The Journal

Balancing a Healthy Pregnancy with Allergies and Chronic Illness

Ashli Templer is the founder of Yours Only, a skin and hair care brand for people with sensitive and reactive bodies. At 31 weeks pregnant when this interview took place, she shares her journey of ...

Pregnancy Nutrition: Foods to Grow a Healthy Baby

Most pregnancy nutrition advice is baby-first. Here is the nutrient-by-nutrient guide to eating well in pregnancy, with food sources, supplement notes, and what to watch for if you are vegetarian o...

Baby Spacing and Timing Subsequent Pregnancies

Postnatal depletion can affect mothers for up to seven years postpartum. Preconception nutritionist Jennalea McInnes on the nutritional reality of a second pregnancy - and what to do about it.

When the Age Gap Between Babies Is Bigger Than You Planned

Charlotte Brodie waited six years between her daughters Billie and Scout — not by design, but because postpartum depression, her relationship, and her mental health needed to come first. This is he...

When Should I Start Taking a Prenatal Vitamin?

Most women start a prenatal when they get a positive test. Here is why that is too late, and what your body actually needs before you begin trying to conceive.

Prenatal Care Options in Australia: How to Choose

The positive test is the easy part. Choosing your prenatal care is the first real decision of your pregnancy, and the good options book out fast. Here is every model available in Australia, what it...

Endometriosis Diet: Anti-Inflammatory Foods That Help

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 Australian women in their reproductive years, yet most do not recognise the symptoms. Here is what nutrition research tells us about managing endo through diet - and w...

A Fertility Nutritionist's Guide to Preconception Preparation

Preconception planning is the prep work nobody tells you about. Fertility nutritionist Kelly Benton of Feeding the Bump shares exactly how to get your body ready in the months before you start tryi...

Do Prenatal Vitamins Have Side Effects? What's Normal and What to Do About It

Nausea, constipation, green poop, fluorescent yellow urine - if you have experienced any of these after starting a prenatal, you are not alone. Here is what is actually causing them and what to do ...

Hyperemesis Gravidarum: When Pregnancy Sickness Is More Than Morning Sickness

Severe pregnancy sickness is common, but that doesn't make it normal. Too often dismissed as "just part of being pregnant," hyperemesis gravidarum can be debilitating. Here's the truth about it, wh...