Madeleine Quitadamo Naturopath

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Madeleine Quitadamo Naturopath

Madeleine is a women’s health naturopath. Hormones, fertility, PCOS, Endo, pregnancy and more.

For bookings please contact me via Facebook, my website or you can call on 0419387884.

23/09/2025

Sleep is one of the most underrated fertility tools. 😴

Poor sleep = more stress hormones, disrupted cycles, reduced egg + s***m health. Quality sleep = hormone balance, repair, and a body ready to conceive.

✨ Tips for deeper, restorative sleep:
* Keep a consistent bedtime & wake time (even on weekends)
* Create a screen-free wind down (read, stretch, journal, breathe)
* Charge your phone outside the bedroom (bye-bye late-night scrolling 👋)
* Include magnesium-rich foods like leafy greens, nuts & seeds
* Reduce caffeine and avoid coffee after 12pm ☕
* Get morning sunlight to set your body clock naturally 🌞
* Keep your bedroom cool, dark & quiet (sleep cave vibes!)
* Try a warm shower, magnesium bath, or herbal tea before bed 🛁🍵
* * Use your bed only for sleep & intimacy (train your brain to relax)
* Gentle breathwork or meditation to switch off racing thoughts 🧘‍♀️
💡 Your body does its deepest repair overnight — give it the chance!

19/09/2025

🌸 Herbs for Fertility & Preconception
Gentle, targeted support for hormone balance, cycles & vitality.

Vitex (Chaste Tree)
✅ Supports cycle irregularities
✅ Amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea (high prolactin, low LH)
✅ Menorrhagia linked with low progesterone

Shatavari
🌸 Traditionally used for women’s reproductive health
🌸 Nourishes when oestrogen is low

D**g Quai
🌿 Supports light menstrual bleeding
🌿 Helps with a thin endometrial lining

Tribulus
💪 Useful when DHEAs, LH & testosterone are low
💪 Especially if oestrogen is normal or low

Damiana
🔥 For low testosterone with high oestrogen
🔥 Can support libido & hormone balance

Withania (Ashwagandha)
😴 For chronic stress, exhaustion, low libido, insomnia
💜 Can help underactive thyroid linked to adrenal fatigue
💜 Supports heavy menstrual bleeding

Rhodiola
⛰️ Adaptogen for stress resilience
⛰️ Supports energy, mood & ovulation under stress

✨ Herbs are most powerful when chosen for your unique body and cycle.
Always seek personalised care for preconception support 💕

18/09/2025

Even with a healthy diet, it can be hard to reach the therapeutic levels of nutrients needed to support fertility and a healthy pregnancy. Supplements can bridge the gap and give your body the best foundation. Here are my go-to’s:
1. A quality prenatal (not the chemist ones!) Look for one that includes a broad spectrum of nutrients, looking for one with:
* 500 mcg folate (methylfolate or folinic acid)
* 50 mg B3
* 50 mg B6
* 500 mcg B12
* 250 mcg iodine
* 150 mcg selenium
* 250 mg choline
2. Fish Oil 🐟 – anti-inflammatory and delivers DHA to support baby’s brain development.
3. Choline 🧠 – another key nutrient for brain and nervous system development. If you want to go further…
4. CoQ10 ✨ – supports egg quality and ovarian response.
5. Vitamin C 🍊 – boosts progesterone production and may improve pregnancy rates in women with luteal phase defect.
6. NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) 🌱 – supports egg quality and may help increase pregnancy rates.

💡 Every individual is different, so supplement plans should always be tailored. But these are some of the most evidence-based foundations I use in practice.
✨ Think of supplements not as a quick fix, but as an investment in your future health — and your future baby’s health too.

08/09/2025

💡 Your cycle isn’t just about fertility – it’s a powerful monthly health check-in.
✨ Learn your patterns.
✨ Support your hormones.
✨ Use your cycle as a guide to understand your body better.

06/09/2025

Just across and follow Go Get It Gippy - a free 12 month health program designed by me based on all the things I do all the time with patients.

05/09/2025

Captions wouldn’t work for this one guys - Sorry! What’s one thing you wish you knew about fertility earlier?

So often, we only learn the details of hormones, cycles and fertility after we start trying for a baby.

Sharing our experiences can help others feel less alone — and more empowered.

Drop your answer in the comments — you never know who it might help!

03/09/2025

Nutrition Spotlight: Fertility superfoods!

Your plate can be a powerful fertility tool! 🥗

In this post you will find some of my favortie foods to support your fertility.

01/09/2025

✨ Did you know fertility is about so much more than just your reproductive system? Naturopathic support looks at the whole body — your nutrition, hormones, stress levels, sleep, and overall wellbeing.
 🌱 By restoring balance, supporting nutrient needs, and creating healthy habits, we create the best foundation for conception.
 💚 Whether you’re just starting to think about pregnancy or have been on the journey for a while, holistic support can make all the difference.

28/08/2025

It can be worrying when your period shows up differently — maybe it’s late, heavier, lighter, or more painful than usual.
But here’s something important to remember

Sometimes our menstrual cycles change acutely (because of stress, illness, travel, big life shifts, or even just random variation) and then naturally return to normal the following month.
Jumping straight into testing or treatment after just one unusual cycle can: 
🌸 Be costly
🌸 Cause unnecessary stress
🌸 Provide little useful information if your body was going to recalibrate on its own

Instead, try this:
* Track your cycle for a few months to look for patterns rather than single changes
* Support your body with rest, nourishment, and stress management
* Seek advice if changes are ongoing or causing distress
Your cycle is a reflection of your overall health, but it also has natural fluctuations.

Don’t jump the gun — sometimes patience gives us the clearest picture.

27/08/2025

Month 1 of Go Get it Gippy - if you haven’t already, come and join myself and Alice D Nutrition as we take you on a year long health journey. Month one is pump your breakfast, and whilst this might seem small and insignificant, often the smallest changes have the biggest impact!! Commit to us a 4 week overhaul of your breakfast!!

25/08/2025

Why check your bloods and blood pressure when you’re feeling well?

So often we only go for pathology testing or check our blood pressure when something feels wrong. But did you know that doing these tests when you’re feeling well can actually give us some of the most valuable information?

Here’s why:
* Your “normal” matters. Reference ranges are wide, and just being “within range” doesn’t always mean everything is optimal for you.
* Early clues. Subtle shifts away from your usual baseline can help us spot changes before they become bigger health issues.
* Better context. If you do become unwell, we can compare your results to your healthy baseline and get clearer answers.

Think of it like a personal health roadmap. Knowing where your body sits when everything is balanced helps guide us back there if things go off track.

Next time you’re at the GP, consider asking for a set of general bloods and check your BP — even if you’re feeling great. It’s one of the simplest ways to invest in your long-term health.

progesterone levels — ideally at least 30, and optimally above 40, to give the best chance of conception 🩺✨
right numbers is so important. It’s not just about if you’re ovulating — it’s about whether your hormones are strong enough to support the next step.

Address

315 Main Street
Bairnsdale, VIC
3875

Opening Hours

9am - 7pm

Telephone

+61419387884

Website

https://mqnaturopathy.com.au/

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