The Journal

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 ...

Why Prenatal Vitamins Matter Postpartum (Not Just During Pregnancy)

Pregnancy, labour and birth demand a lot from the body, often leaving new mothers depleted from the moment mothering begins. Here's why a prenatal vitamin still matters after your baby arrives, how...

Vegan, Vegetarian and Expecting? What You Actually Need to Know About Protein in Pregnancy

moode founder Jess Rosenberg was vegetarian until her naturopath advised her to reconsider. After studying nutrition and naturopathy herself, here is what she learned about plant-based pregnancy nu...

Pregnancy nausea hack: How to take your prenatal when you can't swallow it

If nausea means you're gagging at the thought of swallowing your prenatal, capsule formulas can be opened and stirred into food. Nutritionist Lilly Lloyd created this bliss ball recipe for exactly ...

Pregnancy Breakfast Ideas: 3 Easy, Nutrient-Packed Recipes

Good prenatal nutrition can be as simple as throwing a wild mix of good things together. Here are three easy, nutrient-packed breakfast recipes to power your body through conception and pregnancy, ...

What to Know About Prenatal Vitamins: A Naturopath's Guide

The prenatal aisle is overwhelming. Naturopath and fertility specialist Lucy Fitzgibbons shares how she chooses a quality prenatal, the nutrient forms that actually absorb, and the cheap ones to av...

A Prenatal Diet to Support Maternal Health

Adequate vitamin and mineral consumption undoubtedly improves both foetal and maternal health. But rarely does prenatal education include nutritional advice for us, too. "A healthy diet during pr...

How to Go From Pill to Pregnancy: A Naturopath's Preconception Guide

Coming off the pill can be empowering, and a little daunting. Fertility naturopath Lucy Fitzgibbons shares how to prepare your body for pregnancy, what the transition really looks like, and a step-...

How to Optimise Fertility Naturally: 7 Evidence-Based Ways

Medical interventions aren't the only route to conception. From knowing your fertile window to diet, sleep and stress, here are seven natural, evidence-based ways to give your fertility its best sh...

8 Foods to Boost Fertility: A Nutritionist's Preconception List

"Eat a balanced diet" is sound advice, but meats and vegetables don't come with a nutrition panel. Nutritionist Kelly Benton unpacks eight genuinely nutrient-dense foods to support fertility and pr...