Postnatal
After pregnancy, you may notice uncomfortable changes in your emotional being as well be navigating some physical changes. We can help you.
Acupuncture
Preserving good health after childbirth is important. Childbirth consumes a lot of energy and blood or as we say in Traditional Chinese Medicine, (TCM) Qi and Blood.
Weakness of Qi and Blood leaves the immune system open to illness. Women lose a lot of Qi and Blood during and after childbirth which results in patients having Postpartum fatigue This can lead to many unwanted imbalances in the body.
Signs/ Symptoms Qi & Blood Deficiency include:
- Depression
- Poor memory
- Tiredness, fatigue
- Weakness of limbs
- Dizziness, light-headedness
- Pale skin, complexion
- Blurred vision
- Poor appetite
- Insomnia.
Chiropractic
Our focus is to realign the pelvis so it can heal nicely.
The delivery itself can cause physical shifts. We make sure that everything is sitting in the correct position to help in recovery and minimize the recurrence of low back pain in the future.
The upper back and neck can also be a source of tension because of the change in load with carrying the baby, looking down and also with breastfeeding.
The following are key points for mom and baby:
- Realign pelvic structures after birth to minimize low back pain episodes
- Manage upper back and neck pain from breastfeeding/carrying baby
- Strategies/exercises to regain strength/stability.
- Common baby issues including challenges with breastfeeding and discomfort or limitations in certain positions which may be impacting nursing, sleep, etc
- Align/balance structures following birth.
Massage
Our therapists are experienced in working with postnatal patients and want to make sure massage is a healthy part of your transition to parenthood.
Consider the many benefits of postnatal massage:
- Swelling
- Better Sleep
- Improved Breastfeeding
- Relaxation and Stress Reduction
- Hormone Regulation
- Pain Relief.
Pelvic floor Physiotherapy
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is the assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor by a trained Pelvic Physiotherapist. Depending on the concern, it may include hands-on therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education to address specific conditions, prevent pelvic floor issues, and prep for labour and delivery.
Pelvic Physiotherapy may help address the following signs, symptoms, and conditions:
- Bladder leakages
- Bladder urgency + frequency
- Bowel leakages or incontinence
- Bowel urgency
- Abdominal separation
- Pelvic girdle pain (vaginal, low back, hip, pubic, groin, tailbone)
- Pain with sex
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Chronic constipation.
Psychologist
Being a new Mom may be a scary experience and having minimal support to guide you through this new phase may cause you additional anxiety and stress.
We can help guide you through this time by addressing some of these issues:
- postpartum depression
- breastfeeding anxiety
- feelings of low self worth
- loss of identity
- general anxiety.
Guided Visualization & Meditation Guides
We love this company! What do you get when you combine the wisdom and experience of female yoga-meditation experts with personal health challenges? A company that has created guided visualization meditations for the newbie (like me) who is crap at meditating.
Sit back, let the short guided journeys relax you and allow for healing at a deeper level.
Breastfeeding can be a joyous and bonding experience with your new little one, but also can be challenging and stressful at times.
To help support you we’ve created this guided meditation to assist you in relaxing and helping your body produce nourishment for your baby. This program is designed for moms who are nursing or pumping. This program is also great for traveling or working moms who need to pump while away from their little one.
Becoming a new mom is one of the most amazing moments in your life, especially if your journey took a while.
Being a new mom also brings along new stresses, anxieties, and sometimes not feeling quite like yourself. Take some time just for you and let this 6-part guided meditation help you feel more in control. These meditations help you through postpartum, feelings of guilt, or even marriage stresses that come with having a new little one. Gain trust in your instincts and confidence in being a new mom.
