I provide careful support and treatments to women who are pregnant first by seeing them through their first trimester and all its challenges like nausea, vomiting, other difficult symptoms as well as helping the immune system to stay “quiet” while it adjusts to a new pregnancy. For those who have encountered pregnancy loss, this can be very beneficial depending on the reason for the miscarriage(s). During the second and third trimester I help keep mom healthy by seeing her once per month. Any uncomfortable symptoms that can be safely treated with acupuncture can also be addressed. For the last 4 weeks of pregnancy, I begin weekly Labour Prep treatments to help get mom’s body ready for the labour, birth and post-partum recovery. Should baby be in a breach presentation, acupuncture has a good success rate with helping to safely allow the baby to turn into a head down position.

My many years of experience and education as a Doula (professional labour and birth coach) give me a unique perspective with regards to pregnancy which is very important for all births but, particularly with IVF births.