Category Archives: Mother and Baby

Vive Health Mother and Baby Care Blog
Author: Melissa LeBreton Mother / Naturopath)

Cacao Banana Cake

Another delicious recipe from Liz and Kath at Simple Nourishment – perfect to prepare for school lunch boxes, weekend sport, or for a tasty afternoon work snack. Yum!   Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 30 mins | Makes 15 pieces … Continue reading

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Chewy Almond Butter Bars

These delicious bars are from the lovely Liz and Kath at Simple Nourishment, a fantastic recipe to prepare for back-to-school lunch boxes or for an indulgent afternoon work snack. We can’t wait to give these a try!   “Our passion … Continue reading

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The Perfect LOW CARB Lasagne

This recipe is seriously delicious! I have made it multiple times for various friends and it always gets a big tick of approval! The lasagne is an adaption of the beautiful ‘Tomato, Ricotta, Kale and Basil Lasagne’ from Gather and … Continue reading

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10 Eco-Friendly Products for the Natural Mum & Her Baby

At Vive Health, we believe in providing new mums with a wide range of eco-friendly and natural products so that they – and their babies – can live happier and healthier lives. So here’s a list of 10 popular products … Continue reading

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Quinoa Pizza Bites

Extremely tasty and very quick to make, these delicious pizza bites are the perfect pre-game snack to enjoy before the State of Origin! Gluten free, protein rich, and high fibre – you won’t have to compromise taste for nutritional value. … Continue reading

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Pre-Pregnancy Diet and Lifestyle Tips

By Nutritionist Megan Crockart Are you thinking of becoming pregnant and are not sure what sort of changes you need to make to your diet and lifestyle before you fall pregnant? Before falling pregnant, it is best to make sure … Continue reading

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Starting You Baby on Solids!?

Commonly babies start on solid foods between 4-6 months of age, when parents notice their child beginning to stare at or reach for food, or perhaps fussing or hungry after a feed. These are all signs that bub is ready … Continue reading

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Helpful Health Advice for You and Your New Baby!

By Tessa Finney-Brown and Inez Hanson Pregnancy Whether your first or your fifth pregnancy, each baby brings a new and different experience. Even the healthiest of pregnancies can sometimes be troubled by uncomfortable niggles, such as heartburn or constipation. Over … Continue reading

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Infant Reflux

by Melissa LeBreton BHSc Naturopathy Reflux is a condition where the acid contents of the stomach are regurgitating into the oesophagus causing pain. This occurs as the sphincter or door to the stomach is immature in babies and doesn’t close … Continue reading

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Heartburn and Reflux during Pregnancy

by Tessa Finney-Brown BHSc Naturopathy Inez Hanson Adv. Dip. Homeopathy Another all-too-common complaint during pregnancy is GORD, or gastro-oesophageal reflux. You might know it as heartburn, that burning discomfort in the chest and throat (usually after eating). Nearly two thirds … Continue reading

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