Pregnancy is a time when you want to take care of yourself and your health, so why not do it naturally with naturopathy ?
During the few months of pregnancy, there are already numerous medical appointments, but most women and couples appreciate having specific support in natural health, a particular listening ear, and quality time to discuss their natural vision of pregnancy.
What is naturopathy ?
Naturopathy offers natural lifestyle support.
We rely on various natural techniques such as nutrition, the use of plants, essential oils, breathing, physical exercise, water both internally and externally, the psycho-emotional aspect, treatments, etc.
Naturopathy supports you in pre-conception, during pregnancy, and postpartum., whether there are imbalances or everything is going wonderfully.
Naturopathy offers a perspective on your lifestyle (diet, sleep, activity), as a complement, never as a replacement, to the follow-up by your midwife or your doctor.
Naturopathy is complementary to the conventional monitoring of pregnancy, thus "than to the other follow-ups proposed by your gynecologist, midwife, doula, haptonomy practitioner, yoga instructor, sophrologist..."
What does naturopathy offer during pregnancy?
Naturopathy before, during, and after pregnancy allows for:
- boost fertility
- prepare your lifestyle to offer the best conditions for the baby,
- to experience the most natural pregnancy possible
- support the mother day to day, through nutrition, plants, and many other approaches,
- offers tools for childbirth preparation
- but also,prepare for postpartum, breastfeeding, and recovery after pregnancyIn a natural, personalized, and tailored way to your needs and possibilities
- A pregnant woman experiences significant changes both physically and emotionally.
Naturopathic support aims to accompany these changes so that the pregnancy proceeds under the best possible conditions.
We will look for individualized advice, adapted to the mother.
Specifically, we can discuss the mother's diet, favoring a varied and quality diet.
We also offer specific support at the end of pregnancy to prepare for a serene childbirth according to the wishes of the mother and the couple.
But also, we prepare for the postpartum period, breastfeeding, and this intense time of welcoming the baby. There is no single formula, but each naturopath will support you in their own way.
I am a mother of three children, and I support women and couples with great joy because I know how important this period is.
I understand women who wish to experience a natural pregnancy, to be heard, understood, and respected in their choices.
I know how important it is to be well supported and well prepared during pregnancy.
For all these reasons, I am committed to supporting you, without dogma, without stress, and without pressure...
Preparing for conception
pre-conception is crucial, and I encourage everyone who is considering having a child to prepare before conception.
- a good preparation upstream can allow:
- to integrate this project into daily life, without pressure but with joy
Some natural tips to prepare for conception:
- to have a healthy diet, "...by consuming high-quality foods, as close to their natural state as possible."
- while working on his/her/their Emotions, his desires and possibly about his past if necessary
- in inquiring on conception, pregnancy, life with a baby...
This pre-conception phase is a unique opportunity to prepare in order to provide the best possible conditions for your child's arrival...
Don't deprive yourself !
Without pressure, prepare yourself naturally to provide the best conditions for your baby.
Which plants are prohibited during pregnancy ?
There are many taboos and preconceived notions about what is good or bad during pregnancy.
As a precautionary principle, if we don't know, if no study has been conducted, it is prohibited during pregnancy.
There are, however, many plants, essential oils, hydrosols, and other things that are completely safe to use during pregnancy.
Get informed and seek guidance to choose the appropriate plants according to the stage of pregnancy.
Between recommendations related to real risks and the advice from your loved ones on food, drinks, plants, cravings, rituals, etc... Sort it out!
Despite everything, if you don't know, as a precautionary principle, do not make risky discoveries during pregnancy !
During the first three months of pregnancy, the use of most essential oils. On the other hand, one could turn towards the hydrosols and hydrosols, which are a wonderful alternative for pregnant women and children.
Certain plants with abortifacient effects should be avoided, such as large quantities of sage, mugwort, wormwood, yarrow...
Get support to know which plants are suitable for your needs according to the stage of pregnancy.
Ask your midwife which herbal teas suit your stage of pregnancy.
Some natural tips for a serene pregnancy:
- Rest. and listen to your needs
- Favor a diet rich in high-quality fruits and vegetables.
- Drink quality water and herbal teas tailored to your needs
- Get some fresh air, go out into nature, treat yourself.
- Move, have a gentle and adapted physical activity (walking, yoga, swimming)
- Prepare yourself for childbirth and prepare for the postpartum period.
- Enjoy this pregnancy to the fullest, savor the present moment, and cultivate joy in your daily life.
- Be accompanied by an experienced naturopath with whom you feel confident.
In a few words, to summarize,
Prepare yourself ahead of the design phase.
Take care of yourself naturally during pregnancy.
Prepare for the postpartum period,
Get support from a naturopath specialized in pregnancy care to personalize these recommendations.
