Mother and Baby

By Tessa Finney-Brown and Inez Hanson Pregnancy Whether your first or your fifth pregnancy, each baby brings a new and different experience. Even the healthiest of pregnancies can sometimes be troubled by uncomfortable niggles, such as heartburn or constipation. Over the next 10 weeks we'll be bringing you an insight into 5 of the most [...]

by Melissa LeBreton BHSc Naturopathy Reflux is a condition where the acid contents of the stomach are regurgitating into the oesophagus causing pain. This occurs as the sphincter or door to the stomach is immature in babies and doesn't close properly. In two thirds of babies this is normal which accounts for the frequent spitting [...]

by Tessa Finney-Brown BHSc Naturopathy Inez Hanson Adv. Dip. Homeopathy Another all-too-common complaint during pregnancy is GORD, or gastro-oesophageal reflux. You might know it as heartburn, that burning discomfort in the chest and throat (usually after eating). Nearly two thirds of women experience this during pregnancy, most commonly in the third and final trimester. One [...]