Mothers Clinic

10/07/2026

As a naturopath specialising in postpartum care, these are the three conversations I have almost every day.

1. “No one has checked my blood tests since I had my baby.”
Pregnancy and postpartum are some of the most nutritionally demanding seasons of a woman’s life… so why aren’t we routinely checking how mums are recovering?
Depending on your symptoms, I commonly investigate iron status, vitamin D, thyroid function and thyroid antibodies, B12, folate and other nutrients to make sure we’re not missing something that could be contributing to fatigue, brain fog or poor recovery.

2. “I’m exhausted… but when I finally get into bed, my brain won’t switch off.”
Becoming a mum is one of the biggest nervous system adjustments you’ll ever experience. Add broken sleep, the mental load and being constantly “on”, and it’s no surprise so many mums feel wired but tired.
One of the first things we work on is gently supporting the nervous system so your body can begin to feel safe enough to truly rest.

3. “I stopped taking my prenatal ages ago… it’s probably still sitting in the cupboard somewhere.”
The nutritional demands don’t stop once your baby is born.
In fact, it can take up to two years to replenish nutrient stores after pregnancy, and let’s be honest… most mums aren’t eating perfectly while surviving on cold coffee, leftover kids’ meals and whatever they can grab with one hand.

This is exactly why postpartum nutrition matters just as much as pregnancy nutrition.

The biggest thing I want every mum to know?

Feeling exhausted, depleted or unlike yourself isn’t something you simply have to accept because you had a baby.

Your recovery deserves attention too. 🤍

06/07/2026

“The most important decision you make in pregnancy isn’t just where you give birth… it’s who walks alongside you.” 🤍

A new Australian study exploring birth satisfaction in almost 400 women found something that every expectant mother deserves to know.

Women who felt listened to, respected and emotionally supported described more positive birth experiences, even when their birth didn’t go to plan. In contrast, women who felt unheard or unsupported often described these interpersonal experiences as central to their dissatisfaction.

Interestingly, the researchers found that birth satisfaction wasn’t explained by the label of the maternity care model alone. Clinical factors such as caesarean birth, ongoing maternal complications, mental wellbeing and the presence of a birth companion also played an important role. But throughout the women’s own words, one message stood out: how they were treated mattered.

This is why I’m so passionate about helping women build the right care team.

The right care provider won’t necessarily prevent every intervention or complication.

But they should make you feel:
✨ Heard.
✨ Respected.
✨ Informed.
✨ Safe to ask questions.
✨ Supported through every decision.

Because birth isn’t only about what happens to you.
It’s also about how you’re cared for while it happens.
If you’re pregnant, don’t just ask “What services do they offer?”

Ask yourself:

“Do I feel genuinely heard by this person?”

That question may shape your pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience more than you realise. 🤍

02/07/2026

When I decided to become a naturopath, it was because I knew I wanted to help women.

I imagined clinic appointments talking about nutrition, pathology and supplements.

What I didn’t realise was how many women would cry, or have a big emotional release, in that first or second appointment.

It happens more than you’d think.

Usually because they’ve spent months, sometimes years, convincing themselves they’re okay. Holding it together. Putting everyone else first. Telling themselves it’s not important, or that they’ll deal with it later.

The part that stays with me isn’t the tears.

It’s what often happens at the next appointment.
They’ll apologise.
“I’m really sorry I got emotional last time.”
And every single time I tell them the same thing.

You never have to apologise to me for that.

I didn’t realise that helping women feel seen and heard would become such an important part of my job.

I have felt for many years now that this is my life’s work. I genuinely believe pregnancy and postpartum are some of the most important seasons in a woman’s life, yet they’re also some of the most unsupported.

Every time a woman trusts me enough to tell me her story, I’m reminded why I’ll never stop advocating for better care during this time.

Women don’t need to get better at coping.

They need to feel supported long before they reach the point where they apologise for asking for help.

25/06/2026

25/06/2026

I’ve been speaking at the amazing Pregnancy & Mothers Groups | Sunshine Coast and North Brisbane mothers groups lately and every single time, these four things stop the room.

So here they are:

1. Your body needs 2+ years to replenish what pregnancy took from it.
More if you’re still breastfeeding. The nutrient demand doesn’t end when your baby arrives. It just shifts.

2. You should still be taking your pregnancy multi.
This one always gets a reaction. Most mums stopped the moment they gave birth. Nobody told them to keep going.

3. Your nutrient demands don’t magically stop postpartum.
Iron. Folate. Iodine. B12. Your body is still working incredibly hard — and most of it is going straight to your milk, not to you.

4. Most mums have never had their pathology properly reviewed.
Even with a history of low iron. Even with ongoing fatigue and brain fog. A standard “all good” from your GP is not the same as a thorough review.

And here’s what breaks my heart every time I say it out loud:

5. No one is following up on you.
Unless you make the appointment, it doesn’t happen. You have to advocate for yourself in a season where you have almost nothing left.

Save this. Share it with a mum who’s still waiting to feel like herself. 💙
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