by Natasha Dunn | Apr 9, 2023 | Fertility, hormone health, Immunity, Natasha Dunn
Hot off the press the world talking about COIVD-19, the pneumonia-causing virus that was first reported as an outbreak in WuHan China at the end of 2019. Viruses are thought of as ‘molecular pirates or wizards’, as they are cunning and sneaky in the way they replicate...
by Natasha Dunn | Apr 5, 2023 | Fertility, Gut Health, Natasha Dunn
Did you know your gut composition changes from the time before you fall pregnant, to the third trimester of pregnancy? Your gut flora in the first trimester is similar to that of non-pregnant females. By the third trimester the gut flora becomes dysbiotic. A study by...
by Natasha Dunn | Feb 28, 2023 | Natasha Dunn, pregnancy
Did you know, all women who become pregnant can be at risk of developing gestational diabetes? The most important factors to help prevent gestational diabetes is to be aware of the risks, have regular checkups with your doctor to check blood glucose levels and make...
by Natasha Dunn | Jan 23, 2023 | Exhausted Mums, Fertility, Gut Health, Natasha Dunn, Nutrition, pregnancy, Research
Morning sickness and cravings during pregnancy are a common occurrence. Did you know that morning sickness is the product of: placental hormones (the communication between the uterus and embryo) the increase of human chorionic gonadotropin hormones (hCG) the hormone...
by Natasha Dunn | Nov 13, 2022 | Natasha Dunn, pregnancy
Did you know around 1 in 20 pregnancies are affected by pre-eclampsia? Pre-eclampsia is a multisystem disorder that involves a sudden increase in blood pressure (hypertension), leading to swelling and an increased output of proteins from the placenta that is released...