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Fertility &
IVF Support
There are many reasons why a couple may find it difficult to fall pregnant. Infertility is essentially a sign that something is out of balance in the body but it can often be easily corrected, when addressed naturally. Phoebe will investigate and identify the contributing factors to her clients infertility and then formulate an individual treatment plan incorporating herbal medicine, nutritional supplements and dietary and lifestyle advice to bring the body back to optimal health and balance so it is ready to conceive naturally. Her work also extends to the health of the male partner as research has shown that around 40% of infertility cases in Australia can be attributed male factors. By improving the health of both partners and improving the quality of the eggs and sperm there is a much higher chance of a healthy conception.
Phoebe has had extensive experience and an in depth understanding of what it takes for the body to conceive, grow and nurture a healthy baby. Not only will the treatments she prescribes increase the chance of a healthy conception, they can also lower the risk of your child developing problems during its time in the uterus that can lead to health issues with the baby. Problems prevented can be either mental or physical such as allergies, mental health issues, neural tube defects, and developmental delays. These issues can be due to sub optimal health status of the eggs and sperm, and can in part be attributed to today’s stressful lifestyles, poor diet choices and high exposure to chemicals, toxins and hormone disrupting compounds. Toxin exposure or nutritional deficiencies that may otherwise have no discernible impact on adult health, can have a detrimental impact when they occur at crucial stages in the development of a growing foetus.
Phoebe has had much success with helping couples fall pregnant and experience the joy of a healthy, problem free pregnancy. She understands that your needs differ throughout preconception, conception, each of the 3 trimesters of pregnancy, during birth and throughout breastfeeding. Phoebe will help steer you through each of these stages to improve your chance of an easy conception, a problem free pregnancy and the birth of a healthy baby.
Pregnancy
Care
During pregnancy, you want the absolute best for your growing baby and you want to know that what you are eating, the supplements you are taking, and the things you are doing will translate into the optimal requirements being supplied to your growing child. You also want peace of mind that you are not creating any dangerous, development limiting excesses or producing a toxic internal environment for your growing baby.
You already have enough to worry about, what with creating your nursery, arranging for maternity leave and purchasing all the things your new baby needs, so let Phoebe take care your health and that of your precious baby. She will guide you in exactly what you should be eating, what you should be doing and which supplements you should be taking at each and every stage. She can help ensure a problem free, timely birth, a healthy sized baby who is born thriving, and that you will feel as good as possible after the birth so that you can fully appreciate and enjoy this incredible time.
When your baby finally arrives you can sometimes feel as if your world has been turned up side down, especially for first time mothers or those without strong support networks. During the first few months after the birth, your hormones are in chaos, sleep is a distant memory and your energy is often low as a result. You are also learning to be a mum, this is a huge transition and it helps to have someone there that can help you through this transition into motherhood, helping you regain your health both physically and at times emotionally.
Your pregnancy care with Phoebe does not end after the birth. She will continue to treat you after the baby arrives to ensure your transition into motherhood is as smooth as possible and that you if you encounter any issues with sleep, mood, hormones, exhaustion or nutrition, that they are addressed as quickly and thoroughly as possible. Phoebe will prescribe realistic lifestyle, diet and supplement advice to promote faster healing after birth, replenish your nutrient levels, address mood and hormone imbalances, get your diet back on track and generally just help you to feel like you again!
She is also experienced in dealing with breast feeding issues such as milk supply, mastitis, and cracked nipples and supporting babies health with issues ranging from failure to thrive, eczema, colic, food intolerances and sleeping issues.
Post Natal Care
When your baby finally arrives you can sometimes feel as if your world has been turned up side down, especially for first time mothers or those without strong support networks. During the first few months after the birth, your hormones are in chaos, sleep is a distant memory and your energy is often low as a result. You are also learning to be a mum, this is a huge transition and it helps to have someone there that can help you through this transition into motherhood, helping you regain your health both physically and at times emotionally.
Your pregnancy care with Phoebe does not end after the birth. She will continue to treat you after the baby arrives to ensure your transition into motherhood is as smooth as possible and that you if you encounter any issues with sleep, mood, hormones, exhaustion or nutrition, that they are addressed as quickly and thoroughly as possible. Phoebe will prescribe realistic lifestyle, diet and supplement advice to promote faster healing after birth, replenish your nutrient levels, address mood and hormone imbalances, get your diet back on track and generally just help you to feel like you again!
She is also experienced in dealing with breast feeding issues such as milk supply, mastitis, and cracked nipples and supporting babies health with issues ranging from failure to thrive, eczema, colic, food intolerances and sleeping issues.