Baby and Me Pregnancy Program
Congratulations! All Your Questions Answered in The First Trimester Visit
I love the first trimester naturopathic visit in our Baby and Me Pregnancy Program! Women always have so many amazing questions and I love being able to debunk pregnancy myths with evidence and set women up for success during this exciting time. Not only have I had 3 first hand experiences of first trimesters (thanks Owen, Ben, and Sofia for all being very different!), but I have also taken extra continuing education including a naturopathic doula course that has fostered my love for educating women through these 9 months and beyond.
First we will talk about the pregnancy in general with discussions around goals, wishes, birth options, primary care options (midwife or OB/GYN), testing available and important dates.
Then we go through first trimester specifics:
- exercise - what's ok and what's not
- foods to focus on in the first trimester and foods to avoid
- what supplements are necessary for you - which is the best prenatal? a probiotic? DHA fish oil?
- is caffeine ok? how much? which herbal teas are ok to drink in the first trimester or throughout the pregnancy?
- we discuss what tests to expect to be done with a primary care practitioner - ultrasounds, bloodwork, genetic testing
- tips and tricks for nausea and/vomiting
- recommended books, websites and apps
Every woman is unique and although the basic support and guidelines will be similar, I work to create a personalized plan to assist women based on their individual needs and goals. I also love being a resource and if I don't know an answer or something isn't within my scope I will always point you in the right direction.
Ready to join the Baby and Me Pregnancy Program?
If you are a returning naturopathic patient and have recently found out you are pregnant, congratulations! Please book a 45 minute Naturopathic visit to go through first trimester information.
New patients: Please book a "New Patient" Naturopathic Visit with either one of our Naturopathic Doctors.
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