Post-partum support

You have just had a baby … Congratulations! 

For many women, the period following the birth of a baby is a special time of celebration and achievement, a rite of passage and entranceway to the tribe of motherhood. 

But for some of us, a new baby marks the start of a period of instability: Disruption to sleep, feelings of fear and anxiety, intense hormonal changes and a loss of sense of wellbeing.  Physical as well as emotional states can be out of balance, making it difficult to find the way back to one’s “old self”. The demands of mothering seem overwhelming and there is no help in sight. If this describes you, help is available and naturopathic approaches can solve these issues in a way that is completely safe, gentle, natural and supportive for you and your baby.

Typical postpartum issues include:

• Excessive or prolonged postpartum bleeding

• Issues with breastfeeding, including slow, sparse or excessive milk production, mastitis, difficulties or pain while feeding, soreness and redness of the breast, etc.

• Digestive complaints, including constipation

• Urinary incontinence and weakened pelvic floor

• Mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression or despair

• Energy issues such as fatigue

• Insomnia, disrupted or poor-quality sleep

• Loss of sense of self, hope or wellbeing

We can use natural holistic medicine on its own, or in conjunction with a treatment plan prescribed by your general practitioner or specialist physician.