@amanda_astrop and I (@postpartum_naturopath) discuss our experience returning to work, and our professional experience working with mothers from preconception through to postpartum when it comes to the matrescence shift. How does that affect our careers? Well you'll have to listen in!

To find amanda:

@amanda_astrop

www.amandaastrop.com.au/

To find me:

@postpartum_naturopath

www.rosemarynaturopathy.com.au/

Pregnancy and birth is a loooong process and sometimes entirely out of our control. A lot of mums (including myself) searched for ways to try an manage that lack of control and one of those options that comes up is raspberry leaf tea. So let's talk about the evidence.

Have you had antibiotics recently or your child perhaps - this is how you can help to restore gut function and restore their gut microbiome to it's prime after non-selective antibiotics. As always, this is not medical advice, just information. You can book in to see me to get advice for your specific case at [email protected]

Have you ever wondered what a doula does, or how a naturopath can support you in the postpartum period? Having a doula reduces the risk of postpartum depression, and pairing that with naturopathic care will 10000% make your postpartum period go much more smoothly than without, but it's not an all or nothing approach. Listen to find out how these two roles can support you and the newly postpartum family.

Have you been experiencing some PMS or cycle irregularities that you think could be better? PMS, mood disturbances, changes in digestion around your cycle can be common, but they are not always 'normal'. Here are a few herbs that could improve your life around your cycle and help reduce some hormonal imbalances.

Have you wondered if food and herbs can actually increase milk supply, or worried you don't have enough milk? Take a quick listen in to see what next steps to take.

Curious about how your cleaning products are affecting your health? Listen to this episode for chemicals/ingredients to avoid in your home and natural swaps that still effectively clean!

What does the maternal microbiome go through during pregnancy and what could it mean if you have SIBO?

Learn how you can manage all the sickness and germs of daycare (and the world) a little bit better in 2025 with these lifestyle and nutrition/herbal tips. So easy to implement and work so well for both mums and littles.

A gorgeus chat anxiety, the postpartum space and societal factors on mental health.

https://www.panda.org.au/articles/postnatal-anxiety-signs-and-symptoms

https://www.instagram.com/nikita.maddren.naturopathy/