3 Reasons Why You Should See A Naturopath During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is both a beautiful and very challenging time during a person’s life. Working with a naturopathic doctor during your pregnancy can help you have as natural and healthy of a pregnancy as possible. Here are 3 reasons why you should visit a naturopath during pregnancy and what they can do for you:

Assess Your Current Health

Naturopathic doctors can do the same things that a midwife or typical OB/GYN can do in terms of ordering tests and assessing your health condition. The difference is, naturopaths look at your current health status with a different, more natural, perspective. This means looking at your body’s vitamin and nutrient levels and optimizing them to ensure that your body is prepared for the taxing journey that pregnancy can be.

Deal with Early Symptoms Naturally

The first trimester of pregnancy is usually accompanied by some uncomfortable symptoms such as nausea, exhaustion, aches and pains, and so much more. Naturopaths can treat these symptoms naturally (meaning without the use of Western medicine practice, i.e. drugs) to boost your quality of life during your pregnancy. Things such as diet, lifestyle changes, acupuncture and supplements can be very helpful.

Manage Serious Complications

Unfortunately, not every pregnancy goes as planned and sometimes plans change. No matter the development of modern science, there is just no fool-proof way to predict exactly what will happen in any pregnancy. If complications come up during pregnancy such as pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes, a naturopathic doctor is ready to support you by making appropriate changes to your pregnancy plan.

Pregnancy might not always be easy, but it can be easier with professional guidance and healthcare from a naturopathic doctor. To get started on your pregnancy plan, call Dr. Cecilia Ho at 905.491.8688 or email at cecilia@ceciliaho.ca.