Ways to Help Reduce Nausea During Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND Nausea, or “morning sickness” is one of the most common symptoms women experience during pregnancy, affecting 50% to 80% of pregnant women.1 The typical presentation women experience is mild nausea at one point of the day (not just in the morning!) that is relieved by eating, is limited to the […]
Important Nutrients for a Vegan Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND There are a number of people who wish to sustain their vegan lifestyle during their pregnancy and consult a naturopath on how to keep with this lifestyle without harm to the growing baby. While I always recommend and educate my patients on the benefits of consuming small amounts meat in […]
First Do No Harm
Dr. Kathryn Cranford, ND, NHCM, CPM There is a time and place in birth where, unequivocally, technological intervention can be life-saving. That said, I arrive at the second principle. In pregnancy, often “First do No Harm” means “First Do Nothing”. The medical model is quick to intervene, while leaving things alone is often the best […]