60 minute Initial consultation
During your first appointment, I will learn about your stage of pregnancy, health considerations and dietary needs. We will start discussing some of the key foods and nutrients to be including in your day, while troubleshooting any diet-related issues you are having (such as morning sickness, reflux, constipation, bloating etc). Blood testing (when and what) and nutritional supplement recommendations will be offered as needed. A number of resources will be provided to supplement your learning and keep you on track between appointments. THREE x 40 minute follow-up consultations These appointment will be spaced according to your needs. Topics to be covered according to existing knowledge: Follow-on consultation #1 Review any blood test results obtained since the initial appointment - looking at optimal, not 'normal' results Hydration and fluid recommendations Keeping blood sugars stable by balancing carbs, protein and fats Reading and interpreting food labels Troubleshooting anything you need support with Follow-on consultation #2 Foods to include for gut health Food ingredients to avoid for gut health Troubleshooting anything you need support with Follow-on consultation #3 Stress management strategies to help keep stress as low as possible Household and lifestyle chemicals best avoided for you and baby's health Support services strategy to help you feel your best during pregnancy Troubleshooting anything you need support with Email support between appointments is included Additional single appointments can be added as needed A personalised meal plan can be created at anytime for an additional $80 (discounted from $97) |
For NEW clients - 60 minute Initial consultation - additional $140
During your first appointment, I will learn about your stage of pregnancy, health considerations and dietary needs. We will start discussing some of the key foods and nutrients to be including in your 4th Trimester days, while troubleshooting any diet-related issues you are anticipating. Blood testing and nutritional supplement recommendations will be offered as needed. A number of resources will be provided to supplement your learning and keep you on track between appointments. TWO x 40 minute consultations These appointment will be spaced according to your needs. Topics to be covered as appropriate: Consultation #1 Review any blood test results obtained since the last appointment - looking at optimal, not 'normal' results Third trimester supplement review Key foods and nutrients to include in your 4th trimester for recovery and breastfeeding (if applicable) How fluid needs may change Meal preparation planning Troubleshooting anything you need support with Consultation #2 Creating a plan for food / meal requests from your support networks Identifying dietary support strategies from your partner Making healthy eating as easy as possible - considerations for meal delivery services and food shopping tips Postpartum blood test recommendations - when and what to test Troubleshooting anything you need support with Optional consultation #3 if antibiotics given - $90 Antibiotics can be given for numerous reasons before and at birth, including for if your waters break more than 24 hours before your baby is born (usually a hospital recommendation), if Group B streptococcus is tested positive, if you have a temperature during labour, and during caesarean sections. Diet strategies (and possibly a specific probiotic supplement) is the most effective way at reducing gut health consequences for you and baby. Email support between appointments is included Single appointments can be added as needed while support is wanted. Many clients like to add a telephone appointment a couple of weeks after birth for troubleshooting and support. A personalised meal plan can be created at anytime for an additional $80 (discounted from $97) - this is HIGHLY recommended for the 4th trimester to make things as easy as possible. |