Pregnancy and Massage, Chiropractic, Naturopathy.....

Massage therapy, chiropractic, naturopathy, acupuncture and counseling are now available in downtown Vancouver. You can book a session with any of these practitioners on this site or call 604.633.9593.

Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman’s life; the joys of carrying a child are seemingly endless. It is also a time, however, when a woman must take very careful care of her emotional and physical health in order to protect the health of her baby.

To help you with this our downtown Vancouver clinic now provides Acupuncture, Naturopathy and Counseling services. This will be in addition to the 7 massage therapists and 1 chiropractor that we already have.

During those eventful nine months, a woman can use naturopathy to ensure that she receives the proper amount of nutrition, rest, and exercise. Lacking in any one of these areas can create harmful effects for mother and child. Unfortunately, some of the discomforts of pregnancy can prevent a woman from meeting her body’s changing needs. This is where using acupuncture can really help.

Odd food aversions and cravings, morning sickness can make it difficult for a pregnant woman to receive the proper nutrition. Indulging in too many cravings for unhealthy foods can lead to excessive weight gain. In addition to making it harder to return to their pre-pregnancy size, excessive weight gain can also put women at higher risk of developing health complications including varicose veins, hypertension, and gestational diabetes. Again, incorporating naturopathy, acupuncture and counseling can be of great benefit.

On the other hand, morning sickness and food aversion can create the opposite effect: inadequate weight gain. Women who do not consume enough calories during pregnancy are more likely to have a baby with a low birth rate. This puts the baby at greater risk of infant mortality and has also been linked to developmental problems during childhood. Using naturopathy, acupuncture and counseling may help you through this challenging time.

Another difficult balance to achieve when pregnant is a healthy amount of sleep. During pregnancy women require more rest and can often suffer from chronic tiredness. Yet between frequent urination, heartburn, leg cramps, and baby movement many women feel they hardly sleep at all. Working with a registered massage therapist, chiropractor and acupuncturist can help you improve your sleep pattern.

A lack of sleep during pregnancy is very common, but it still creates problems for the woman. Sleep deprivation can affect mood and energy levels, as well as put pregnant women at higher risk of excessive weight gain. Lack of sleep can also affect a woman’s ability to function creating dangerous situations when driving, and even affecting balance while walking. You should also use naturopathy and counseling to help you through this stage.

Finally, increasing tiredness and being uncomfortable in their changing bodies can sometimes discourage women from exercising. However, there are many benefits to following a pregnancy appropriate exercise program including elevated mood, improved sleep patterns, and maintenance of a healthy weight.

Massage therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, naturopathy and counseling can help pregnant women manage their pregnancy discomforts, nutritional needs, mental health, rest, and exercise requirements.

Massage therapy also promotes healthy sleeping habits by alleviating anxiety and physical discomfort. Then, once the woman is receiving appropriate amounts of food and sleep, she will be more able to participate in physical exercise. Massage therapy can further increase a woman’s capability to exercise by improving circulation, relieving muscle aches and increasing flexibility.

By utilizing Massage Therapy, Chiropractic, naturopathy, Acupuncture and Counseling you will be on your way to ensuring the healthiest and happiest pregnancy possible. This will provide women with easier labour and post natal recovery. This, of course, is in addition to the greatest benefit; a healthier and happier baby.

To book an appointment at our downtown ‘Vancouver clinic click Vancouver clinic.