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Recent Posts Overcoming the breastfeeding blues
Written by Amy Johnson. Posted on August 2, 2012.
I consult with a lot of women in my clinic who are first-time mothers that are struggling to breastfeed. Often, their child is very unsettled and not sleeping, and the mother comes to me feeling rundown, weepy and generally struggling to cope. This is not an uncommon picture for many new mothers.
Click to read full post An informed couple is essential for a successful pregnancy
Written by Dr Joshua Laing . Posted on July 4, 2012.
Most couples are underprepared and do not have the necessary knowledge before having their first child, which can have significant health implications. Considering that 50% of pregnancies are not planned, there is a substantial population of women who become pregnant that are underprepared to have a baby. Even those planning to have a baby may also be ill-informed and be under-resourced when it comes to having a healthy, uncomplicated, and successful birth.
Click to read full post Dealing with nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
Written by Amy Johnson . Posted on July 4, 2012. 
As a practicing naturopath, common questions I receive from pregnant patients are; 1) what causes vomiting and nausea in pregnancy? 2) How can I prevent it? 3) Do you have any self-help suggestions? Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, commonly known as "morning sickness," affects approximately 80 percent of pregnant women. There are many theories as to why this occurs, some possible causes include...
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