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In this episode, Anika and Michelle open up about their personal experiences with morning sickness during pregnancy. They offer practical tips for managing nausea, such as eating smaller, frequent meals, staying hydrated and using supplements like ginger and vitamin B6. They emphasise the need for self-compassion during this challenging time and highlight the importance of preconception nutrition.

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In this episode, Michelle and Anika discuss the benefits and barriers of breastfeeding. They share their own trials and triumphs and discuss factors that contributed to their positive breastfeeding journeys.

Articles mentioned in this episode
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/apa.13132/abstract
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6972160/
https://internationalbreastfeedingjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13006-023-00545-5
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.121.022746

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In this episode, Michelle and Anika discuss the challenges and misconceptions of breastfeeding. They share their own trials and triumphs and discuss factors that contributed to their positive breastfeeding journeys. They also stress the importance of seeking support from lactation consultants and midwives. Head over to Australian Breastfeeding Association for resources.

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In this episode, Anika discusses the significance of gut health in the first 1000 days of life from preconception to two years of age. She highlights the gut-breast axis and how a mother's diet and gut health impact the infant's gut microbiome through breast milk. Anika emphasises the importance of postpartum supplementation to support breastfeeding mothers and the infant’s health.

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https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/2/606

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This week is National Diabetes Week in Australia. In this episode, Anika provides an introduction to gestational diabetes (GDM), including its diagnosis, causes and management. She highlights the importance of diet and lifestyle changes. She also stresses the significance of carbohydrate quality and quantity and on meal timing. Head over to Diabetes Australia to learn more.

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In this episode, Michelle shares her number one tip that everyone should modify about their diet if they are trying to conceive. Whether you are experiencing fertility issues or are considering starting a family, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips to hopefully ease your journey towards parenthood.

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In this episode, join Michelle and Anika as they dive into the fascinating world of nutrition and its impact on fertility and implantation. Michelle explores the crucial role that nutrition plays in preparing the body for successful implantation during the fertility journey and shares her top tips to improve the chances of successful implantation.

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In this episode, Anika delves into the often-overlooked postpartum period, also known as the fourth trimester. She discusses four common mistakes to avoid: not eating enough, focusing too much on losing weight, neglecting tailored supplements and not seeking necessary support. She shares personal insights and emphasises the importance of self-care and professional help during this critical time.

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