Pregnancy Care

Pregnancy is an exciting time where nutrient demands are very high. All pregnant women require nutritional supplementation to some extent, due to the lack of essential nutrients in our soil and food supply. Many of the common conditions in pregnancy are signs of specific nutritional deficiencies and can be easily remedied with supplemental support. Belinda will assess your diet and current nutritional status and prescribe the appropriate supplementation specific to your needs.

You may feel you have a healthy, balanced diet, however, the high nutritional demands of pregnancy, the effects of morning sickness, undiagnosed allergies, heartburn, constipation, long term deficiencies, stress or other pre-existing conditions may mean your intake of essential nutrients is inadequate to cope with the needs of both you and your growing baby.

As an example, studies have shown that about half of all pregnant women in NSW are iodine deficient. Iodine is essential for your baby's thyroid hormone and nervous system development. A simple test can determine if you are one of these women and Belinda will provide you with advice about how to remedy this deficiency. Many other specific deficiencies are also often found.

It is important not to self medicate - especially during pregnancy.

Labour preparation  

Preparation for the birthing process begins at around 34 weeks. Belinda will prescribe for you an individual mix of herbal teas and liquid herbs which are designed to:

• tone the uterus and prepare it for labour  

• increase blood flow and oxygen delivery to the reproductive tract  

• initiate labour at 40 weeks  

• encourage regular and effective uterine contractions  

• minimise tearing and blood loss  

• calm and relax the mother