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Mel is a degree-qualified Clinical Nutritionist (Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine) with a special interest in supporting families from male & female fertility through to paediatrics and adolescent health care.

27/01/2023

Oh, hi. It’s me. The girl who hasn’t posted since early November. I hope you’re all well 😬

Instagram became a really noisy place for me. When you’re in the health field, there’s A LOT of noise, a lot of trends, a lot of coaches, gurus, experts sharing their advice, and for me, well, I just didn’t want to add to that noise. People are overwhelmed as it is. I needed to take a step back and reassess what I actually want to share on social media.

I want to post because I have something worthwhile to share that will benefit someone’s life. Not because of an algorithm or for likes. And don’t get me started on reels 🫠 A big part of my job at Natural Super Kids is social media.. so that takes up my capacity for being online, and creating content. The cup is 90% full.

But I do want to share the things that I’m learning along the way because I’m about to do some cool PD in the field of reproductive health & also more learning in the pregnancy space. I can’t promise that I’ll be posting on a regular schedule, but I am here if you need any help/advice - just pop into my DM’s.

If you’re needing 1:1 care, my books are open via Natural Super Kids.

Chat soon ✨❤️

04/11/2022

Another wonderful week in clinic helping little bodies recover & restore back to optimal health 👧🏻

This week in clinic I saw:
✨ 18 month old with multiple food intolerances and eczema;
✨ 16 month old with food sensitivities and persistent gut issues including abdominal pain & discomfort;
✨ 13 month old recovering from a bout of gastro;
✨ 6 year old with ongoing sinus congestion & low iron;
✨ 7 year old with eczema;

A huge week for me off the back of welcoming 323 new members into our Klub membership, but feeling very grateful to do what I do.

If you’re looking for some guidance around your child’s well-being, I have appointments available from November 15th

Big thank you to for my fancy, profesh photos x

09/09/2022

Popping in to quickly share something fun that happened yesterday 👩‍🎓✨

The pandemic delayed a lot, so it was so nice to finally celebrate with everyone (including graduates from 2020) x

31/08/2022

Japa; the meditative repetition of a mantra ✨

I am heading offline tonight and will be off my social media accounts while I participate in a 40-day Japa Journey.

See you soooon ✌🏼📿

“Releasing control and trusting natures plan for us” ✨🌔

30/08/2022

The slow transition to growing out my grey hair.

I am very grey. Very, very grey. And whilst going to the hairdresser is nice, it takes up so much time when you’re trying to manage hiding grey hair.

So I’m making the transition to going fully grey. Very slowly, of course. Because I don’t have the courage to go cold turkey and let it grow out naturally, or to cut it all off and start fresh.

My hair has been every colour under the sun, but I’ve yet to commit to natural since I was 18. So let’s see how this turns out.

Also, this is the longest my hair has been since I was a teenager! It feels so strange to not have a bob 🙃

If you’ve given up on the hairdresser & gone natural, and have any tips. Let me know below x

20/08/2022

Preconception Care ~ Your eggs 🥚

When it’s time to start a family, the quality of your eggs is crucial. Quality refers to the potential for the egg to be successfully fertilised and become a viable pregnancy.

Women may have a high quantity of eggs, however if the quality of those eggs is poor, a number of issues can arise such as chromosomal abnormalities, and miscarriage.

I recently read of a study in a fertility book which stated that chromosomal abnormalities cause more miscarriages than any other cause - of 500 women with a known history of two or more miscarriages, 41% of those miscarriages were found to be caused by a chromosomal abnormality in the fetus. Another study found more than half of all first-trimester miscarriages are cause by chromosomal abnormalities.

Most think that chromosomal abnormalities are beyond our control, however, recent research states that chromosomal abnormalities can be influenced by nutrients and lifestyle factors.

The chances of carrying a successful pregnancy is very much determined by your egg quality, which can be adapted through dietary and lifestyle changes and the correct nutrients.

Having a solid preconception period of a minimum of 3 months is crucial for creating good quality eggs. This involves diet, reducing/eliminating alcohol, eliminating smoking, reducing stress, removing toxins (especially BPA), having the right pre-natal nutrients and good quality sleep.

If you’re thinking of starting a family, and you’d like to work together to improve the quality of your eggs then I would love to help. Consultations available on Wednesdays & Fridays via the link in my bio x

16/08/2022

This week on the podcast I am discussing starting solids.

We see many babies in clinic who have been advised by their GP to start solids quite young at four months - which is not only too young, but it is outdated advice.
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So, when do you start? What foods do you being with? Is your baby getting all their required nutrients for growth & development? ⁠
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In this podcast episode I discuss:⁠
😀 How do parents know when their baby is ready to start solids including how to look for the signs of readiness;⁠
😀 The difference between spoon vs baby led weaning;⁠
😀 We delve into the top 9 allergenic foods, and when and how to introduce them to your baby;⁠
😀 Plus the essential nutrients you need to consider when starting solids;⁠
😀 What foods we suggest you begin with (and guess what? It’s not rice cereal!).⁠
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I have a new Starting Solids package for those parents who would like a little extra guidance - this consultation comes with a BONUS. Be sure to check the podcast show notes for more.⁠
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To listen to this episode, head to your favourite podcast app, and search Natural Super Kids.

15/08/2022

It's 10am, you've hardly slept, your baby has been on the b**b for what feels like forever and you realise you haven't had any food except the crusts from your toddler's vegemite toast.

You don't have the time or the hands to whip up a meal until the baby goes down for a nap, but you're desperate for some nutrient-rich snacks that you can eat with one hand.

Don't worry.. here's a list I prepared earlier.

When it comes to breastfeeding snacks, I always advise my clients to ensure they are:
😊 Able to be eaten one-handed.
😊 Can be prepared ahead of time and in bulk (chia puds, overnight oats, bliss balls, boiled eggs etc)
😊 Can pack a punch when it comes to nutrients - we really want to aim for high protein and high fat to sustain you.
😊 Easy to eat, find, grab at 3 in the morning.

Here are a few of my fav suggestions. A lot of these items you can "pimp up" aka boost their nutrient value. So for instance:
😊 adding nut butters to the dates, chia puddings, overnight oats.
😊 having avo with your nori sheets.
😊 Adding a protein powder to the bliis balls, chia puddings, overnight oats.
😊 Using a high-protein yoghurt in the chia puddings and overnight oats;
😊 Using nuts and seeds as toppings;
😊 Use veggie sticks or a seed cracker with your liver pate.

PS: Don't forget to drink water. Super important!

Let me know in the comments below what your favourite breastfeeding snack is/was.

09/08/2022

Infantile colic can be quite grueling, especially for new parents. It is a common condition that we see in clinic that affects 1 in 5 babies.

This week on the Natural Super Kids podcast I am discussing:
- How to know if you have a baby with colic including the most common symptoms;
- Causes of colic including maternal diet, breastfeeding red flags, and imbalances of gut bacteria;
- Why it’s important to seek medical advice for colic, and to rule out other gastrointestinal conditions;
- How to treat colic in infants through maternal dietary or formula changes;
- The specific supplements you want to ensure your baby is having;
- The benefits of probiotics including two specific strains that have shown to decrease crying time by 50%, and improve sleep patterns;
- Plus the importance of supporting the caregivers during this period, and tips on how to support your mental health if you have a colicky baby.

Check it out here: https://www.naturalsuperkids.com/episode-81-how-to-treat-colic-in-infants-with-nsk-nutritionist-mel/

02/08/2022

This week my chat with Jess went live over on the Natural Super Kids podcast.

It was a long journey to get to the role of a nutritionist. I’ve wanted to study many things, I attempted to study a few more and I will probably change careers a few more times before I retire.

In this podcast episode Jess and I chat about:
✨ What my role looks like at Natural Super Kids;
✨ What inspired me to study to become a nutritionist;
✨ What attracted me to working for Natural Super Kids & working with children and Mums;
✨ Plus what my area of focus is when it comes to family nutrition and how I can assist your family.

You can check out the episode on your fav podcast app, or via the link below.

https://www.naturalsuperkids.com/episode-80-meet-our-nutritionist-mel-kirkwood/

18 years on & my voice still gets croaky when I speak about my Mum ♥️✨

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