Give Me Life

13/06/2020

Probiotics are beneficial during each trimester of pregnancy, as the health of the health of a mother’s microbiome helps determine the health of her baby’s microbiome, and their subsequent immune and digestive health.⁣⁣🤰🏽 ⁣⁣
There are several beneficial probiotics strains that can be used to promote microbiome health during pregnancy.⁣⁣
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One of the most significant is Lactobacillus rhamnosus (LGG®). When taken at a dose of 20 billion live bacteria each day, LGG® has been⁣⁣ shown to support healthy immune development in infants and children that leads to a reduction in eczema symptoms, such as itching and sleeplessness, as well as a reduction in certain allergies.🌻⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

Head over to our blog post - 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞-𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 here - https://blog.metagenics.com.au/how-to-use-probiotics-for-life-long-health/ to read about different probiotic strains during pregnancy, as well as strains beneficial for babies, toddlers and school-age children.🤗⁣⁣

29/05/2020

26/04/2020

Adequate Vitamin D is essential for the development of your baby’s brain, liver and adipose tissue (fat cells). Vitamin D is also essential for baby’s neurodevelopment, immune function and cardiovascular health.

NOTE: A vitamin D supplement must only be taken under the supervision of a qualified health professional.

Copy and paste this link for more information about vitamin D and pregnancy https://buff.ly/2wG2Q7g

23/04/2020

It takes about 74-days for new s***m to be produced. This is 74-days when a man can influence the health of his s***m and the DNA of his future child by eating and living well.

Healthy s***m = Healthy Baby

For some truly inspiring facts about the impact of a man’s s***m health on his future child’s health and wellbeing copy and paste this link https://buff.ly/2HUrNyr
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19/04/2020

Optimal levels of omega-3 fatty acids are super important during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. They support baby’s brain and nervous system development, reduce risk of preterm birth, and support mum’s mental health during and after pregnancy.

The sad fact is that most of us are significantly deficient even before we get pregnant; and baby will take what little we have during the pregnancy to try and support growth and development, leaving mum completely depleted. And research shows that this increases risk of depression and/or anxiety in new mums.

For optimal health and wellbeing of both mother and baby I recommend you begin taking a quality omega-3 fatty acid supplement 2-3 months prior to conception to build up your stores and then continue to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

For more advice on what you should eat before and during pregnancy copy and paste this link https://buff.ly/2w4lvtm

16/04/2020

Did you know that your o**m or egg is only viable for 18-24 hours from the time that your egg is released from your o***y?

If you are trying to conceive it is super important that you time in*******se prior to ovulation to make sure s***m are ready and waiting for your egg to be released.
If your egg is not fertilised it will breakdown and be reabsorbed into your body.

You can learn how to time in*******se to optimise your chances of conception using the Sympto-Thermal Method of Fertility Awareness or FAM.

To learn more about STM copy and paste this link https://buff.ly/2SX8LOa

13/04/2020

It is common for New Zealanders to be low in vitamin D3. Supplementation is often required to improve those levels. Optimal levels of vitamin D (80-150 nmol/L) are also essential to reduce risk of breast cancer.

Dr. Declan Byrne says taking a Vitamin D supplement could prove to be an important recommendation while we struggle to find an effective drug or vaccine to treat COVID-19.

12/04/2020

Are you sick of using chemical contraceptives? Is hormonal birth control making you unwell? Would you like to find a reliable alternative?

Learn to chart your cycle according to the Sympto-Thermal Method (STM) of Fertility Awareness. FAM is 98% efficiency rate when taught by an accredited Natural Fertility NZ Educator such as myself.

For more information on how STM works copy and paste this link https://buff.ly/2VoSyTE

09/04/2020

Healthy s***m can survive for 5-7 days in a fertile reproductive tract.

Did you know that cervical mucous keeps s***m healthy as they wait for an egg (o**m) to be released during ovulation.

To increase your chances of conception, learn to chart your cycle so you can time in*******se every second day for a week leading up to ovulation.
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05/04/2020

I commonly see couples timing in*******se too late to get pregnant because they are using an ovulation kit. Your egg is only viable for up to 24-hours from the point of ovulation before it begins to break down. And as we get older that window of opportunity can drop to as little as 12-hours.

By the time you have checked if you have ovulated with your kit, your point of ovulation may have already occurred 12-24 hours earlier and you have missed your chance for conception.

Learning to chart your fertility with an accredited Natural Fertility NZ practitioner such as myself means you will be able to anticipate ovulation before it happens and ensure you time in*******se to optimise your chances of conception.

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02/04/2020

We all know that taking folic acid (or activated folate) before and during early pregnancy significantly reduces the risk of baby having Neural Tube Defects (NTD), right?

New research indicates that adequate levels of choline are just as important as folic acid before and during pregnancy (and while breastfeeding) to support baby’s development (particularly neurological) and reduce risk of NTD. Adequate amounts of choline are required to support the delivery of other essential nutrients to your unborn child.

If you have a diet low in animal foods, then it’s critical that you supplement with choline to support both yourself and baby during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding.