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Returns & Refunds Policy:
Please choose carefully and ensure that any product you select is right for you, based on the medical advice received from your healthcare provider or general practitioner. For consumer safety, we do not offer returns or refunds on our products outside the above circumstances.
All Maternally Happy products are natural foods and are considered perishable goods. Due to this, we unfortunately do not accept any returns or provide you with refunds in the case of product tampering for safety and hygiene purposes.
For more information please visit our Returns page.
We only use premium, quality ingredients. The raw materials that go into every package are tested for purity and potency to ensure they are safe and effective.
We pride ourselves on sourcing premium, quality ingredients.
Our manufacturer is strictly HACCP and ISO9001 certified and all our products are third party heavy metal and microbiological tested.
Maternally Happy products are proudly manufactured in Australia, QLD.
Yes absolutely!
We are very excited about our next products and we hope you will be too.
We are planning on launching a variety of products to provide you with a holistic approach to your prenatal to postpartum journey and beyond.
Yes, absolutlely! Here at Maternally Happy our aim is to support the journey of women throughout all seasons of motherhood.
Prenatal > pregnany > postpartum > beyond
A proactive community, where women are proud to stand alongside one another. For access to our community please visit our Facebook page here or follow along with us at @maternallyhappy on Instagram. Alternatively our founder, Caitlin has an education page on Instagram @thepregnancyculture
Hydrolysed Collagen
Our supplements are designed to support a balanced, nutritious diet. Our hydrolysed collagen can be taken at any time throughout the day with meals or beverages.
Our collagen is predominantly sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine and contains natural, quality ingredients.
Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins found naturally in our body, making up about 35% of our body’s protein content. It is often referred to as the 'glue' holding our entire body together. Collagen synthesis declines as we age, which is why supplementing may be useful, not just for Mums!
Heavy metals and bacteria are found in foods and water we consume daily. We third party test our collagen to ensure microbiology and heavy metal levels ranges remain well below the accepted range as determined by food standards Australia and New Zealand.
While collagen is generally considered safe and beneficial in pregnancy and breastfeeding, it is important to consult with your own health care professional prior to commencing any new supplement or medication to ensure it is suitable for your individual requirements.
We value your individualised health journey.
Unfortunately there are no commercially viable sourced certified organic collagen at the moment. This is a global issue and hopefully will change as the industry expands.
Our hydrolysed collagen is sourced from predominantly grass-fed and pasture-raised bovine. However, due to some of the cows being located in climates where it snows for a significant amount of the year and due to other severe environmental conditions, cattle are occasionally fed non GMO grains to ensure survival.
It is important to discuss the use of all medications, vitamins and supplements with your health professional.
Our collagen protein is standardised to contain type 1 and type 3 collagen. These types of collagen are the most abundant types present in the connective tissue in our body and as found in our hair, skin, bones, nails, muscles and ligaments.
When our collagen products are being mixed and first filled into our containers, the powder becomes aerated and extremely fluffy and the container is filled to the top. The powder then settles a few days later, to the point in which you have received it. If we were to put it into smaller containers they would be overflowing and we would not be able to fill it with the weight of the product specified on the packaging. Please be assured that your full dose of collagen is in there as we sell by weight, not volume.
Myo-Inositol
Myo-Inositol has a high safety profile and is found in many prenatal vitamins (smaller doses). It is present in breast milk and is also found naturally in foods we consume, such as fruit and grains.
Research has found that Myo-Inositol may be beneficial for gestational diabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, egg quality, sleep quality during pregnancy + more.
Although this supplement has a high safety profile, it is important to consult your health professional prior to commencing any new supplement or medication to ensure it is suitable for your individual requirements.
No, absolutely not!
Myo-Inositol is used for many other things including: Insulin resistance, fertility, egg quality, menstrual cycle regularity, mental health, metabolic disorders, sleep quality, gestational diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, optimal functioning of the nervous system, reducing androgen levels, improving hormone health + so much more.
Myo-Inositol should be taken daily. It can be taken morning or night, whatever works for you and is usually taken in water.
It can be started at anytime during your cycle.
As a general rule we recommend starting with 2g daily and then increasing to 4g once tolerating. Larger doses of 10-12g can be helpful for those with OCD and anxiety as per research. For individualised dosages we recommend having a chat to your health professional.
Myo-Inositol can be commenced at any time and is not not dependent on where you are in your cycle.
As a dietary supplement it is recommended to start with 1/2 - 1 level teaspoon which is equivalent to the recommended dose of 2-4g.
1sp = 4g
1/2 tsp = 2g
It is important to consult your health professional for individual dosing requirements and prior to supplementing.
Myo-Inositol is generally well tolerated.
With larger doses e.g. 12g some individuals may experience nausea, bloating, dizziness and tiredness. If this occurs, please stop supplementation and consult your health professional.
We pride ourselves on providing high quality supplements.
Our product is sourced from 100% pharmaceutical Myo-Inositol and contain no GMOs.
Our Myo-Inositol is third party heavy metal tested, which most conventional brands are not.
If products aren’t third party tested, we are simply assuming that the ingredients used are high quality as determined by the supplier.
At MH we do not feel comfortable making those assumptions and want to ensure our products continue to remain high quality for our peace of mind, as well as our community.
Heavy metals are everywhere, from the water we drink, to the food we consume. By testing for heavy metals, this ensures that the levels in our products are safe and comply with accepted values as determined by food standards Australia & New Zealand. All of our products are analysed and come back well below the accepted range.
Generally speaking and from most research, 3 months is typically when most individuals start to experience benefits.
For some individuals, benefits can be seen much earlier and for some later, just like with any supplement, individual results may vary.
It is important to discuss the use of all medications, vitamins and supplements with your health provider.
Every woman is different and has individualised health requirements. Please always consult your health provider prior to taking any supplement, vitamin or medication.
Research indicates that Myo-Inositol may positively influence these three aspects of sperm health:
No it is not.
As mentioned on our website, our product is 100% Myo-Inositol Powder.
We chose to leave Di-Chiro Inositol out due to similar benefits and reduced side effects.
COURSES
This course was developed in accordance with the Australian healthcare system, where Caitlin - RN/RM/Nutrition Consultant practices.
While certain aspects, such as the blood test and supplement databases, may differ from international healthcare practices, there are areas of these modules where the similar teachings apply.
Overall, the education provided in the course can be applied globally.
No, we don't believe in charging you yearly subscriptions. All of our courses are designed to be self paced and a once off payment.
Amazing! This is why we created different courses and modules to suit every budget! Choose which option suits you best based on your needs and budget.
Yes you can, this option will be available soon. Please contact support@maternallyhappy.com in the mean time.
Yes we sure do! These are revised yearly to ensure research and information remains up to date and evidence based.
You get much more bang for your buck! This course should be priced well over $1000 when we completed market research but we wanted to make it accessible and affordable to all. This is a 360 degree holistic prenatal to postpartum course. It is extensively researched, backed by over 2500 scientific references, includes 286 lessons and 111 PDF files, revolutionising the way we approach healthcare.
Once you have purchased the course, a prompt to create an account will populate on our checkout page and you will receive a welcome email. Follow the prompts and use our website to login each time.
Our course is copyright. By purchasing our course, you acknowledge that all of the materials in our course are confidential and you may only use them for your personal use.
You agree not to copy or distribute any materials from our course unless you have our prior written consent. Failure to do so can result in fines up to $10,000 and your access to the course will be revoked.
We hope that you can respect that we are a small business and this course took Caitlin over 800+ hours to build.
Should you have any questions or need support, please don't hesitate to create a post in our community groups. While Caitlin will occasionally monitor and contribute to the discussions, this space is primarily for you, the community, to connect and offer mutual support.
The communities are available in the Preconception To Motherhood, Prenatal, Pregnancy, Postpartum and Low Tox Courses.
Due to the nature of an instant access digital product, all sales are final.
Yes absolutely! It was important to us to make it phone friendly to allow you to sit on the couch with a cup of tea. Alternatively you can browse on your computer or laptop.
BABY WASH
Add a few pumps to running bath water to help the product mix in. A little goes a long way for our little ones. Alternatively, add a few pumps to a damp cloth and rub together to lather.
Fragrances are a collection of chemicals that are used to give a product a certain smell or scent. According to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) 3,059 materials can be used in fragrance. Many of which, have been linked to reproductive toxicity, endocrine disruption, allergies and more. In fact, a single scent can contain anywhere from 50-300 chemicals.
Our little one's organs and immune systems are still developing and are incredibly vulnerable to fragrance (hence the main reason we chose not to include it).
Potassium Hydroxide is used to saponify olive oil into soap.It's what makes our formula soap/lather. None remains in our baby wash, but for transparency purposes, we choose to list it even when other brands don't.
Castile-based products were first produced many centuries ago in the Castile region of Spain. Traditionally, Castile soap was made with 100% olive oil, without the addition of coconut oil. We wanted to honour these traditional practices. Additionally, some research suggests that topical exposure to coconut oil before oral exposure through the gut can increase the risk of allergies.
Although it is a bit of a mouthful, this ingredient is a naturally derived thickening agent. Derived from cellulose, a sugar found in the cell walls of plants.
We were careful to avoid other ingredients such as citric acid, sodium benzoate, fragrances, parabens, phthalates, SLS, SLES and more.
You can learn more on the EWG here.
As an eco-conscious small business, we aim to minimise plastic use as much as possible.
The potential risks of microplastics are greater for infants because they lack sufficiently developed metabolising enzymes, have a reduced ability to eliminate micro-plastics, and possess highly sensitive target organs. Because of this, plastic bottles were not an option.
Additionally, our amber glass bottle protects our formula from UV radiation.
You can read more about microplastic exposure in our blog here.
This was intentional. Many bath products contain Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), Ethoxylated Compounds to make the product "bubble"
However these chemicals have been linked to skin related irritations and may be something you want to avoid if your little one has any existing skin conditions such as eczema or dermatitis.
You can learn more about this in our blog here.
Baby Oil
Absolutely not! We developed this product to be completely free from toxins and food-based ingredients, using only certified organic materials. It's safe for use from newborns onward, including infants, toddlers, children, individuals with eczema, and even for your belly during pregnancy and postpartum.
Put a few drops on your palms and gently massage your baby from head to toe.
Jojoba is non-toxic and non-allergenic, making it suitable for newborns up. Extracted from a seed, rather than a nut, jojoba oil closely resembles the skin's natural sebum, providing hydration, without compromising the skin barrier.
Fragrances are a collection of chemicals that are used to give a product a certain smell or scent. According to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) 3,059 materials can be used in fragrance. Many of which, have been linked to reproductive toxicity, endocrine disruption, allergies and more. In fact, a single scent can contain anywhere from 50-300 chemicals. You can read more on this here.
Our little one's organs and immune systems are still developing and are incredibly vulnerable to fragrance (hence the main reason we chose not to include it).
As an eco-conscious small business, we aim to minimise plastic use as much as possible.
The potential risks of microplastics are greater for infants because they lack sufficiently developed metabolising enzymes, have a reduced ability to eliminate microplastics, and possess highly sensitive target organs. Because of this, plastic bottles were not an option.
Additionally, our amber glass bottle protects our formula from UV radiation.
Prenatal
Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate that must first be converted into its active form, methylated folate (5-MTHF), for the body to use.
60-70% of the population has an MTHFR genetic variation, which limits their ability to convert folic acid effectively. Without activated forms of B vitamins, the body cannot perform critical functions, which is especially important during pregnancy. Even for those without an MTHFR mutation, methylated folate is better absorbed and utilised than folic acid.
Cost per kg of the ingredients:
5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) is the biologically active form of folate and the form found in circulation. It does not require enzymatic conversion and can be utilised directly by the body (cited from TGA).
There’s a reasons brands choose folic acid and its not because of its bioavailability.
Our prenatal provides 550mg of choline, meeting the entire recommended daily intake (RDI) for both pregnancy and breastfeeding. During pregnancy, choline requirements are around 450mg per day. This increases to 550mg per day when breastfeeding.
We left iron out of our formulation on purpose. Here are 3 reasons why:
In QLD, Australia. We manufacture in a TGA certified facility. The Prenatal is TGA listed: 462027
Because we found that 1-2 capsules didn't contain enough room to optimise dosages. Folate and choline receive much attention during preconception right through to postpartum, and rightfully so, which is why The Prenatal contains 500mcg of methyl-folate and 550mg of choline. However, we wanted to ensure we didn’t overlook other essential vitamins and minerals needed to support every stage of motherhood. Using 3 capsules provided us with essentially more 'space' to include everything you and your baby needs in 3 easy-to-swallow capsules.
Ideally, 3-6 months prior to conception. Otherwise we recommend starting The Prenatal as soon as you find out you're pregnant. You should continue taking The Prenatal throughout pregnancy, as well as postpartum, especially if you're breastfeeding. If you are not breastfeeding we recommend continuing it for 8 weeks postpartum, or as recommended by your health professional.
Ideally, take two capsules together after breakfast (at least 30-60 minutes away from caffeine) and one at lunchtime.
Alternatively, you can take all doses together, whichever suits your lifestyle best.
We recommend avoiding taking the prenatal at night, as it contains B vitamins and vitamin D which increase energy levels, making it harder to wind down for the evening.
Yes, we chose Quatrelfolic® for this reason (and many others). Research suggests Quatrefolic® is the most bioavailable form of L-methylfolate on the market for supporting methylation processes (especially supporting a MTHFR gene polymorphism).
Quatrefolic® is a superior form of L-methylfolate that uses glucosamine instead of calcium to bind the L-methylfolate. The glucosamine salt may be superior and more bioavailable than the calcium salt.
If you have pre-existing thyroid conditions, seek advice from your healthcare practitioner before taking this medicine as it contains iodine and selenium.
You can empty your capsules into a smoothie, coconut water or hydralyte drink. You can also freeze them into icy-poles or juice
No, there is no taste when swallowing the capsules.
Yes, many prenatals tend to have a noticeable "smell," which is common with B vitamins and supplements containing higher doses of choline. In our formulation, ingredient quality was of the utmost importance, ensuring you receive the best possible nutrients for you and your baby.
Most likely yes! This is completely harmless and is due to high dose B vitamins. The most common culprit is vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin.
The Prenatal is free from all major allergens, including: Gluten, Soy, Corn, Egg, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, and Sesame Seeds.
For questions regarding potential trace amounts due to manufacturing processes, feel free to contact our team at support@maternallyhappy.com.
Yes it is, our medicine listing number is: AUST L 462027 and is manufactured in a TGA certified facility in QLD, Australia.