Pregnancy & Postpartum
Infants & Children
Pregnancy, birth and the ‘4th trimester’ is one of the most transformative times in a woman’s life.
While there will always be unforeseen challenges during this process it can be so much smoother with support. From fertility with natural conception to IVF and IUI, naturopathic medicine can support and improve outcomes in this process as well as contribute to healthier, easier pregnancies. As a mother of two children making sure women are supported in this process is a passion of mine.
Working with women through their pregnancies and then transitioning into supporting them postpartum and their babies is easily my favourite part of my job.
Beyond the early stages as children grow they often encounter typical issues with digestion, immunity, nutrition, sleep etc. Many of the conventional approaches to simple issues miss the mark for long-term healthy development. For example, a conventional approach to ongoing constipation for children is a daily laxative powder, but the bigger question is why is the child constipated in the first place? There are real, simple and achievable changes that can be made that will have lasting beneficial effects on your child’s health and well-being as they grow when we approach any health challenge from a root cause perspective and aim to create normal physiological function to bring about that change.
Consultation & testing options:
Analysis of routine and comprehensive pregnancy lab testing.
1st, 2nd, 3rd trimester visits: supplement adjustments, nutrition, symptom management, lab review, care and delivery option discussion (midwifery care/OB/low risk clinic etc), prep and interventions for positive gestational diabetes and GBS swab.
Vitamin B6, Complex B and B12 injections for nausea and energy during pregnancy (and postpartum).
Birth preparation: information/discussion, supplements and homeopathics, acupuncture, vaginal and c-section recovery planning.
Breastfeeding preparation: information/discussion, supplements and homeopathics, nutrition, management of breastfeeding issues such as; yeast/thrush, pain, blocked ducts, mastitis, supply.
Infant symptom support - colic, bowel movements, gas, eczema, sleep, vaccination prep/detox and support, homeoprophylaxis, food introduction.
Children & Teenagers - growth & development, nutrition & digestion, food sensitivities, cold and flu prevention and management, allergies, eczema, skin rashes, acne, bowel movements, sleep, behaviour, mood and attention, vaccination prep/detox and support, homeoprophylaxis, menstruation, chronic and autoimmune health conditions.
“a wealth of information”
“Dr. Bristow was a wealth of information and so kind and caring during the appointment. She explained everything in detail and I left feeling very informed and positive about my health and the methods we are going to use to make some great changes! Thank you!”
- Carla F.
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