Good People Doing Good For Our Community

(03) 9380 8099

1/68 Melville Road, Brunswick Melbourne

Why Choose Our Renowned Midwife & Naturopath For Your Pregnancy & Birth Experience

If you’re pregnant or trying to conceive…Congratulations!

Are you considering recruiting a natural health practitioner that can work alongside the current medical system, and help you navigate a more holistic approach to pregnancy? If yes, then below we have answered the most common questions people ask our Naturopath, Midwife & Registered Nurse Carmen Farrugia.

 

Why do women decide to engage a holistic practitioner in pregnancy?

The women who Carmen sees often have a more holistic approach to health care in general and are wishing to apply that to their pregnancy. There is a barrage of conflicting advice and information regarding the ‘should and should not’s’, leaving women often feeling confused and anxious about which decision to make. Women choose Carmen because they want a more individualised approach and clarification in a variety of areas from food, exercise, weight gain, blood test results, and management of conditions such as nausea, constipation, high blood pressure and gestational diabetes.

 

Being an experienced midwife and Naturopath, Carmen has the background and tools to manage all aspects of this most exciting and personal journey. Women trust her advice and approach as being evidence-based, built on solid holistic and medical foundations, something very few can offer as most naturopaths do not have the dual qualifications nor decades of experience that Carmen can offer.

 

Women commonly report they feel they have a safe space to have all their concerns listened to and questions answered. This leaves them feeling more confident in directing and navigating their pregnancy journey. They know which questions to ask their medical caregivers to be able to have more control over their birth experience. For example, knowing the policy of their chosen birthplace in regards to monitoring labour, can greatly affect the ability to birth a certain way.

 

 

What are the benefits in seeking a Pregnancy Naturopath?

An Individualised approach is the cornerstone of naturopathy, and being able to apply this to pregnant patients is most valuable. Each trimester comes with its own milestones and challenges, and treatment is directed specifically. Addressing personal nutritional deficiencies, looking for gaps in diets, offering trimester-specific supplements and support, as well as referring to appropriate medical resources as required, has numerous benefits to the health and wellbeing of the pregnancy, baby and mother.

 

What take-home advice can Carmen give to women seeking pregnancy support?

Choosing the right team will make all the difference. It needs to be people you trust and who are willing to advocate on your behalf especially when it comes to communicating effectively with the medical profession. Your team must support and understand your personal needs and desires to your pregnancy and birth plan. It is such a unique and unforgettable milestone in a woman’s life, so she should be left feeling strong, positive with a sense of satisfaction and achievement about one of life’s most important transitions into motherhood.

 

Why did Carmen choose to become a holistic practitioner and focus on pregnancy?

It was always Carmen’s dream to become a midwife, which she achieved over 20 years ago. Whilst working within the current medical system she became increasingly frustrated with the small amount of time she could spend with her patients and soon realised, in order to have a greater positive impact she had to broaden her skills to include nutrition, quality supplements, herb and lifestyle recommendations, in order to help people achieve a healthier pregnancy and do as much as possible to ensure a positive birth experience.

 

To find out more about Carmen, click here