The Little Yarrow Podcast

In this episode I share my top herbs that are safe for infants and children and easy to grow at home in your backyard. These herbs are familiar, easy to access and can be used to make a variety of remedies in different forms of preparations.

In this episode we chat about how current wellness narratives can put pressure on mothers to be perfect all the times and how striving for health and wellness within this framework has become exhausting.

In this episode I share my my top 7 herbs for children's first aid including herbs that help with minor burns, bruises, insect bites, tummy troubles and other common acute ailments. If you would like to dive deeper into herbal safety for children then jump on the waitlist for my course 'Herbal Remedies for Children' https://www.littleyarrow.com/herbal-remedies-for-children-waitlist/

In this episode I talk about how the class of herbs called 'Anti Galactogogues' and how these herbs can support the weaning process by suppressing milk supply and 'drying up existing milk' to ensure a gentle transition.

In this episode I chat with Naturopath Kimberley about POTS, how this condition is commonly triggered in pregnancy and postpartum, the signs and symptoms, resting and treatment.

In this episode I chat to Caitlin (unmasked naturopath) about why women with adhd and/or autism are more sensitive to postpartum and pre menstrual hormonal fluctuations. You can check out Caitlin’s free masterclsss for more info on this topic here https://unmaskednaturopath.com.au/hormone-masterclass-signup/

Iron deficiency is a common issue with many clients coming to me for the first time who have been on iron tablets for a long time with no improvement or who regularly need iron infusions. In this episode I chat about the six most common issues preventing your iron from improving!

Every birth is unique and so in this episode I share the stories of my three births and how they where all positive yet all very different in terms of location, duration and challenges (including a posterior birth and an unplanned home birth!).

In this episode I chat about the different types of folate which form is the most beneficial to take for pre conception and pregnancy. We talk about where to get folate from foods, the introduction of synthetic folic acid into foods and supplements, and why the activated form of folate is the best form to supplement with.

In this episode I chat about why collagen is important during pregnancy and for postpartum recovery including the essential nutrients needed to help with collagen synthesis.

In this episode I chat to The Migraine Dietician Kelli Yates about why migraines commonly occur during pregnancy, what you can do to prevent and treat them safely, her thoughts on certain over the counter medications and how to manage postpartum migraine. Kellis Webiste https://kelliyatesnutrition.com/

In this episode we discuss the cyclical mood changes that occur with Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), what causes it and a natural approach to treatment.

Not all herbs are safe to use during this time so in this episode I share with you three different types of herbs that need to be avoided during pregnancy due to their ability to cause birth defects and increase risk of miscarriage.

In this episode we chat about the benefits of Goji berries for building blood and Qi in postpartum mothers and supporting thyroid health. Goji berries are traditionally used in Chinese Medicine as a postpartum restorative tonic for new mothers to heal and nourish after birth.

In this episode I discuss the risk factors for developing GD. Nutritional deficiencies linked to GD as well as key herbs and nutrients that can balance blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity in pregnancy.

Mastitis is a common in breastfeeding mothers with the most common treatment often being antiobiotics which we know has harmful effects on the gut microbiome and contributes to anti biotic resistnace. However there are many different natural remedies that can be tried first including herbs, nutrients, probiotics and homeopathics which I will discuss in this episode. The probiotic strains mentioned in this episode are Lactobacillus Fermentum and Lactobacillius Salivarius

In this episode we chat all things nootropics including their historical use and how they can benefit modern day mothers and help with boosting their mood and cognition

There are many factors that can affect mood in pregnancy such as unplanned pregnancy, multiple pregnancy, health issues of the mother or baby and so many other factors rarely spken about. There are also many many factors than can pre dispose mothers to antenatal mood disorders before conception even takes place such as a personal history of mood disorders. In this episode I chat with Rachel about this important topic and highlight the needs for more awareness and connection to resources for mothers and health care practitioners. You can visit Rachaels Website Below https://www.amamaisborn.com.au/

In this episode I chat with The Perimenopause Naturopath Sarah about how to navigate this transition whilst mothering young children, something that is becoming more common as women are having babies later in life.

Pre conception care may be gaining more awareness but it is not a new practice. Cultures from all over the world have prepared their body’s for conception for thousands of years using food as medicine to optimise fertility and ensure a healthy pregnancy.