Third Trimester Pregnancy Diary
My third trimester pregnancy diary. What I did in those final months in terms of physical activity, nutrition, mental and spiritual preparation for birth and preparing my first born for the new baby.
A festive season, a lonely season, a revelation?
This Christmas won’t be like the others. For many it can be a time of loneliness and sorrow as it […]
Second trimester pregnancy diary
This second pregnancy flew by! I am now in the third trimester and here we are at the final stretch (literally 😉). Here is how the second trimester went for me this time.
Carrot Cake Recipe
I love this quick and easy carrot cake, made with almonds, organic eggs and a little bit of raw cane sugar! it is moist and fluffy and the perfect treat for autumn!
Balancing hormones: estrogen dominance
Estrogen is an important hormone for our reproductive health, and in females it helps control the menstrual cycle and is particularly important for childbearing. But estrogen has more functions than that. It also helps keep cholesterol in control and protects our bones. Whenever estrogen gets out of balance, we can suffer some unpleasant consequences.
Cauliflower and kale soup
It’s officially soup time! Try this recipe if you’d like a nourishing and warming meal:
Dairy and gluten-free salmon pasta
Quick dairy and gluten-free salmon pasta. I made this one for dinner the other day and we loved it! Snapped a picture and sharing the recipe with you. It’s gluten and dairy free recipe but it tastes so rich and creamy!
Sleeping well during pregnancy
This was the best thing I did to get a good night sleep during pregnancy and I can highly recommend it!
First trimester pregnancy diary
Pregnancy is a sensitive period, our emotions are heightened, our senses are elevated and anxiety and uncertainty can sneak in too. Please know that by sharing my own experience I am going out of my comfort zone, but I am doing it in the hope that it will serve some of you.
The importance of iodine for women’s health
While largely recognized for the role it plays in thyroid health, iodine plays a bigger role than that when it comes to women’s health. It plays an important role in oestrogen metabolism, breast tissue development, ovulation, foetal development and more.