Pre-eclampsia and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy affects about 8% of Australian women during pregnancy. Many aware of their risk early on, the conversation turns to measures to prevent pre-eclampsia from occurring for the sake of both mother and baby’s health.

As fertility dietitians, we often come across a myth that is …gluten is universally bad for fertility. Here at The Dietologist, we are passionate about helping individuals understand how their dietary choices can impact their ability to conceive. So let’s explore the research and science on how gluten can affect your fertility so you can […]

Trying to conceive as we age, is known to be more challenging, but new research into a specific nutrient could help support women and people with ovaries to potentially “reverse age” your eggs! Find out more about NAD+ and NMN and how it might be helpful to your egg quality and fertility!

Gut symptoms affect up to 85% of those with endometriosis – bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), so what’s the link? And learn how to support your gut health with endometriosis

Pregnancy nausea affects up to two-thirds of pregnancies and can really foil your plans of a nutritious pregnancy diet that you have envisioned! Learn some practical tips from pregnancy dietitains to navigate pregnancy nausea

The holiday season is punctuated by delicious meals and festive gatherings, which can make navigating food safety in pregnancy additionally challenging! We have you covered with alternatives to all your festive favourites!

PCOS is one of the most common reproductive conditions that affects females of reproductive age and is one of the most common concerns we see at The Dietologist too. PCOS affects about 8-13% of females of reproductive age and as many as 70% of these remain undiagnosed (RACGP, PCOS, 2012). PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, it is a […]

Salt is a compound known as sodium chloride.  These are two minerals that every cell in our body needs to survive. It is one of the oldest and most widely used seasonings and is one of the basic tastes that we experience alongside sweet, sour, bitter, and umami. We know that sodium is important to […]

Trying for a baby, whether you are going through fertility treatments, like IVF or perhaps just looking at the cost of prams can mean your bank account is looking for a little bit lighter than usual. We know for those who do experience difficulty or delays in their fertility there are high costs in just […]

Want to know all the important stuff for food safety and food handling during your pregnancy by a qualified pregnancy dietitian? Read on!