For many women, pregnancy is a wonderful time and some report feeling the best they ever have. For others, pregnancy may be filled with unwanted symptoms, complications and stress  making this a very challenging time. Regardless of which category you fit into, we are here to support you.

 

There are many solutions to prevent and/or treat these unwanted symptoms and  pregnancy complications.  Likewise, there are many evidence-based treatment options that can be used to prepare your body and baby for a smooth, healthy labor and delivery.

 

We love working with parents, and we look forward to working with you.

 

Our Pregnancy Program offers trimester prenatal care throughout your pregnancy to ensure optimal health for both mom and baby.

 

 

Trimester Prenatal Care

4 + Visits: one visit (or more) in each trimester plus a postpartum care appointment (1-3 weeks after babe is born). You may also book an appointment at any time throughout your pregnancy to specifically address concerns or complications that may arise.

  

 

1st Trimester Visit (s)

• Blood work assessment

• Professional supplement prescription based on your body and baby’s requirements   * requirements change throughout your pregnancy

• Nutritional recommendations based on prenatal requirements (including foods to consume and those to avoid throughout pregnancy)

• Lifestyle recommendations / Physical activity awareness

• Management of early pregnancy symptoms including morning sickness, constipation, headaches, fatigue, etc.

• Risk assessment for pregnancy complications and preventative considerations

• Miscarriage prevention

• Acupuncture to help prevent miscarriage & establish a healthy pregnancy
  * Especially for those with a history of miscarriage 

 

 

2nd Trimester Visit (s)

• Blood work

• Re-assessment of professional supplement prescription based on your body and growing baby’s requirements

• Nutritional recommendations based on changing nutritional requirements for both mom and babe

• Re-assessment of physical activity

• Assessment, prevention and treatment of common nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy including iron and B12

• Management of pregnancy symptoms including GERD/heartburn, anxiety, stress management, urinary tract infections, muscle cramps, high blood sugar levels, etc.

• Review of anatomy scan

• Prevention and treatment of gestational diabetes and other pregnancy-related complications

 

 

3rd Trimester Visit (s)

• Blood work

• Re-assessment of professional supplement prescription based on your body and baby’s requirements as you get ready for labor and delivery

• Nutritional recommendations based on changing nutritional requirements for both mom and babe

• Group B Streptococcus (GBS) prevention protocol (tested between weeks 35-37) 

• Management of other possible pregnancy issues including high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, etc.

• Discussion and guidance for Prenatal classes and Breastfeeding

• Discussion and guidance developing a Birth Plan

• Preparation for labour including pain management

  • Herbal prescriptions

  • Professional supplement prescriptions

  • Homeopathic prescriptions

  • Acupuncture 

  • Breech presentation management

  • Preparation of a planned C-section (if medically necessary)

• Acupuncture to prepare body for labour and delivery

• Natural induction solutions, if required, beginning at 37 weeks

• Assessment of risk factors for Postpartum Depression

• Postpartum recovery preparation 

 

 

Postpartum Consultation 

• Natural solutions to the management of post-natal symptoms (including perineum bruising and tearing, hemorrhoids) to support healing and recovery

• Discussion of postpartum depression

• Postpartum support