Botanic Ave.

Botanic Ave. Botanic Ave. integrates naturopathic insight & evidence-based research, with the traditional foundations of holistic health.

Offerings include Naturopathy consultations & Infrared Sauna sessions ~ step in & welcome your wellbeing.

31/03/2026

Unexplained infertility.. or unexplored infertility?

This couple were told everything was “normal” after two years of trying. But when you actually zoom out and look at their full case, the signs were there.

Low energy availability, nutrient markers far from optimal, poor mitochondrial health.. and a cycle that looked “fine” on the surface (regular, monthly bleeds).. but when we properly charted it, it wasn’t functioning well enough to sustain a pregnancy.

Within just a couple of cycles of supporting her properly fuelling her body, improving sleep, correcting key nutrient deficiencies and supporting methylation everything started to shift. Her ovulation regulated, luteal phase lengthened, and temperatures stabilised, inflammation reduced, egg quality improved.

These are the changes we want to see before conception happens.

Because fertility is incredibly energy-demanding and your body needs to feel safe, nourished and supported to prioritise it.

And then we looked at her partners health, because male factor plays a huge role in fertility, and it’s SO often missed.

Part 2 is where we dive into his side of their infertility picture!

27/03/2026

Comment “fertility guide” and you’ll receive our preconception fertility guide straight to your DMs 💘

24/03/2026

Pregnancy doesn’t just grow a baby.. it permanently reshapes your brain.

Brain imaging studies show reductions in grey matter volume during pregnancy, particularly in regions linked to empathy, emotional processing and emotional processing. But this isn’t necessarily a loss of function (although it can feel it sometimes), it’s more like a fine-tuning that makes your brain more efficient and more attuned to your baby. These changes have been shown to last for years postpartum

This is called maternal brain plasticity, where hormonal shifts in oestrogen, progesterone and oxytocin reshape neural pathways and make you more responsive to your baby’s cues, cries and needs on a really deep, biological level.

Have you felt this shift since becoming a mum?

23/03/2026

Your guide for protein intake each trimester 👇🏼

First trimester (weeks 1-13):
At least 1g of protein per kg of (pre-pregnancy) body weight per day. This is at least 70g of protein daily if you weighed 70kg when you conceived

This might look like:
• Protein smoothie first thing with nausea
• Eggs or beans on sourdough
• Burrito bowl with ground beef & beans
• Slow cooked beef, rice & veggies

If nausea is turning you off eggs and meat, and all you want to hot chips and crackers.. know that you’re not alone. I got creative with adding protein powder and collagen into muffins, and had 2 high protein smoothies a day. Just do your best and give yourself grace during these queasy weeks of pregnancy 😮‍💨

Second trimester (weeks 14–27):
Increase to 1.2g per kg. This is 84g of protein daily if you weighed 70kg when you conceived

Now your needs are climbing as baby grows and blood volume expands.

Think:
• 3 meals with a solid protein source
• Plus 1–2 snacks like cottage cheese, protein smoothie, boiled eggs or yogurt bowl

Third trimester (weeks 28–40+):
1.5g per kg of body weight per day. 105g of protein daily if you weighed 70kg pre pregnancy

This is where protein becomes really important for baby’s growth, your muscle mass and preparing for postpartum recovery

A day could look like:
• Breakfast: eggs, sourdough, avocado
• Lunch: beef mince bowl with rice & veg
• Dinner: chicken or fish & potatoes
• Snacks: Greek yogurt, protein smoothie, cheese + crackers

Breastfeeding:
Aim to continue at or above late-pregnancy levels A minimum of 105g/day, and often higher if exclusively breastfeeding!

Because now you’re not just growing a baby… you’re feeding one too

Most women aren’t hitting these targets… especially in early pregnancy when nausea kicks in

But consistently building your meals around protein (even in small amounts, more often) can make a huge difference to your blood sugar regulation, energy and postpartum recovery

Save this as a guide to come back to through each trimester 🤍

20/03/2026

PCOS is one of the most commonly diagnosed hormonal conditions in women.. and yet one of the most misunderstood.

The Rotterdam criteria only require two out of three features for PCOS diagnosis: irregular ovulation, elevated androgens, or polycystic ovarian morphology on ultrasound. But here’s where context matters.

Polycystic ovaries on their own do not equal PCOS. A large percentage of healthy women, especially teens, will meet ultrasound criteria at some point simply because their ovaries are naturally more follicle-dense in younger years. When that nuance is missed, overdiagnosis happens.

And once a label is given, it sticks with women.

What’s often overlooked is that PCOS is usually a reflection of deeper drivers like insulin resistance, inflammation, thyroid dysfunction, stress physiology, gut imbalances or under-fuelling.

Also, not all PCOS looks the same. There are different types, which means treatment should never be one size fits all.

Your ovaries aren’t broken, they’re responding to signals.

The real question is, what are they responding to?

12/03/2026

Morning sickness can feel incredibly isolating when you’re in it.

One day you’re excited about being pregnant..
and the next you’re struggling to get through the day, nauseous, exhausted, and wondering how something so normal can feel so overwhelming.

For many women, weeks 6–12 can be survival mode.

The rapid rise in pregnancy hormones, especially hCG, is happening faster than at any other point in pregnancy, and your body is trying to adapt to enormous physiological changes.

If you’re living on crackers, can’t open the fridge without gagging, or feel like you’re barely keeping food down.. you’re not alone. You’re in one of the most intense hormonal transitions the body ever goes through.

The goal during this phase isn’t perfection, its about getting through it with support.

Hydration, electrolytes, small frequent meals, and gentle strategies can make a real difference.

And most importantly, this phase does pass. Unless you have HG.. which I’ll actually share more on very soon!

If you’re struggling with severe nausea or vomiting in pregnancy, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Supporting women through this is something we work with in clinic every day. Sending you so much love if you’re in it 🩵

10/03/2026

If your ferritin isn’t rising, more iron is usually NOT the answer.

If ferritin hasn’t improved after 2-3 months of taking the right dose and form of iron supplement, something is interfering with it.

The most common reasons I see in clinic are:

1️⃣ Ongoing blood loss
Most commonly heavy menstrual bleeding, sometimes linked to fibroids, adenomyosis, endometriosis or copper IUD use.

2️⃣ Poor absorption
Iron is absorbed in the proximal small intestine, so gut issues matter.
SIBO, coeliac disease, pancreatic insufficiency and Helicobacter pylori can all reduce iron absorption.

3️⃣ Inflammation
When inflammation rises, the body produces hepcidin - the hormone that blocks iron absorption.

Certain medications can also interfere, including proton pump inhibitors that reduce stomach acid.

This is why simply taking higher doses of iron doesn’t always fix iron deficiency.

Sometimes the real solution is improving your gut health, absorption and inflammation so the iron you take can actually be used.

If you’ve been taking iron and your ferritin still won’t rise, this is something worth investigating, and we’re here to help if you need it 🩵

03/03/2026

Two miscarriages in a row is not “just bad luck”
And you deserve answers.

Recurrent loss is often approached with “just try again”but there are very real, measurable factors that influence implantation, placental development and early pregnancy stability.

S***m DNA integrity
Hidden infections or microbiome imbalance
Thyroid and prolactin shifts
Insulin resistance
Inflammation
Coagulation tendencies
Methylation inefficiencies

These issues directly impact egg quality, embryo development, and the ability to sustain a pregnancy.

After two losses, I don’t believe in leaving stones unturned. Not everyone needs every test, but I think you do deserve an individualised work up that looks at both partners and the full picture.

If you’re walking through this right now, I’m so deeply sorry and I’m sending love 🤍

01/03/2026

Supporting people with their health and fertility before conceiving has never felt more important, with declining fertility rates and poorer s***m quality.

We need healthy, abundant s***m as much as healthy eggs, yet fertility is still treated like it’s just a women’s issue.

If you’re on your fertility journey, it’s what you and your partner do before conception that truly shapes pregnancy outcomes.

28/02/2026

Comment “fertility guide” for my preconception fertility guide 💌

26/02/2026

We’re told hypothyroidism is a lifelong condition that requires medication, and there’s not really anything more we can do about it.. But there’s actually a lot we can do to our support thyroid function.

Levothyroxine provides T4, but your body still has to convert it into T3, the active thyroid hormone your cells actually use. This conversion depends on key nutrients like selenium, zinc and iodine, and is easily impaired by stress, inflammation and gut dysfunction. Medication alone doesn’t improve this conversion, it simply increases the amount of T4 available.

In Hashimoto’s, the immune system is attacking the thyroid. Medication provides more thyroid hormone, but it doesn’t lower antibodies or address why the immune system became dysregulated in the first place.

When you identify and address the underlying drivers, thyroid function can actually improve, and your need for medication can change.

For anyone navigating thyroid dysfunction, I know it can feel like a rollar coaster, especially when your levels are swinging around, but I hope this is helpful and inspires you to dig deeper.

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