Conception involves both female and male partners equally. That is why it is essential to support the optimal health of both parents in the time leading up to conception, in order to give your new baby the very best start in life. The preconception journey is an opportunity to lay the foundations for a healthy pregnancy, birth and of course, a beautiful, healthy child. This phase can also be a challenge for the 1 in 6 couples affected by fertility issues. It is equally important that both men and women take the time to prepare themselves during the...

During pregnancy, hormonal changes suppress a woman’s immune system and can make her more susceptible to infections. Pregnant women are routinely warned about Listeriosis, an infection caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria). Listeria occurs naturally in the environment; however, some foods do carry a greater risk of contamination. While infection is uncommon, if this occurs during pregnancy, there is a high risk that it will be transmitted to your unborn child, which can lead to an increased risk of miscarriage, still birth or premature birth.You can reduce your risk of contracting this infection during pregnancy by taking simple food...

Baby bone broth is the perfect medicine to help nurture and restore your baby's gut health and is especially important if they were born by C-section or have had a course of antibiotics. Baby bone broth is to enjoy from the age of 4 to 6+ months.  Baby bone broth is a healthy addition to just about everything you feed your infant. Add one or two tablespoons of broth to food such as veggie purees, soups, scrambled eggs, meat puree and sauce or add a sneaky mouthful to their bottle.  Prepare broth regularly and always have it on hand in...

Teething is a painful process for babies and parents alike. It's very hard to watch your baby suffer through this process. Most infants experience this pain when their teeth break or cut through their gums. Babies usually start teething between 6 and 12 months old. And by the time your child reaches their 3rd birthday, they should have their primary set of 20 teeth. teething symptoms Each child will experience a unique mix of symtpoms, with the most common being mild irritability and a lack of appetite. Some 'lucky' babies have few or no symptoms as...

When your infant is born their gut is naturally leaky and can take up to 4 months to join together to form a leak-proof structure. This is one of the reasons why it is recommended not to wean your infant before 4 months of age. Why is your newborn’s gut leaky? In the first few months of life they are need to absorb more nutrients and immune boosting substances from their mother’s milk. When your infant reaches their 6 month milestone they will start to give you signs they are interested in food and ready to move to solids. They may display this new...

Kids Health Club

Memberships coming soon.

Only $10 monthly.