Fertility, pregnancy and postpartum care

 

AllOne Clinic specializes in an integrated approach to female fertility and pregnancy, from before conception through to birth and the transition into parenthood.

 

Clinic Director Gosia Pacyna, D.Ac., in collaboration with Stacy Cootauco, N.D., and other clinic practitioners, offer a comprehensive pregnancy healthcare program for women and their partners that will:

 

§  optimize fertility

§  prepare for conception

§  promote a healthy pregnancy

§  prepare for labour

§  support postnatal recovery

 

 

ACUPUNCTURE & PREGNANCY

 

For over 3000 years Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture is used clinically for the treatment of the broad range of issues which arise during pregnancy, child-birth and post-partum.

 

Pregnancy conditions

§  morning sickness

§  constipation

§  anxiety

§  threat of miscarriage

§  heartburn

§  Musculoskeletal pain

§  Breech position

§  and many more…

 

Labour preparation and induction

PreBirth treatment involves a series of four treatments weekly from 36 or 37 weeks to prepare for labour.  Studies have found these treatments to be helpful in ripening and dilating the cervix before labor begins, thus shortening the amount of time spent in labour (especially in first time mothers) and aiding in efficient contractions during labour.  All of these effects result in less stressful, more natural childbirth, with less medical intervention.

 

Postpartum

Postpartum recovery called “mother warming”

points on the lower abdomen and back aid healing, relieve soreness, help tone the uterus, help the new mother feel stronger, more rejuvenated and ready to begin her new role as mom.

§  Insufficient lactation

§  Depression

§  Urinary incontinence.

 

ACUPUNCTURE is a safe, effective and drug free treatment option before-during-after pregnancy.

 

 

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE & PREGNANCY

 

Naturopathic medicine is a primary health care system that blends scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. Treatment consists of a unique blend of clinical nutrition, herbal therapy, Traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, and lifestyle counseling.

 

Our naturopathic doctor will assess your diet and medical history to create an individualized pregnancy plan for you.

 

Prepare for conception

§  address reproductive concerns, menstrual irregularities and hormonal imbalances

§  correct nutrient deficiencies

§  detoxification program

§  stress management techniques

 

Promote a healthy pregnancy

§  meet dietary and nutrient demands of mother and growing fetus

§  treat and prevent unwanted occurrences including miscarriage, morning sickness, muscle cramps, heartburn, hypertension, pre-eclampsia, infection, and gestational diabetes

§  support the adrenal and thyroid glands

§  create a more toxin-free environment

 

Promote Healthy Labour and Delivery

§  create a birth plan

§  prepare the uterus and entire body

§  provide options to pain control

 

Support post-natal health and recovery

§  proper breastfeeding and adequate lactation

§  optimal healing of perineal stitches, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, etc

§  health concerns: post-partum depression, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, etc.

Seeing a naturopath will help ensure that the self-prescribing of supplements and herbs do not lead to unwanted side-effects and drug interactions.

 

 

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES & PREGNANCY

 

Massage and bodywork (RMT, Shiatsu, and Craniosacral) plays a very important role in our pregnancy support program at ALLONE. Massage and bodywork calms anxiousness, eases the aches and pains women experience as their bodies change and helps in preparation for childbirth. Our entire massage team has additional preparation and great experience in pre and postnatal care.

 

Counseling sessions can offer support, validation, emotional management, and problem-solving skills to women as they go through the biological and social stages of life. A therapist can help create space for discussing and working through the emotional issues that surround infertility, being pregnant and post-partum.

 

We offer a very talented multimodality team of healers offering sessions from Hypnotherapy, Soul Healing Bodywork, Spiritual Counseling, Ancestral Healing to Certified BodyTalk and Breakthrough Coaching.

 

Our truly holistic approach treats all aspects of your being – physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social. The AllOne comprehensive programs feature a customized and integrated blend of all the professional and caring expertise that All One offers: TCM, acupuncture, naturopathic medicine, psychotherapy, hypnosis, life and spiritual coaching, BodyTalk and a wide variety of bodywork, including massage (RMT), Shiatsu and Craniosacral therapy.

 

You can use one modality or blend of them all – it is up to you and your needs. We are here to listen, answer your question and offer our best professional care.