MY HOLISTIC PREGNANCY – THE BEGINNING

by Talita Sheedy | May 29, 2018 | 2016, Health abroad, Holistic Pregnancy, Natural health, Pregnancy

Hello, For you who don’t know me, my name is Talita Sheedy and I’m a qualified naturopath, aromatherapist, and yoga teacher. I’ve set up this blog to share my experience through pregnancy and also give you a holistic, natural medicine view to pregnancy,...

WEEK 1-2 – THE FOLLICULAR PHASE IN SOUTH AMERICA

by Talita Sheedy | May 29, 2018 | 2016, Health abroad, Holistic Pregnancy, Natural health, Pregnancy, Travel

Weekly Baby News Even though it is counted as week 1 & 2 you haven’t actually conceived at this time. This is called the follicular phase of your cycle and where your body is preparing for conception. Due to the unconfirmed exact date of conception we use your...

WEEK 3 – OVULATION, A TATTOO AND BACK TO AUSTRALIA

by Talita Sheedy | May 29, 2018 | 2016, Holistic Pregnancy, Natural health, Pregnancy

Weekly Baby News Around day 10 of your cycle OVULATION occurs by the elevated levels of oestrogen and then elevation of luteinising hormone (LH) which sees the egg enter the fallopian tube where it is ready to meet and greet your partner’s sperm. The LUTEAL PHASE then...

WEEK 4 – THE EMBRYONIC PERIOD & 2 LINES FOR POSITIVE

by Talita Sheedy | May 29, 2018 | 2016, Holistic Pregnancy, Natural health, Nutrition, Pregnancy

Weekly Baby News Embryo: 1.5mm in size Closure of the neural tube is at Day 27 post ovulation (PO) thus it is important to take the correct folic acid for you prior to this time to prevent defects. The umbilical cord, placenta and yolk sac are being created this week....

WEEK 5 – TELLING THE FAMILY & SUPER POWERS

by Talita Sheedy | May 29, 2018 | 2016, Holistic Pregnancy, Kinesiology, Natural health, Pregnancy, Wellness

Weekly Baby News Embryo: 2-4mm – Cram Rump Length (CRL) size of a sesame seed The main parts of the neurological system are almost complete being the brain and spinal cord. It is common for mum to have low mood when neurological growth occurs due to the embryo using...

WEEK 6 – THE MORNING SICKNESS MYTH

by Talita Sheedy | May 29, 2018 | 2016, Holistic Pregnancy, Natural health, Pregnancy, Wellness

Weekly Baby News Embryo: 5mm CRL – the size of a Pepita seed The digestive system begins to form and organs become defined at a rapid pace. The respiratory systems continue to advance and excitingly bub’s heart begins to beat between 90 – 200bpm, very quick...