MOMMIES
Pregnancy involves great change within your body and within your lives. It is important to maximize your body s constitutional strength, thus enabling you to enjoy your pregnancy in as healthy a physical and mental state as possible.
Monthly or bi monthly acupuncture treatments
At the time of conception, both mother and father transmit their energetic state of being onto the embryo. After conception, the mother nourishes the fetus from her own Blood and essence. This normally will not cause any problems in a healthy woman, as long as the mother has freely flowing Blood, Qi and essence. Regular acupuncture treatments can support and nourish the mother to prevent any imbalances from occurring.
Optimize diet and nutrition.
Eat organic, eat nutrient rich foods, drink clean water, and supplement diet with Pre- Natal Vitamins, folic acid, DHA
Medicinals to alleviate pregnancy discomfort or health concerns, and promote wellness.
Meditate, relax, de stress
Many expectant mothers are working long, hard hours in high stress jobs, often allowing only a couple of days of preparation before the baby is born. This puts a great deal of stress on the mother and the developing child. The child is especially at risk because he/she is developing physiological and energetic systems. This causes him/her to become susceptible to 'maternal toxins' that are the by-product of stress.
Information and informed choices
Exercise
There are many cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, thermoregulatory, and biomechanical changes that occur throughout the pregnancy. It is important to note that at this time your focus should shift from trying to increase your levels of fitness to maintaining a level of activity that maintains your feeling of well-being. Studies have proven that active, fit women tend to have fewer complications through their pregnancy.
Savour, sing and celebrate
First Trimester
3rd - 4th week of pregnancy (1-2 visits for well being and prevention)
Review Medical History
TCM medical intake
Evaluate Diet and Nutrition – complete a dietary diary
Start taking pre-natal vitamin, folic acid and DHA
Compare the benefits and differences of a medical doctor and midwife for pre-natal care and labour and delivery
Treatment of common conditions such as:
Morning sickness
Threatened miscarriage
4th-8th week of pregnancy (1-2 visits for well being and prevention)
Plan exercise routine
Treatment of common conditions such as:
Morning sickness
Threatened miscarriage
8th-12th week of pregnancy (1-2 visits for well being and prevention)
Treatment of common conditions such as:
Morning sickness
Threatened miscarriage
Schedual Nuchal Transcluency Test
This prenatal screening test (also called the nuchal fold scan) uses 3-D ultrasound to measure the clear ("translucent") space in the tissue at the back of your developing baby's neck. That measurement can help your health care practitioner assess your baby's risk for Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities as well as major congenital heart problems. While the nuchal translucency screening test won't give you the definite diagnosis you'd get from more invasive tests like amniocentesis, it can help you decide whether you want to undergo diagnostic testing. And unlike diagnostic tests, it's painless and involves no risk to you or your baby.
This test needs to be done between weeks 11 and 13 of pregnancy. In the Lower Mainland there are 3 locations that have qualified technicians and the equipment to preform this test. In order to have the tests covered by MSP, there are age restrictions and certain criteria that must be met. Otherwise, you can pay for the ultrasound at False Creek Surgical Centre.
BC Women's Hospital (covered by MSP) You qualify by age and other factors. 604-875-2900.
False Creek Surgical ( cost approx $450.00) Dr. Denise Pugash
Royal Columbian Hopsital (covered by MSP) Dr. Duncan Farquharson
Second Trimester
12th-16th week of pregnancy (1-2 visits for well being and prevention)
Revisit diet and exercise routine
Treatment of common conditions:
Heartburn
Anemia
Headaches
Back pain
Cystitis and Yeast
16th-24th week of pregnancy (1-2 visits for well being and prevention)
Discuss different pre-natal class available
Treatment of common conditions:
Heartburn
Anemia
Headaches
Back pain
Cystitis and Yeast
24th-28th week of pregnancy (1-2 visits for well being and prevention)
Treatment of common conditions:
Heartburn
Anemia
Headaches
Back pain
Cystitis and Yeast
Third Trimester
28th-32nd week of pregnancy (1-2 visits for well being and prevention)
Starting taking red raspberry leaf as a tea or pills to help tone the uterus
Treatment of common conditions:
Discuss what happens and stages of labour
Heartburn
Anemia
Headaches
Back pain
Cystitis and Yeast
32nd-36th week of pregnancy (1-2 visits for well being and prevention)
Discuss massage of the perineum and pelvic floor exercises
Have a relaxing massage
Start treatments to turn breech baby
Discuss birthing process and options – natural, medical intervention, how to have a fulfilling birth experience
Treatment of common conditions:
Skin Problems
Fatigue
Anxiety and Stress
Edema
Carpal Tunnel
Leg Cramps
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Respiratory Problems
Insomnia
Headaches
37th week of pregnancy
Labour preparation and cervical ripening treatment
Take vitamin C and zinc, both necessary for hormone production prior to delivery
Discuss birthing positions
Go to bed early and rest through out the day.
Treatment of common conditions:
Skin Problems
Fatigue
Anxiety and Stress
Edema
Carpal Tunnel
Leg Cramps
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Respiratory Problems
38th week of pregnancy
Labour preparation and cervical ripening treatment
Increase your intake of raspberry leaf tea to four cups a day
Eat plenty of magnesium and calcium rich foods to strengthen muscles needed for contractions during labour.
Discuss pain management techniques during labour, and things you will need for labour
Treatment of common conditions:
Skin Problems
Fatigue
Anxiety and Stress
Edema
Carpal Tunnel
Leg Cramps
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Respiratory Problems
39th week of pregnancy
Labour preparation and cervical ripening treatment (to deliver on time and have a shorter labour)
Eat plenty of foods rich in vitamin K which is vital for blood clotting for you and the baby.
Start taking the homeopathic remedy, Arnica 6c to prevent bruising after birth
Review what will happen during labour
Treatment of common conditions:
Skin Problems
Fatigue
Anxiety and Stress
Edema
Carpal Tunnel
Leg Cramps
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Respiratory Problems
40th -42nd week of pregnancy
Labour induction treatment
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