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Nourish Bump and Beyond is a podcast dedicated to providing essential insights and practical guidance on the vital role of nutrition in preconception, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. Hosted by Dr Anika Rouf and Michelle Brown, this podcast dives into the science, research, and real-life experiences to empower individuals and couples on their journey towards parenthood and beyond. Each episode explores various aspects of nutrition, focusing on how specific foods and dietary choices can ...
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Send us a message In this episode, Anika and Michelle open up about their personal experiences with morning sickness during pregnancy. They offer practical tips for managing nausea, such as eating smaller, frequent meals, staying hydrated and using supplements like ginger and vitamin B6. They emphasise the need for self-compassion during this chall…
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Send us a message In this episode, Michelle and Anika discuss the benefits and barriers of breastfeeding. They share their own trials and triumphs and discuss factors that contributed to their positive breastfeeding journeys. Articles mentioned in this episode http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/apa.13132/abstract https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.go…
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Send us a message In this episode, Michelle and Anika discuss the challenges and misconceptions of breastfeeding. They share their own trials and triumphs and discuss factors that contributed to their positive breastfeeding journeys. They also stress the importance of seeking support from lactation consultants and midwives. Head over to Australian …
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Send us a message In this episode, Anika discusses the significance of gut health in the first 1000 days of life from preconception to two years of age. She highlights the gut-breast axis and how a mother's diet and gut health impact the infant's gut microbiome through breast milk. Anika emphasises the importance of postpartum supplementation to su…
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Send us a message This week is National Diabetes Week in Australia. In this episode, Anika provides an introduction to gestational diabetes (GDM), including its diagnosis, causes and management. She highlights the importance of diet and lifestyle changes. She also stresses the significance of carbohydrate quality and quantity and on meal timing. He…
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Send us a message In this episode, Michelle shares her number one tip that everyone should modify about their diet if they are trying to conceive. Whether you are experiencing fertility issues or are considering starting a family, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips to hopefully ease your journey towards parenthood. Conne…
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Send us a message In this episode, join Michelle and Anika as they dive into the fascinating world of nutrition and its impact on fertility and implantation. Michelle explores the crucial role that nutrition plays in preparing the body for successful implantation during the fertility journey and shares her top tips to improve the chances of success…
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Send us a message In this episode, Anika delves into the often-overlooked postpartum period, also known as the fourth trimester. She discusses four common mistakes to avoid: not eating enough, focusing too much on losing weight, neglecting tailored supplements and not seeking necessary support. She shares personal insights and emphasises the import…
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Send us a message In this episode, Anika talks about seven compelling reasons why investing in pregnancy nutrition is crucial for both mother and baby. 1) Optimise your diet for a healthy pregnancy 2) Manage weight gain during pregnancy 3) Receive tailored supplementation advice 4) Understand food safety during pregnancy 5) Reduce risk of complicat…
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Send us a message In this episode, Anika and Michelle chat about the pre-conception period and why it is so important to enhance fertility and support a healthy pregnancy. They explore the ideal timeframe for making dietary changes, the impact of nutrition on egg and sperm quality and the importance of lifestyle factors. The episode also highlights…
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Send us a message In this episode, Anika and Michelle chat about their personal experiences and journeys that led them to a career in fertility and prenatal nutrition. They briefly mention common misconceptions about fertility nutrition. They also touch on their parenting styles and balancing work with motherhood. Connect with us on Instagram @appe…
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Send us a message Welcome to Nourish Bump and Beyond where we cover all things fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum nutrition. As Certified Fertility and Pregnancy Dietitians, our mission is to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to nourish your body from preconception through to postpartum. We unravel the mysteries and wonders of pregnan…
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