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Tess Doig, Margaret River (2025)

05/04/2025

TGA Supplement recall
Please note the supplements below have been recalled due to potential iodine excess or deficiency.
Please note that only the batch numbers below are affected. The back of your supplement bottle can show this.

I have been assured no stock I held in clinic or of my patients who have ordered through Vital.y has been affected.

If you have a batch number affected, please reach out to me info@tessdoig.com
Full TGA recall notice here- https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/market-actions/recall-multiple-vitamin-and-perinatal-products?fbclid=IwY2xjawJcDhtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfu9TldFCiPfBhZDczF1AUPTWSVoHPO-5hvUIgb0QOoSbrBgpJjePE9Hfg_aem_Sc9Ax8jkVVxEZOIXYH4leQ&kuid=134d50cd-e4a9-4af6-83cb-b52bcdcdfd38-1743830753&lid=1913&kref=RNlqyiIeDJYf

01/06/2023

Yes as women we have a lot to be angry about.

And we also have been brought up to be told anger is not ok and were not told healthy ways of moving anger through our body. So we suppress it down until the pot boils over!

However… there is a little known condition called Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) that may be contributing to that blind rage.

Symptoms of PMDD occur after ovulation and through to menstruation and the like a switch are mostly gone until post ovulation rolls around again.

Look through the slides above for common symptoms of PMDD and if you want to learn more, including treatment options, head my blog post on PMDD, link in bio.

Have you heard of PMDD? Ever felt that rage before?

Let’s share in the comments below so we can all feel less alone.

Think this will help a friend, please share so they can start to get some answers 🤍

12/04/2023

Struggling to poo ? 💩 💩 💩

Particularly if it is in your luteal phase (the time in your cycle between ovulation and your period) or in first trimester, it may be the hormone progesterone.

While we want nice high levels of progesterone during these stages it can slow down bowel function leading to being blocked up.

Read through for some tips to help get things moving again.

Need help with your hormones? I’m now taking new patients for the end of April and May. Follow links through my website in bio to book online or DM

07/03/2023

How can you make yourself feel “more cosy” within yourself?

A beautiful question posed last night in Yin

My instant thought, get rid of the comparison. These last few weeks, I’ve had an overwhelming amount of jealousy, for other peoples lives I see on Instagram, with their travel, or where their businesses are at, people that are strangers to me or I hardly know. Which is so crazy because if we were living just over 15 years ago, I would have no clue about random strangers or their travel plans or new outfits, and yet this has become the norm for us.

In fact their is a whole new profession now, an “influencer”, who’s job is pretty much to make their lives and themselves look as good as possible, to inspire us to buy more s%^t! (Influencers, sorry I’m sure you have many lovely qualities and things about your profession,just one viewpoint of your job 😙).

So for me this week, how I’m going to feel more “cosy” within myself is less following, and less scrolling. Really revelling in the beauty of this stage of life I’m in, which doesn’t come with travel, fancy clothes (most of mine are food stained..), luxurious homes or the big business goals and achievements.

But does come with a thousand kisses and cuddles a day, lots of time in our snug house, beautiful, true friends, time to dream of those future goals and really enjoying this slow pace of life.

Hope some of my Yin reflections help you in your week.

If you feel, I’d love to know how you are going to be more cosy within yourself this week 🤍. Photo from a simple, but ultra cup filling weekend with beautiful friends last week

14/02/2023

I promised a few weeks ago. I didn’t deliver (toddler life 🤣) but it’s finally here a FREE Meal Planning workshop Friday 17th Feb 10am.

🥦 Are you sick of getting to 4pm and are stressed about what to cook?
🥦 Doing 20 visits to the shops each week as you don’t have ingredients you need?
🥦 Bored with your same old meals?
🥦 Want to take the stress away of cooking away?

Ok I may not be able to promise the last completely, as I still get driven crazy sometimes, but meal planning has been one the best time saving and stress relieving activities of my week.

Having a plan, putting in some prep work and having room for flexibility, will save you time, frustration, money on wasted food and bought meals and so much more.

Join me live here on Friday 10am, or a recording will be posted afterwards.

Also a chance to answer any meal planning, prepping and general nutrition questions.

Can’t attend live? Add your questions below in comments. See you Friday 🍴

07/02/2023

Are you getting enough protein?

Protein is essential for growth and repair within the body. It also contains essential amino acids that are required for the processes in a woman’s reproductive cycle as well as a baby’s growth in pregnancy.

Protein deficiency in non pregnant women, can affect their ovulation, increase risk of blood sugar imbalance and insulin resistance which is can cause conditions such as PCOS and anxiety. As well as increasing risk of bone loss, in peri menopause women.

In pregnancy, a protein deficiency is linked with pregnancy loss, intra uterine growth restriction, increased risk of obesity in their baby later in life as well as kidney problems.

In breast feeding, deficiency can affect mammary glands, and prolactin secretion, leading to low milk supply. As well as increasing fatigue, risk of weight gain in post natal, anxiety and depression.

Protein needs are generally much higher than you think, however can be achieved with ensuring you are eating protein foods with every meal, and additional snacks throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Protein is found in meat, legumes, tofu, tempeh, nuts, seeds, eggs, dairy products and grains, although in a much lower quantity.

Always enjoy with vegetables, to balance their acidic load on body (will share more on that in another post).

Questions about protein intake? Comment below 👇🏼

07/02/2023

Are you getting enough protein?

Protein is essential for growth and repair within the body. It also contains essential amino acids that are required for the processes in a woman’s reproductive cycle as well as a baby’s growth in pregnancy.

Protein deficiency in non pregnant women, can affect their ovulation, increase risk of blood sugar imbalance and insulin resistance which is can cause conditions such as PCOS and anxiety. As well as increasing risk of bone loss, in peri menopause women.

In pregnancy, a protein deficiency is linked with pregnancy loss, intra uterine growth restriction, increased risk of obesity in their baby later in life as well as kidney problems.

In breast feeding, deficiency can affect mammary glands, and prolactin secretion, leading to low milk supply. As well as increasing fatigue, risk of weight gain in post natal, anxiety and depression.

Protein needs are generally much higher than you think, however can be achieved with ensuring you are eating protein foods with every meal, and additional snacks throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Protein is found in meat, legumes, tofu, tempeh, nuts, seeds, eggs, dairy products and grains, although in a much lower quantity.

Always enjoy with vegetables, to balance their acidic load on body (will share more on that in another post).

Questions about protein intake? Comment below 👇🏼

05/10/2022

Setting yourself up for breast feeding success

In my previous post, I explained some ways women are poorly supported throughout their whole life to successfully BF.

BFing is a skill, and one that we can be taught, as well as addressing some physical and mental barriers. But also a skill that may have challenges. I know all of these suggestions may not be available to all women. Do what you can, reach for help, and know that your best is absolutely always good enough. Even with all these tools and support, BFing may not be possible for you or isn’t something you wish to do. This does not make you a failure, just the same as someone many need induction or to have a c section at birth. This is not out to shame anyone, just to offer some suggestions that may help set you up for success, and things you may not have thought of that can help.

09/09/2022

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10/08/2022

Quick stir fry with Tahini Satay sauce 🥦

You asked for it. Sadly I am not great at taking the food photos, plus usually have a crying child or something being thrown into the picture so I doubt my skills will improve, so hopefully Instagram gods don’t penalise me for poor photos skills and actually share in your feed.

This recipe took me 30mins start to finish and is toddler tested and approved 👊🏼

Recipe on post images. Let me know how you go!

Stir fry
- Chop up any veg you have- I chop up small so kiddies eat. I used this night: carrot, broccoli, green capsicum
- Crushed garlic, grated ginger and soya sauce to taste.
- Dice protein of choice, I used chicken. Ensure using about a 2:1 ratio veg to protein.
- Noodles, rice or quinoa to serve- cook as directed.

Sauté chicken in coconut oil, and a little soya sauce. Transfer to plate.
In same pan add garlic and ginger, with a little more oil. Sauté for 3min then add veg. Sauté for about 5 mins and then add in slag sauce to taste and chicken.

Tahini satay sauce 🥜
1/3 brown onion finely diced
1 clove garlic crushed
2/3 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp turmeric
4 tbspn unhulled tahini (more nutty than hulled)
200ml coconut milk
Water
Fish sauce
Soya sauce

Sauté onion in coconut oil for a few mins, add in garlic and ginger and sauté for another few mins. Add tahini, turmeric, a splash of fish sauce and soya sauce. Mix over low heat for about 3-5min. Add in coconut milk and water to get the consistency you want. I used about 1/4 cup.
Bring to simmer for 5min then serve.

To plate, throw all in plate, and pray they eat 🙏🏻

For adults version could add chilli. We have chilli oil and added to our plates. Share if you make!

14/07/2022

Preparing your body for a close age gap in your children ❤️
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My beautiful babies are 22 months apart, which means I conceived my second when my son was 13 months. I was still breast feeding him, A LOT, and continued to do so until he was 18 months of age and I was 5 months pregnant.
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Having children so close to together and back-to-back pregnancies, breast feeding, both at the same time is A LOT on a woman’s body. Pregnancy and breast feeding takes from a woman’s nutrients stores and can leave her depleted. Not only does this place a risk on her current mental health and energy, but can also have long lasting impacts on her hormones, bone health and premature ageing.
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The WHO recommends at least 18 months between pregnancies, and I generally advise my clients the same, as well as having at least 3-4 months between weaning and another pregnancy to have time to replete nutrient stores. This is not only for the health of her future baby, but also for the mother.
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So why did I go against my own advice?
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Because like many women that also choose to try for a close age gap, I had an idea about how I wanted my family dynamics, how I could meld my career and having children so I didn’t miss out on either and this was always my plan. So I did that, I PLANNED for it.
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From as soon as my first was born, I had myself in preconception phase for number 2, which meant not forgetting to continue my prenatal multivitamin as well as staying on top of key nutrients depleted in pregnancy and breast feeding including, vitamin D, iodine, zinc, calcium and magnesium through my diet and supplementation specific for my needs through blood testing. I didn’t drink alcohol with my first until he was 6 months and even after that was only 1-2 drinks per week, but around 2 months before I conceived, I stopped all alcohol and went back to my decaf coffee. Cont in comments.

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