Folate, Folic acid, Folinic acid, Methylfolate – Whats the difference?
A common question I receive in clinical practice is about folic acid supplementation. What type of folate is best? How much should I take? Why should I take it? In…
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Ever Wondered How Eating the Right Foods Can Improve Sperm Quality?
When couples begin trying to conceive, much of the attention naturally turns toward female health. And yet, sperm quality plays an equally important role in fertility outcomes. At Essendon Natural…
Can Spicy Foods Affect Your Gut Health and Fertility?
Let’s cut straight to the chase… Yes, spicy foods can affect your gut health and, in some cases, may influence fertility, particularly if they regularly trigger digestive discomfort, inflammation, or…
Does eating Dates improve labour outcomes?
For labour preparation, I often recommend women to eat dates daily starting from 36 weeks of pregnancy all the way to birth. This is usually undertaken along with pre labour…
Lifestyle Adjustments for Better Egg Quality – Here’s What You Can Start Today
For many women, understanding how to improve egg quality can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to make positive changes without knowing where to begin. The good news is that…
Preparing for Labour: How Prenatal Massage Can Help with Pain Management
Pregnancy is a time of remarkable change, bringing with it a unique set of challenges and joys. As your body adapts to accommodate new life, you may experience discomfort and…
Pregnancy Massage – Benefits & Things to Avoid
It’s no secret that pregnancy comes with its fair share of aches and pains. A pregnancy massage is a type of massage that is specifically tailored for pregnant women. It…
Hospital Bag Checklist for Pregnant Mums – What to bring?
A common question I get from patients is “what should I bring to the hospital for labour”? And its a good one. There are many things that mothers have told…
How to reduce the risk of premature birth
Since premature birth is a leading cause of death for children under 5 years of age, any successful method of reducing the risk is very important (Middleton et al, 2018)….