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Health Services

EMPOWERING YOU TO REACH YOUR GOALS!

Being a dietitian and lactation consultant, as well as a woman, wife and mother, Natascha combines both professional, evidence-based expertise, and personal, practical experience. She provides clients with a variety of nutrition and breastfeeding services that help improve their long term dietary habits. With a creative, dynamic, and responsible approach to healthy eating, this dietitian equips and empowers clients to achieve all their nutrition and breastfeeding goals — the healthy and sustainable way.

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BREASTFEEDING CONSULTATION

EMPOWERING YOU FROM ANTENATAL PREP TO WEANING

I am a professional, certified breastfeeding consultant and provide in-practice, hospital (NICU or maternity ward) or home visits.

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  • Antenatal info sessions - Not sure what to expect? How often do I nurse? How long baby should sleep? How often baby should pee or poo? What position is best? What will I need (are breastpads, nipple creams, nipple shields, bottles, nursing pillows, etc necessary)?

  • Troubleshooting - Baby struggling to latch? Not gaining enough weight? Sleepy? Tongue or lip tie? Lactose intolerant? Is breastfeeding painful? My nipples sore, damaged, cracked or bleeding? Do I have too little or too much milk? Thrush? Blocked duct? Mastitis? Abscess?

  •  (Un)expected admission to the Neonatal ICU - Premature or ill baby? You can still provide your breastmilk! Hand expression, pumping plan, initiation of breastfeeding, etc.

  • Back to work - How much milk does baby need? How to get baby to take a bottle/cup? Which pump & flanges? Pumping schedule? How can I increase my supply?

  • Weaning - Can I breastfeed while on specific medication? Considering night weaning or complete weaning? Need to wean for a medical procedure? Cold turkey or slow process?

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I can assist you. Get in touch - you don't have to push through on your own!

INTRO TO SOLIDS & CHILDHOOD NUTRITION

LAUNCHING & RAISING HEALTHY, ADVENTUROUS EATERS

Having my own children allows me to give you scientific and evidence-based, yet practical and doable advice!

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  • Complementary foods - What food do I give first? Rice cereal or veggies? When do I start - 4 or 6 months? Purees or baby-led weaning? Should I give allergens early or avoid them?

  • Toddlers and young children (1-5 years) - How do I build a healthy foundation? How often should I serve meals and snacks? How do I include enough variety? How do I introduce new foods? What portion sizes should I give? How do I go about including sweets/chocolates/juice/treats?

  • Fussy eaters - How do I avoid food battles? My child doesn't want to eat, what now? 

  • Digestive issues - Constipation, bloating & flatulence, diarrhoea, etc.

  • Supplements - Does my child need them?

  • Allergies & intolerances - How do I prevent allergies? How do I introduce allergens? What are the common allergies? What if I have to feed dairy-free/nut-free/soy-free, etc?

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FAMILY NUTRITION

A HEALTHY FAMILY IS A  HAPPY FAMILY!

As a woman, wife and mother I understand the challenges associated with ensuring that your family eats healthy meals. Let me empower you to set your whole family up for a healthy lifestyle.

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  • Family health - Insulin resistance? Diabetes? Hypertension? Want to lose weight? A healthy diet and lifestyle can reduce your risk of future complications! Let me help you plan a sustainable, doable lifestyle change and meal plan, that fits into your family life!

  • Pre-conception and pregnancy nutrition - What foods should I avoid? What foods should I include more of? Do I need supplements? Are there foods that boost fertility? How much weight should I gain?

  • Maternal health - What should I eat/limit if I suffer from low energy, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, gestational diabetes, insulin resistance? How can I lose weight safely & sustainably/while breastfeeding, etc.?

  • Family meal plans - How do I ensure  healthy food foundations from the start? What are wholesome breakfast options? What healthy snacks can I make/buy? How do I pack a healthy, filling lunchbox? What are quick, healthy dinner ideas and recipes? What are good mealtime habits? How do I cook one meal that the entire family will enjoy? Tips and tricks for meal planning and grocery shopping lists.

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