Symptoms, Testing, Treatment and Why Current Screening Is Not Enough Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional issue in pregnancy. In Australia, up to 60–70 percent  of women are identified with low iron during routine screening. Because your body needs almost double the iron  to grow a healthy baby, iron deficiency can affect your energy , your birth experience , your mental health , and your baby’s development . It is also linked with an increased risk of postpartum depression  and a...

Written by Katherine Wolstencroft , Clinical Naturopath Preparing for birth isn’t just about packing your hospital bag or writing a birth plan, it’s also about nourishing your body in ways that support hormonal balance, energy, emotional well-being, and optimal physiological readiness for labour. One tradition that has gained attention in recent years is eating dates in late pregnancy . From midwife recommendations to wellness blogs, many women hear that dates can help prepare the cervix and...