The transition into motherhood is incredibly unique. Every new mother will have a completely different experience to the next, and although the body physiologically goes through the same changes - the way you experience these changes is unique to you alone. It’s pretty amazing, but there’s no denying that the rapid change in hormones postpartum can be really tough to navigate. To understand how you can best support your body through these changes, it’s important to know how your hormones are fluctuating throughout this transition. Your hormones postpartum After nine months of growing a little human inside you, your hormones begin...
If you’re wondering how you should tackle your symptoms of hormonal imbalance, your gut health may be the last thing on your mind. But if you speak with any naturopath, nutritionist or dietitian, you’ll soon realise (after the many questions related to your 💩) that gut health can be the cause of many hormonal complaints, from acne to estrogen dominance. Our gut has a widespread influence on our body as a whole, and if our gut health isn’t in tip top shape, we can feel it in so many ways. Our gut microbiome refers to the trillions of bacteria that...