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Postpartum Thyroiditis - Why You Might Still Feel Off Months After Having a Baby
Still exhausted, anxious, or flat at 4-10 months postpartum? Postpartum thyroiditis is one of the most missed diagnoses after birth. Here's what to know and what to ask your GP.
Caitlin Stores
Sep 122 min read


Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Lifestyle Changes: Things That Actually Help Beyond Medication
Hashimoto's thyroiditis lifestyle changes that actually help beyond levothyroxine, from a clinical herbalist who lives with the condition herself.
Caitlin Stores
Sep 63 min read


The Anxiety You're Carrying Might Not Be Yours
What if your anxiety isn't a personality trait - but something passed down through generations? Researcher Rachel Yehuda's work on intergenerational stress transmission changes everything.
Caitlin Stores
Jul 262 min read


Natural Remedies for Pregnancy Headaches (And When They’re a Warning Sign)
Getting more headaches than usual in pregnancy? Explore natural remedies that help, and the signs that mean it’s time to call your provider.
Caitlin Stores
Jul 122 min read


Natural Remedies for Pregnancy Leg Cramps That Actually Help
Waking up to leg cramps in pregnancy? Discover natural remedies, including magnesium, that may bring relief.
Caitlin Stores
Jul 112 min read


Natural Remedies for Pregnancy Swelling (Puffy Feet, Ankles and Hands)
Puffy feet and ankles creeping up? Try these natural remedies for pregnancy swelling, and know when it needs medical attention.
Caitlin Stores
Jul 102 min read


Natural Support for Pregnancy Anxiety: Herbs and Habits That Help
Feeling more anxious than usual during pregnancy? Explore natural nervous system support that works alongside your existing care.
Caitlin Stores
Jul 92 min read


Natural Remedies for Pregnancy Insomnia (When You’re Exhausted But Can’t Sleep)
Exhausted but wide awake? Explore natural remedies for pregnancy insomnia, from herbal teas to magnesium, safe to use alongside your care.
Caitlin Stores
Jul 82 min read


Natural Remedies for Pregnancy Constipation That Actually Work
Struggling with pregnancy constipation? Try these natural, doctor-friendly remedies that work alongside your prenatal vitamins and care.
Caitlin Stores
Jul 72 min read


Natural Remedies for Pregnancy Heartburn (That Are Actually Safe to Try)
Dealing with pregnancy heartburn? Discover safe, natural remedies to ease reflux without derailing your prenatal care plan.
Caitlin Stores
Jul 72 min read


First Trimester Fatigue: Why You’re Exhausted and What Actually Helps
Wondering why first trimester fatigue hits so hard? Learn what’s behind early pregnancy exhaustion and natural ways to support your energy.
Caitlin Stores
Jul 72 min read


Natural Support for Gestational Diabetes (Alongside Your Care Team)
Diagnosed with gestational diabetes? Explore natural, food-first strategies that support blood sugar balance alongside your medical care.
Caitlin Stores
Jul 73 min read


Natural Remedies for Morning Sickness That Actually Help
Feeling nauseous and wondering what actually helps? Here are natural remedies for morning sickness that are safe to use alongside your prenatal care.
Caitlin Stores
Jul 73 min read


Second Trimester Fatigue - Why You Might Suddenly Feel Worse Around 18-24 Weeks Pregnant
Struggling with second trimester fatigue? Learn why some women feel suddenly exhausted between 18 and 24 weeks and how pregnancy nutrition support may help.
Caitlin Stores
May 262 min read


Holistic Motherhood - Why I Don't Chase Perfection as a Clinical Herbalist
Holistic motherhood doesn't have to mean perfection. Read why this clinical herbalist chooses balance over all-or-nothing wellness.
Caitlin Stores
May 252 min read


Postpartum Support - The Parts of New Motherhood Nobody Told Me About
Looking for postpartum support? Explore the beautiful, unexpected parts of new motherhood that people don't always talk about.
Caitlin Stores
May 241 min read


Pregnancy Hydration Support: How Much Water Do You Actually Need?
Looking for pregnancy hydration support? Learn how hydration needs change across pregnancy and why water and electrolytes both matter.
Caitlin Stores
May 232 min read


Three real food things I make at home that save us $4,000 a year
How making yoghurt, sourdough, and coffee at home with real food ingredients saves our family over $4,000 a year without sacrificing quality.
Caitlin Stores
May 172 min read


Hydration in pregnancy is not one size fits all
Hydration in pregnancy needs more than generic advice. Learn the weight-adjusted, trimester-escalating formula used in clinical practice at Little Bloom Herbs.
Caitlin Stores
May 162 min read


Why preconception care matters even if you fall pregnant easily
Preconception care isn't just for fertility struggles. Learn how preparing your body before conception shapes your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery.
Caitlin Stores
May 92 min read
Evidence-based herbal support for pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood.
This blog shares practical tips and natural remedies from Clinical Herbalist, Caitlin Stores, with a focus on herbal medicine, wholefood nutrition, and nervous system care.
Each article is created to support women through every season of motherhood, with online consultations available Australia-wide.
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