Pregnancy: Prenatal and Postnatal Care

Pregnancy is such an exciting time in a women’s life. It is also a time that is riddled with fear and self-doubt — what can I take, what’s safe, what’s not? Naturopathic Doctors are well trained in the safe use of herbal and homeopathic remedies during and after pregnancy.

Natural does not mean safe, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t take natural medicines during your pregnancy. In fact, Naturopathic Medicine offers many natural treatments are very safe and can provide relief for:

• Morning sickness
• Constipation
• Insomnia
• Colds and flues
• Gas, bloating and indigestion or heartburn
• Swelling of hands and feet
• Headaches

During pregnancy, massage can help reduce stress, relieve pain and discomfort, improve circulation and help you achieve overall relaxation.

Many women also use natural medicines to help induce and manage labour.

Once your new baby has arrived, other challenges can arise:

• Depression
• Fatigue
• Constipation
• Painful intercourse
• Mastitis

Naturopathic Medicine can help you boost your immune system, improve your diet and deal with the dramatic changes that have happened in your life. Massage therapy can help relieve stress and induce relaxation. LILT can reduce the intensity of scars and stress marks.

Not to mention the questions that arise about baby:

• Rashes
• Colic
• Sleep
• Vaccination
• Food introduction

You don’t need to abandon your medical doctor to receive tremendous benefit from Naturopathic Medicine — Naturopathic Doctors gladly support more traditional pre- and post-natal care and work well with Doulas, Midwives, Obstetricians and Family Doctors.