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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
1 day ago2 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
2 days ago2 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


What a pregnancy support package actually looks like in practice
A pregnancy support package with direct message access between consultations. Real answers when you need them, from a clinical herbalist who knows your picture.
Caitlin Stores
May 82 min read


Holistic pregnancy support for women who are done second-guessing everything
Holistic pregnancy support for women in preconception, pregnancy and postpartum. Herbal medicine and real food, with Caitlin at Little Bloom Herbs.
Caitlin Stores
May 72 min read


Your birth story deserves more than a few sentences
Your birth story matters and deserves to be told fully. For postpartum women in Australia and beyond, a space to be heard and supported.
Caitlin Stores
May 61 min read


Why prenatal vitamins aren't one-size-fits-all
Mainstream prenatal vitamins in pregnancy often fall short. Learn what to look for, and what to avoid, when choosing a supplement that actually supports you.
Caitlin Stores
May 32 min read


What's Really Happening in Early Pregnancy (And Why You're So Exhausted)
Exhausted in early pregnancy before you've even told anyone? Here's what's actually happening inside your body - and how to support yourself in the first trimester.
Caitlin Stores
May 12 min read


Not Feeling Connected to Your Baby Yet? Your Bonding Timeline Is Yours (And That's Okay)
Not feeling connected to baby in pregnancy or after birth? Learn why different bonding timelines are normal - connection often grows gradually, not instantly.
Caitlin Stores
Mar 175 min read


Postpartum Depletion Doesn't Always Look Dramatic (Here's What It Actually Looks Like)
Postpartum depletion isn't just sleep deprivation. Learn the subtle signs of mineral depletion, blood sugar instability, and nervous system dysregulation in the postpartum period.
Caitlin Stores
Mar 174 min read


6 Things to Prioritise If You're In Early Pregnancy Pregnant (And Feeling Lost)
Newly pregnant and overwhelmed? Learn the six essential foundations for early pregnancy - from nourishing meals and protein intake to nervous system support and informed care choices.
Caitlin Stores
Mar 174 min read


Things Not to Say to Pregnant Women (But They Hear All the Time)
Women often tell me about the pregnancy advice their friends and family have been sharing with them. These things not to say to pregnant women often come from fear, not evidence - leaving them feeling like they have no choice, no agency, and no trust in their own body. Sometimes it's well-meaning. Sometimes it's fear passed down from someone else's birth story. But it often leaves them feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. If you're navigating pregnancy right now and feeling the
Caitlin Stores
Mar 164 min read


Microchimerism in Pregnancy: How Your Baby's Cells Stay in Your Body Forever
Fetal cells stay in your body for decades through microchimerism. Discover how they heal you, connect siblings before birth, and remain after loss.
Caitlin Stores
Dec 12, 20253 min read


The 90-Day Preconception Care Window: Why You Should Start Now
Discover why the 90-day egg maturation window makes preconception care essential. Learn how to optimize preconception nutrition before trying to conceive.
Caitlin Stores
Dec 7, 20254 min read


Herbal Facial Steaming Guide: A Simple Ritual for Radiant Skin
Boost hydration, circulation & glow with herbal facial steaming - a simple, natural way to refresh & nourish your skin at home!
Caitlin Stores
Jul 25, 20252 min read


A Realistic Pregnancy and Postpartum Essentials Guide (that you'll actually use)
Feeling overwhelmed by the endless baby product lists online? You're not alone. This pared-back essentials guide offers practical support for pregnancy and postpartum - with natural, low-tox recommendations that focus on what really matters: you, your baby, and your wellbeing.
Caitlin Stores
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Postpartum Herbal Support: A Gentle Approach
Learn what a postpartum herbal consult involves and how it can support your recovery, emotions, and nourishment in the fourth trimester and beyond.
Caitlin Stores
Jun 26, 20253 min read


What to expect from a pregnancy herbal consult at Little Bloom
Curious about herbal support during pregnancy? Learn what to expect from a personalised herbal consult - from gentle remedies to nutrition, nervous system care, and space to prepare for birth and postpartum.
Caitlin Stores
Jun 26, 20252 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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