Frequently asked questions.

Our smoothies have a very slight vanilla taste. Great to have by itself or versatile enough to blend with ingredients that you enjoy, such as banana, mango, blueberries, milk, yoghurt. Having these enjoyable options can make a huge difference for fussy toddlers or mums with nausea.

For all of our smoothie products, we recommend taking only one sachet per person per day.

Yes. Our smoothies can be mixed with water, regular milk, almond milk, oat milk or coconut milk. Try a few options and use whichever you enjoy most.

Our Mummy Smoothies and Toddler Smoothie contain dairy.

Yes — all of our smoothies are gluten free.

Yes. Our smoothies are nutritional supplements and are safe to consume even if you're not pregnant or breastfeeding. Many customers continue to enjoy the wellbeing benefits well after having children. In this situation we'd recommend the Pre-Conception & Pregnancy Smoothie — 15.1g of protein, omega-3 (DHA), probiotics, collagen and 20 vitamins and minerals, including 100% of the daily RDI of iodine, vitamin C, B vitamins (including folate) and 200% RDI of vitamin D.

Our Mummy Smoothies are designed to nutritionally support pregnant and breastfeeding women and can be used in place of other pre- and post-natal supplement brands. If you're unsure, please show our smoothies to your health professional for their advice.

Yes. We understand you may not want to invest in a whole box upfront — you can purchase samples from our shop to try first.

We dispatch within 24 hours from our Brisbane warehouse. Most Australian orders arrive in 2–5 business days, and shipping is free on orders over $119. For overseas customers, orders may take roughly 7 to 21 days depending on your location.

Yes — our products are made in Australia. We use as many Australian-sourced ingredients as possible, with our formulas containing between 72% and 83% Australian ingredients.

Our pregnancy and breastfeeding smoothies are regulated as nutritional food products under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (ANZFSC), Standard 2.9.5 — food for special medical purposes. They can be sold and recommended by doctors, hospitals, dieticians and pharmacists. Health professionals can request samples by emailing info@optivance.com.au.

The Mummy Smoothie for Pre-Conception & Pregnancy is an alternative to prenatal tablets — take either the tablet or the smoothie each day, not both. The smoothie includes 100% of a pregnant woman's RDI of key vitamins and minerals (B vitamins including folate, iodine, vitamin C) and 200% RDI of vitamin D, plus 15.1g of protein, fibre, omega-3 (DHA), collagen and probiotics.

It can be an excellent part of a Gestational Diabetes meal plan, providing essential nutrition with less than one carbohydrate exchange per sachet. Each sachet contains only 12.8g of carbohydrate (11.7g of which is natural milk lactose) and no added sugar.

Yes. The Mummy Smoothie for Pre-Conception & Pregnancy is designed to support you and your developing baby through every trimester.

Yes. The Mummy Smoothie for Pre-Conception & Pregnancy contains Calcium L-Methylfolate, the activated bio-available form of folate, rather than synthetic folic acid.

Many things support fertility — a healthy weight, balanced diet, exercise and avoiding alcohol and smoking. The Mummy Smoothie for Pre-Conception & Pregnancy is formulated to support women trying to conceive and contains the key ingredients you should already be taking should you fall pregnant.

Yes. As soon as you start trying for a baby it's advised to begin a prenatal supplement, so your growing baby is supported from the very first weeks — often before you even know you're pregnant.

Many women dislike prenatal tablets, especially with morning sickness. The Mummy Smoothie is a much gentler alternative that's easier to swallow and can be sipped slowly, or blended with milk, yoghurt or your favourite fruits.

Folic acid, iron, calcium, vitamin D, DHA and iodine are among the most essential for supporting baby's development and the mother's health.

A balanced diet is crucial, but it's often challenging to get every necessary nutrient from food alone, which is why a quality supplement helps fill the gaps.

When taken as directed, pregnancy supplements are generally safe — but always consult your healthcare provider to avoid excessive intake.

Ideally during preconception or as soon as you know you're pregnant, to support early foetal development.

We recommend you don't take the Mummy Smoothie for Breastfeeding while pregnant — it contains fenugreek, which shouldn't be consumed during pregnancy in amounts greater than those found in food. If you're breastfeeding and fall pregnant, switch to the Mummy Smoothie for Pregnancy.

Ideally, switch as soon as you give birth. The formulations are different and the Breastfeeding Smoothie is specifically designed to support you throughout your breastfeeding journey. Tip: pack a few sachets in your hospital bag.

Breastfeeding is nutritionally depleting, and with broken sleep and the demands of a new baby, exhaustion is common. The Mummy Smoothie for Breastfeeding is designed to replenish and rejuvenate with protein, omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates and B vitamins to support you and your growing baby.

Yes — it's perfectly fine to mix the Toddler Smoothie with milk if your toddler finds it more enjoyable. You can also blend it with their favourite fruits for added nutrition.

Absolutely. When your child turns 4 or older, the Toddler Smoothie remains safe to use as it's designed to be supplemental to their daily nutritional intake — particularly helpful for fussy eaters.

We work with many NDIS clients. Email info@optivance.com.au with your client name, contact details, NDIS number and number of products you'd like. We'll issue an invoice — you can either send it to your NDIS provider for payment, or pay yourself and claim reimbursement.

Choose your delivery frequency at checkout, save 15% on every order, and pause, skip or cancel anytime from your account — no questions asked.

Yes — you're in full control. Pause, skip a delivery or cancel anytime directly from your Optivance account.