by kathleenmurphy | Jun 23, 2015 | Family Health
I think we can all agree that teething blows. Nobody enjoys it. Not baby. Not Mum or Dad. Not siblings. Nobody. It’s rough. Some babies start cutting teeth very early in the game, but for most the process usually begins around 6 months. Some babies, it must be...
by kathleenmurphy | Apr 4, 2014 | Digestive health, Pregnancy Support, Recipe
For those of you that experience regular bouts of indigestion or heartburn, I have an excellent and dead-easy home remedy for you: slippery elm lozenges. Earlier in the week I posted about pregnancy heartburn, what causes it, how common it is and my top tips...
by kathleenmurphy | Mar 31, 2014 | Digestive health, Pregnancy Support
Heartburn (indigestion / acid reflux / dyspepsia) affects a significant number of the population, even more so during pregnancy. Symptoms usually emerge during the second and third trimesters, but can occur at any stage. Oh, the joys! Heartburn in pregnancy can be...
by kathleenmurphy | Aug 14, 2013 | Environmental health, Tales from my life, Tips & Tricks
I’m sick! How embarrassing.* Seriously. As someone who works in HEALTH, being sick seems … inappropriate. Particularly after crowing about my vitality and wellbeing to my family and friends. Let that be a lesson on the vulgarity of boasting! It also...
by kathleenmurphy | Aug 5, 2013 | Breastfeeding and Postpartum Care
Did you know it’s World Breastfeeding Week? For the past 21 years, the first week of August has been dedicated to the support of breastfeeding women the world over; including initiatives and events aimed at promoting awareness and support within communities. As...