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Category: Postpartum
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Pregnancy after weight loss surgery
Obesity is increasingly prevalent in Australia, particularly in women of childbearing age. Unfortunately, obesity has a negative impact on fertility, and future pregnancies were important to 30% of women planning to have bariatric surgery in one survey. Bariatric surgery generally leads to more than a 20% loss of total body weight, which is enough to…
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The new mastitis protocol
The thought of mastitis often brings feelings of dread and fear to breastfeeding women, and with good reason. Mastitis can be a painful, difficult, and debilitating condition for women. Current statistics suggest 1 in 5 Australian women will experience mastitis in the first six months after birth. The prevention and treatment of mastitis is fundamental…
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What you need to know about preeclampsia
Many people experience preeclampsia during their pregnancy and although there are some genetic components to the development of preeclampsia, diet and nutritional status are vital in the prevention and treatment of preeclampsia. What is preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-related condition that occurs in 5 to 8 percent of pregnancies in Australia. It is thought to…
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Let’s talk: Melatonin
Melatonin has really made it into the spotlight recently for people with insomnia, pregnancy, jetlag and children with ASD or ADHD. But what is melatonin, how does it work and does it improve our sleep? What is melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone made in the body in response to darkness, to help with the timing…
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10 Nutrients All Breastfeeding Mamas Need
Breastfeeding can present many nutritional challenges for mothers as they recover from pregnancy and birth, and meet their child’s needs. The supply of some nutrients through breast milk is dependent on the nutrient levels of the mother. Whereas with other nutrients, the body will take as much as it needs for the baby, which can…