ StoreUSA/Canada StoreUK/Europe Store If you’re looking for pregnancy books, Well Adjusted Babies is Read more…
Women always seem to say that no one ever warns them about the “post birth” phase of a pregnancy. I have intentionally termed “post birth” a phase of pregnancy because I believe it should be considered part of the same sacred passage. It is really almost a fourth trimester. Previously Read more…