Yanchep Midwives

24/09/2025

Exciting news! We now stock these amazing products! 🫶

Animal organs (often called organ meats or offal) can be incredibly nutrient-dense, making them powerful foods during pregnancy when nutrient demands are higher. Here are the main benefits:

🌿 Benefits of Animal Organs in Pregnancy

1. Nutrient Density
Organ meats like liver, heart, and kidney contain far higher levels of essential nutrients than muscle meats. They deliver concentrated vitamins and minerals needed for maternal health and baby’s development.

2. Iron for Blood Building
Liver is one of the richest natural sources of heme iron, the most absorbable form. This supports increased blood volume, prevents anemia, and helps oxygen delivery to the baby.

3. Vitamin A for Fetal Development
Liver provides retinol, the active form of vitamin A (more potent than plant beta-carotene). It’s vital for fetal eye, brain, and immune system development — but moderation is key to avoid excess.

4. Choline for Brain Growth
Liver and heart are packed with choline, a nutrient crucial for baby’s brain development, memory, and neural tube formation.

5. B Vitamins for Energy & Nervous System
Heart, kidney, and liver contain high amounts of B12, folate, riboflavin, and niacin — supporting energy, mood, and reducing the risk of neural tube defects.

6. Zinc & Selenium for Immunity
Organs supply trace minerals needed for a strong immune system, hormonal balance, and antioxidant protection for both mother and baby.

7. Collagen & CoQ10 for Tissue Health
Heart and connective organ meats provide collagen and CoQ10, supporting healthy skin, joints, blood vessels, and cardiovascular function in pregnancy.

Please speak to your midwife if you wish to purchase 🧡

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🌿 Why Choose Midwifery Care? 🌿
At Yanchep Midwives, we believe pregnancy and birth are not just medical events — they’re sacred life transitions deserving of continuity, compassion, and respect.

✨ Here’s what you can expect with midwifery care:
🤰 Personalised support through pregnancy, birth, and beyond
💬 Time to ask questions and feel truly heard
🫶 Holistic, evidence-based care that supports your body’s natural wisdom
👩‍👧‍👦 A trusted relationship with your midwife
💚 Respect for your choices and birth preferences

Your journey matters. And so does the way you’re cared for.

📅 Now welcoming new clients
From just $250 (payable once during pregnancy)

📅 Mindset Midwifery Packages also available

👉 www.yanchepmidwives.com.au

11/07/2025

🌿 The Power of Prebiotics in Pregnancy 🌿 Supporting a healthy immune system in winter❄️❄️❄️

Did you know that prebiotics are just as important as probiotics—especially during pregnancy?

✨ What are prebiotics?
They’re non-digestible fibers that feed your beneficial gut bacteria—helping your microbiome thrive.

👶 Why does this matter in pregnancy?
Your gut health plays a key role in:
✅ Supporting a strong immune system
✅ Reducing inflammation
✅ Promoting nutrient absorption
✅ Helping establish your baby’s microbiome (especially in vaginal births)

💩 Bonus: Prebiotics can also help ease constipation, a common pregnancy complaint!

🥦 Sources of prebiotics include:
→ Garlic, onions, leeks
→ Asparagus, artichokes, bananas
→ Oats, barley, and resistant starches (like cooked + cooled potatoes)

🌸 A nourished gut = a nourished mama and baby.

09/07/2025

Midwifery care changes everything.✨

Imagine being held, heard, and honoured through every stage of your pregnancy.

Midwifery is not just about clinical check-ups—it’s about relationship-based care that nurtures your whole self—body, mind, and soul.

🤍 Evidence-based guidance
🤍 Personalised nutrition & lifestyle support
🤍 Emotional safety and continuity of care
🤍 Trust in your body and birth process
🤍 Time to ask questions and truly be seen

With a midwife by your side, pregnancy becomes more than a medical experience—it becomes a deeply empowering, informed, and supported journey.

You deserve this level of care. 🌿