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For those who are considering pregnancy or are trying to achieve pregnancy, we are happy to announce the "Fertility Care" program.
Fertility Care™ is the first contemporary, drugless fertility in-clinic treatment of it's kind that offers The Fertility Care™ Program, a comprehensive, individualized, naturopathic method for achieving successful fertility naturally.
The Fertility Care™ Program is the culmination of years of treating fertility here at Annapurna Naturopathic. The Program, based on a restorative, drugless model has demonstrated successful fertility and healthy pregnancy on its own, or in combination with assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF (in vitro fertilization) and IUI (intrauterine insemination).
The program is 24 weeks in duration and is offered either as an in-clinic or out-clinic format. The out-clinic format is available to those who live outside of Toronto (or outside Canada) as well as those unable to physically attend the clinic. Read more about Fertility Care™ on our Fertility page here.
The Fertility Care™ Program is meant to be followed up with the Conception Care™ Program, a separate program (as described below) commencing once conception is achieved. The Conception Care™ program addresses all that follows during the entire pregnancy cycle and early postpartum periods.
To learn more about The Fertility Care™ Program and/or The Conception Care™ Program please contact the clinic either by email info@annapurnanaturopathic.com, or by phone at 416-877-0474.
»Click here to visit our Fertility Care Clinic website for more information.
»Click here to book your first Fertility Care™ visit.
»Click here to download registration forms for your first visit.
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Is a dedicated program for women who are pregnant or have just become pregnant. This program was built on many years of experience of providing support to expecting mothers . The components of the program have be demonstrated to be extremely effective at easing many of the negative symptoms of pregnancy, including: morning sickness, reducing complications, as well as promoting a natural and health pregnancy.
The structure of the program is approximately five, one-hour visits throughout the pregnancy. More can be added for specific complaints and/or needs. Your pregnancy is unique to you, and the Conception Care program is designed with your individual needs in mind.
Visit structure and brief description:
- Congratulations you’re pregnant! Book your first appointment when you first find out you’re pregnant (4-6 weeks):
- A discussion on choices. How to approach your pregnancy and what you need to know.
- Topics covered: pregnancy and nutrition; foods, herbs and medicines to avoid; choosing your prenatal care (midwife, obstetrician, family doctor); dispelling common misconceptions; prenatal vitamins; and the ongoing role of naturopathy in pregnancy.
- Your First Trimester: How are you feeling? (8-10 weeks):
- Discussion of common (and not so common) symptoms encountered in the first trimester. Common symptoms include: fatigue, nausea, indigestion, constipation, stress management, anxiety or sleeplessness. Discussion of naturopathic support options to ease (or eliminate) some or all of these complaints. Naturopathic alternatives to allopathic medicines.
- Second trimester: Congratulations, you’re feeling better! (14-18 weeks):
- Now that the symptoms of first trimester are behind you, this is the time to focus on nutrition. As your weight is increasing rapidly, you will require support in key areas including optimal exercise in pregnancy, stress management, iron levels and thyroid function.
- A critical discussion on the importance of prevention of common 3rd trimester complications such as gestational diabetes and high blood pressure (pre-eclampsia).
- Discussion on resources for prenatal classes or other labor support.
- Early third trimester: Preparing for Delivery (24-28 weeks):
- It’s almost time for your baby to arrive, and there are things you need to know.
- Discussion on optimizing nutrition (optimum weight gain, diabetes prevention, nutrition for baby’s health), importance and type of exercise (efficiency and duration of labor, minimized back pain, cardiovascular health), and supplement support (baby’s brain development, prevention of allergies, and labor support).
- Counseling: postpartum period - ensuring there is adequate support for the mother during the first month. Counseling on factors affecting postpartum depression and means of prevention. What you need to know: physiological factors (thyroid), family support and support groups, naturopathic care (homeopathy, supplements, counseling).
- Late third trimester: It’s Almost Time - Preparation for Labor (around 36 weeks):
- Critical issues (common and uncommon): group B strep (a vaginal bacteria) and treatment options; pain management in labor; post-date pregnancy (what to do if you go beyond your due date) and avoiding inductions; fatigue and back pain.
- Discussion on post-natal health (mother and baby): nutrition, supplements, breast feeding resources (lactation consultant if needed), and naturopathic baby care (vaccine consultation, food introduction, immune system support, prevention of allergies).
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With the increasing medicalization of pregnancy, this program is intended to support you and your baby through this natural process in the healthiest way possible: to promote a pregnancy free of complications, an efficient labor, successful delivery, and a healthy baby.
If you are already pregnant, you can jump into this program at any point, just call or email to book your next prenatal appointment!
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Baby's first year is a program to answer many questions that come up for infant's health. The program follows your baby's growth and development for the first year. Visits are scheduled every 3-4 months to address issues such as: breast feeding concerns, sleep issues, colic, vaccination discussion, treating illnesses such as common colds, food introduction, prevention of allergies, and optimal growth.
A baby's first year is a critical stage of his/her development. Our experience and knowledge will help parents make more informed decisions during this crucial period.
Please contact our clinic to learn more about the Baby's First Year Program.
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In response to the overwhelming number of women contacting our clinic who have completed some form of breast cancer treatment and are now looking for support and ways to reducing recurrence, we are offering a comprehensive program: The "Breast Cancer Recovery Program" or (BCRP).
BCRP, developed here in our clinic is a highly structured and scientific approach to reducing the chance of breast cancer recurrence. This is a restorative program whose aim is to improve energy, optimize nutrition, provide information on helpful supplements and nutrients, as well as address common complications of breast cancer treatment such as lymph edema, hot flashes and medication side-effects.
Please visit the breast cancer recovery program page to learn more or contact our clinic.
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Today more than ever massage therapy has become a crucial component to women's health. Whether it's purpose is stress relief, relaxation, muscle recovery (due to injury) or releasing tight muscles, its benefits can be clearly seen and felt. Moreover, massage therapy plays an important role in helping women recover from the effects of surgery and cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy. Massage therapy is often prescribed in our "Breast cancer Recovery Program" as a means to support and accelerate the body's natural healing process. At Annapurna Naturopathic our approach is unique in that we are strongly focused on women's health and look at every aspect of your condition from a woman's perspective. Our therapies and treatments are all planned with a woman's perspective in mind. If you have any questions or would like to book a masage therapy appointment please feel free to contact us at info@annapurnanaturopathic.com. If you would like to book an apointment, do so here. To learn more click here to see our Massage Therapy page.
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