Whether you’re planning for a baby or already on this incredible journey, our Naturopaths are here to offer support and guidance.
Improving gut health, supporting your immune system and taking a personalised approach to enhance your overall fertility outcomes can support pre and post-natal care.
Preconception is an important time to implement any dietary and lifestyle changes needed and look to supplement support to boost sperm and egg health. Reducing inflammation is a great place to start, alongside limiting or removing any food choices and alcohol that contribute to inflammation.
Folate is an essential B vitamin during pregnancy as it helps with red blood cell formation for healthy growth and function. This nutrient supports health development of baby’s brain and spine – so load up on dark leafy greens, asparagus, citrus fruits, broccoli – and look for a good quality supplement during pregnancy to ensure adequate supply.
Omega 3’s are an essential nutrient group to boost, to help baby’s brain and retina development. Our body needs this from food and supplement sources such as oily fish, flax seeds or quality omega supplement.
Essential vitamins & minerals – whilst it’s important to eat a rainbow of organic, health foods during your life, if considering pregnancy, trying for a baby, during and after pregnancy it’s even more important to watch your food choices. Iodine, vitamin D, Zinc, Selenium, B vitamins, calcium and vitamin C are important to prepare and fuel both mum and bub.
Organic wholefood sources are the best place to start (ask our team in store to help guide you) and good quality supplements can help take the pressure off.
Remember to prioritise rest, self-care and surround yourself with supportive energy.
Food is full of vitamins!
Oranges & broccoli are packed with folate, which is important for baby’s neural formation and spinal health. Folate also helps form red blood cells – be sure to choose organic where possible to ensure maximum vitamin quality, eliminating any inflammatory causing pesticides from conventionally grown produce.
Dulse and Nori are great daily additions to your diet, to maximise iodine levels for thyroid hormones. Healthy hormones support reproductive and prenatal health.
Adding Beef Liver to your diet is a natural wholefood source of vitamin A, B12 & folate as well as heme iron to support both mum and baby. Spirulina is fantastic at storing and replenishing iron levels as well.
Products we love
Naturobest Preconception: Naturopath designed & formulated multi vitamin to boost essential vitamins & minerals needed during preconception phase
Herbs of Gold Activated Folate 500: A great supplement for health foetal development when baby is in the womb, especially with regards to neutral and brain development.
Ancestral Nutrition Beef liver: high in iron, b vitamins and folate.
Phytality Clean Omega & Nordic Naturals Cod Liver Oil: Omega 3 is important for brain, heart and muscular skeletal function. Supportive for your entire pregnancy journey. High in DHA which is a much-needed nutrient when you are pregnant.
Natures Sunshine Fenugreek: can help to stimulate milk production.
Planet Organic Raspberry Leaf Tea: A soothing herbal tea blend to support women’s overall wellbeing, it is also used to support uterine health and may be helpful in preparation for labour.
For prenatal and pregnancy support, pop in store at Kunara Organic Marketplace & speak to one of our friendly naturopaths. We’re here to help you through this journey – whether it be with herbal supplements, dietary advice, or general support.
Always consult your health care provider before consuming any supplements.
Assunta Hamilton
Qualified Naturopath
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