Induction: a step by step guide.
Are Prenatal Screening Tests Right For You
Here are some things you may need to consider when deciding to perform a prenatal screening test: Do you want to know if you baby may have Down Syndrome, trisomy 18, or open neural tube defect, and/or some other problem?…
Be an Active Participant in your Pregnancy Health Care
I was unaware that I was able to participate in my health care, until I became pregnant and under the care of some amazing midwives. They empowered my husband and I, by providing information about each medical procedure and/or test….
Turn Baby Turn
Chinese Medicine has been treating breech babies, for over 2000 years. The ancient doctors believed that the babies wanted to be close to the mothers heart and that’s why the babies were in the breech position. In my practice, I…
Ditch the Tampons
#1) Tampons that are bleached contain dioxins. Dioxins, even trace levels are concerning because they are cancer-causing agents, can disrupt the hormone system, have been linked to endometriosis. #2) Tampons are made of cotton, and cotton growers use some of…
To induce or not to induce that is the question
In my practice, I have many clients booking their first acupuncture appointment to induce their labour. Upon meeting these women, the majority of them have not even reached their due date let alone gone past it. They are uncomfortable and…
Tips and Tricks to Cope with Nausea during Pregnancy
Who ever decided to call it morning sickness clearly was never pregnant. For most women nausea (and vomiting) starts between 6- 7 weeks pregnant peaking between weeks 9 – 10.. It can have many personalities, it can be a low…
How to be an effective Birth Partner
The weeks leading up to the birth of you baby are filled with to do lists and processing your emotions about labour and the change your life is about take. As women, we are supported through this process by other…
Acupressure During Labour
Acupressure during labour is a safe, natural and effective way to manage the discomforts of labour. It has been proven to be just as effective if not more effective than acupuncture during labour for the following reasons: Birth partners can…
Midwives, the Experts in Normal Birth
What do midwives do? Midwives are experts in normal birth. In a nutshell, Registered Midwives in BC provide primary maternity care throughout pregnancy, for the duration of labor and birth, and care for mother and baby until up to eight…
Congratulations You Are Pregnant! Now What?
CONGRATULATIONS on your recent pregnancy! The emotions that go along with the news that you are pregnant can be excitement, joyous, cautious, nervous and or anxious. Regardless of how you have gotten to this point, there is a sense of…
Weight Gain in Pregnancy
When I called my doctor’s office to make an appointment, I told them I was pregnant. The receptionist’s response was “great, now you can eat all the Doritios you want!” Well… I think it is this attitude that makes for…
