Healthy Pregnancy Program

Healthy pregnancies make healthy babies.

pregnancy

"Essential fatty acids are
essential to the health of
your baby"

Dr. Sonya Doherty,
B.Sc Hons, ND.

 

 

Naturopathic Medicine and Pregnancy

  • Studies show that Naturopathic treatment during pregnancy
    decreases length of labour, reduces risk of pre-term labour and premature rupture of membranes.
  • Addressing nutrient deficiencies in pregnancy results in  higher energy levels, increased sleep quality and helps to ensure health of growing fetus.
  • Supplementation in pregnancy can reduce risk of neural tube defects, type I diabetes and ADD/ADHD, eczema and asthma.
  • Children born to mothers under Naturopathic care have less incidence of allergies, asthma, eczema, colds and flus.
  • Naturopathic treatment during pregnancy can treat:
    • nausea and morning sickness
    • constipation
    • hemorroids
    • headaches
    • fatigue caused by the physiological changes during pregnancy
    • back pain
  • Naturopathic doctors can help optimize a mother's milk supply through treatment during pregnancy and post natal support.

 

Registered Massage Therapy and Pregnancy

  • Decreases aches and pains
  • Decreases low back pain
  • Increases sleep quality
  • Promotes relaxation
  • Improves lymphatic drainage which decreases fluid retention.
  • Stress Management

 

Chiropractic Care and Pregnancy

  • Regular adjustments during pregnancy align the pelvis which facilitates labour.

  • Chiropractic can decrease many discomforts of pregnancy such as low back pain and pain in pelvis.

  • Chiropractors  assess the spine and pelvic bones of pregnant women to determine if there are problems in the joints that may be causing discomfort.