Inborn Vitality

11/11/2025

💧 **Let’s talk hydration!** 💧

Did you know that many of our favourite drinks — like coffee, tea, and alcohol — can actually *dehydrate* the body? ☕🍷

Caffeine and alcohol both have a mild diuretic effect, meaning they increase how much fluid your body loses. So while that morning latte or evening wine might feel like a treat, they don’t count toward your daily water intake — and can actually increase your need for extra fluids.

💦 How much water do you need? ~ 35mls per kilogram of bodyweight

More hydration is required during:

* Pregnancy
* Breastfeeding
* Sweating exercise
* Heatwaves

These are general guidelines — your needs may be higher if it’s hot, you’re exercising, or drinking caffeine.

Try keeping a refillable bottle handy, sipping regularly throughout the day, and balancing every caffeinated or alcoholic drink with an extra glass of water. Your body (and your baby) will thank you! 🌿

06/11/2025

Every day is a new opportunity to feel better, move better, and live better. What's one small choice you've made today to support your health?

06/11/2025

Natural health news published monthly by Inborn Vitality | November 2025 Issue

05/11/2025

Please note that Dr Laura will be away from November 21- December 4. This means there will be some changes to our Saturday morning shifts this November ➡

Dr Vanessa looks forward to seeing you while Dr Laura is on holidays 🔆

As always, you can make your appointment by calling us on 0493 277 273 or online https://www.inbornvitality.com.au/locations/

04/11/2025

💧 **Hydration during pregnancy and breastfeeding** 💧

Your body is working overtime to support you and your little one — and water plays a vital role in keeping everything flowing smoothly!

During pregnancy, your blood volume increases by up to 50%, helping nourish your baby and maintain healthy blood pressure. Staying well-hydrated supports this extra demand, helping your heart and circulation do their job with ease.

Adequate hydration also:
✨ Supports nutrient and oxygen delivery to your growing bub
✨ Supports healthy blood volume, especially important if prone to low BP.
✨ Helps prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
✨ Aids digestion and reduces constipation
✨ Supports healthy milk supply when breastfeeding

Keep a bottle of water handy, sip regularly throughout the day, and listen to your body’s thirst cues — it’s one of the simplest ways to care for both of you 💕

01/11/2025

With the weather hotting up, don't forget to hydrate!

30/10/2025

Your spinal health affects more than movement—it influences posture, balance, and even breathing.

28/10/2025

From picking up the kids to unloading groceries, lifting is part of daily life. But how we lift can make a big difference in how our back and body feel, especially over time.

28/10/2025

💧Did you know some tap water can contain PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals”?

Linked to hormone disruption, immune issues and other health risks, PFAS build up in the body over time.

The good news? Advanced filtration systems using high-quality activated carbon can help reduce PFAS, making every glass safer to drink.

25/10/2025

🌿 Gentle Care for Growing Little Ones

Children’s bodies are constantly changing and adapting as they grow and explore the world.

At Inborn Vitality, we use gentle, age-appropriate chiropractic techniques — including cranial adjustments — to help support ease and balance within the body and nervous system.

Our focus is on encouraging healthy development and helping each child move, rest, and grow in a way that feels natural for them.

Every adjustment is gentle, specific, and guided by your child’s comfort. 💛
If you’re curious about how gentle chiropractic care might support your family’s wellbeing, we’d love to chat.

📅 Learn more or book a visit via our website or by calling the practice on 0493 277 273

24/10/2025

Gosh we miss these contact naps now are little ones are not so little.

Such a lovely time of connection whilst also slowing down and taking time to rest for us Mumma's.

"Contact naps are not a bad habit. ⁠
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If you believe everything the old school sleep advice says about baby sleep, then contact naps are a definite no-go. ⁠
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You'll be told you're making a rod for your back or setting yourself up for huge problems later on. Or you'll be told you're doing your baby a disservice because you're not helping them develop the skill of sleeping independently. ⁠
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What a load of nonsense! ⁠
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There's a good reason why your baby wants to sleep on you. They're not forming bad habits or manipulating you. ⁠
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They're doing what they need to do in order to THRIVE. ⁠
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Because contact naps are super duper healthy for your baby. Here are some of the reasons: ⁠
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✦ Their parasympathetic nervous system is turned on so they feel safe - there’s no fight, flight, freeze. ⁠
✦ Oxytocin, the love hormone which helps promote trust, empathy and bonding is stimulated,⁠
✦ Their stress response and cortisol levels are regulated,⁠
✦ They benefit from emotional contagion, which means they are influenced by the relaxed body of their caregiver and feel similar feelings,⁠
✦ They receive multi sensory input, which helps their developing brains⁠
✦ They benefit from mimicry of breathing and heart rate, and their heart rate is less variable⁠
✦ The brainwaves can synchronise between baby and caregiver⁠
✦ Their quiet sleep duration can be increased⁠
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What about for you - what are the benefits for you? Well, it can stimulate oxytocin for you, too, and can give you a chance to slow down and relax. It's a great bonding moment. ⁠
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But it can sometimes feel a bit frustrating, even when we take out the issue of misguided expectations and unnecessary concerns over bad habits.
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Sometimes we need to get other things done, or we just want some time not in contact with another human being. And that's ok too! We are allowed to have boundaries and fill our own cups, too. "

The Gentle Mama

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24/10/2025

📣 It's WorkSpace Week 2025!

From October 20-26, the ACA is raising awareness about preventing workplace injuries like back pain, headaches, and stiffness caused by poor posture or stressful work setups.

Small changes = big results.

Let's "Work Well Every Day"!