Anaemia most commonly occurs in the second trimester of pregnancy. Before taking iron tablets though it’s important to consider the following: If you have been advised to take iron tablets, make sure you are informed: So my advice is to increase your levels through: Recommended iron supplement forms are iron or ferrous bound not withContinue reading “Anaemia in Pregnancy – should I supplement?”
Category Archives: Pregnancy
The Myth of Vitamin A Toxicity in Pregnanc
Emma leavens, Nutritional Therapist, currently 4ish months pregnant. As a pregnant woman, I have been advised to avoid liver due to the high vitamin A content. As a Nutritional Therapist, who works with whole foods to bring about healing, I know this is another myth given to us by well educated, but misinformed nutrition andContinue reading “The Myth of Vitamin A Toxicity in Pregnanc”
Constipation in Pregnancy – other causes
Emma Leavens, Nutritional Therapist, currently 4 months pregnant. No woman should suffer from constipation in pregnancy. A slowing of bowel movements yes, due to: But if you have a good diet full of whole foods, are drinking your minimum two litres of water per day and are still constipated think about this: I do thisContinue reading “Constipation in Pregnancy – other causes”
Emma Leavens, RCN, Dip. CNM 