Nutrition Consultations

Blossoming Life Nutrition specialises in holistic nutrition support for women during pregnancy, postpartum and starting their babies on solids. This includes general nutrition advice and holistic support for common conditions during pregnancy and postpartum and for infants starting solids. I work with clients to understand their nutrition needs, food preferences and lifestyle to create a plan that is achievable and works for the client.

All my services are provided online to provide busy mums and mothers-to-be with the flexibility to receive support at a time that suits them. One-on-one virtual consultations or email consultations are available for all services.

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Pregnancy

Pregnancy consultations provide comprehensive support to assist clients in meeting the high nutrient needs required to support the growth of their baby and assist the mother to feel her best during this time of high demand on the body. Nutrient needs and health concerns change throughout pregnancy so it is recommended to seek support at the beginning of each trimester of pregnancy.

  • The initial pregnancy consultation provides in-depth pregnancy nutrition information and support based on your current nutrient intake, nutrient requirements for your current stage of pregnancy, health needs and lifestyle. The consult will include:

    • Discuss key nutrients for your stage of pregnancy and why they’re important

    • Foods to support your current nutrient intake and how to incorporate them into your diet

    • Supplementation

    • Support for any current pregnancy related conditions or concerns including gestational diabetes, GBS, fatigue, swelling, anaemia, constipation, headaches, heartburn, insomnia, low immunity, restless legs, leg cramps, hypertension and pre-eclampsia

    • Food and beverages to be mindful of during pregnancy

  • A follow-up pregnancy consultation is for all pregnancy nutrition support following an initial consultation excluding the Preparing for Birth and Postpartum consultation.

    Relevant topics may include:

    • Nutrients relevant to current stage of pregnancy

    • Address any questions or concerns

    • Discuss progress of pregnancy related conditions

    • Provide support for new pregnancy related conditions

    • Additional support for any nutrients of concern eg. Low iron.

  • This consultation is designed to be held at approximately 34 weeks pregnant to provide holistic support for preparing your body for birth and ways to support your body during labour. We will also discuss how to support yourself through rest and nutrition during the first weeks of postpartum.

    The consultation includes: 

    • Preparing your body for birth  

    • Risks and effectiveness of methods to induce labour 

    • Food and drink during birth 

    • Rest, recovery and nourishment in early postpartum 

  • The ultimate pregnancy support package which covers you from conception right through to birth and beyond with the option to receive support either by virtual one-on-one consultations or email.

    Includes:

    • First trimester initial consult (90mins)

    • Second trimester follow-up consult (30 mins)

    • Third trimester follow-up consult (30 mins)

    • Preparing for birth and postpartum consult (60 mins)

    • One bonus pregnancy condition consult (if required)

    • One follow-up email response after each consult

Postpartum women holding baby

Postpartum

Postpartum consultations are designed to assist new mothers to consume optimal nutrients to support energy levels and recovery after birth and reduce the risk of nutrient depletion.

  • This consultation is designed to provide support for women during their postpartum period and suitable for someone who either didn't receive support during pregnancy or who hasn't received support since their first or second trimester of pregnancy. This consultation is also suitable to be held prior to birth in preparation for the postpartum period.

    Includes: 

    • Key postpartum nutrients 

    • Support for postpartum conditions 

    • Rest and recovery postpartum 

    • Support for breastfeeding and/or formula feeding 

  • This follow-up consultation is suitable for any clients that have already attended an initial postpartum consult or existing clients that have received support throughout pregnancy and wish to continue receiving support postpartum,

    • Check-in on any key nutrients and implementation of previous recommendations 

    • Support for any new postpartum conditions or concerns 

Baby eating solids

Infants

Starting solids consultations help provide mothers with the knowledge and confidence to start their infants on solid foods. We’ll help figure out what method of starting solids works best for your family, what foods to feed them, allergen introductions and more.

  • The Starting Solids consultation is recommended when babies are around 4 months old to help new mums navigate the when, how and what of introducing solids.

    This consultation includes: 

    • When and how to introduce solids 

    • What foods to offer and how often 

    • Key nutrients to consider 

    • Allergen introductions inc. Allergen introduction chart 

    • Safe feeding 

    • Meal ideas – purees and finger foods 

  • This consultation is designed to support infants up to 12 months of age who have started solids and are experiencing constipation.

    This consultation includes:

    • Foods to be mindful of

    • Foods to help constipation

    • Additional supplementation (probiotics, prebiotics etc)

  • This consultation is designed to support children up to 12 months of age who have started solids and are experiencing eczema.

    The consultation includes:

    • Overview of eczema and what causes it  

    • Discuss possible triggers 

    • Protocol to support eczema 

    • Discuss topical treatments and lifestyle factors

FAQs

  • A virtual consultation is a live video consultation where the client and I are really able to work together to come up with a plan that is specific to their needs and lifestyle. The client will receive a follow-up email outlining our support plan and response to one reply email with any questions or concerns the client may have regarding the plan. The virtual consultation is more comprehensive as I am able to find out more about the client's requirements and food preferences and really work together to create a more personalised plan.

    An email consultation is an in-depth email with a personalised plan for the client based on the information they provide in the form. The client will receive their email within 3 working days of submitting their forms. They have the opportunity to send one reply email with any questions or concerns which I will respond to within 3 days. This is the perfect option for someone who is busy during business hours but would still like to seek support.

  • Blossoming Life Nutrition provides holistic support for the following pregnancy conditions:

    • Anaemia

    • Constipation

    • Food aversions and cravings

    • Edema (swelling)

    • Fatigue

    • Group B Streptococcus (GBS)

    • Gestational Diabetes

    • Gestational hypertension and Pre-eclampsia

    • Headaches

    • Heartburn and indigestion

    • Hemorrhoids

    • Itching

    • Leg cramps

    • Low immunity

    • Nausea and vomiting

    • Restless legs

    • Urinary Tract Infections

  • Blossoming Life Nutrition can provide support for the following postpartum conditions:

    • Edema (swelling)

    • Constipation

    • Hair Loss

    • Hemorrhoids

    • Mastitis

    • Night sweats

    • Stress

  • A virtual consultation includes an emailed support plan outlining everything discussed in the consultation, plus one reply email to any follow up questions you may have.

    Should you still require further support after this please email regan@blossominglifenutrition.com.au to determine if a follow up consultation may be required.