Naturopathic
Pregnency
As a mother herself, Dr. Wendler N.D. recognizes the importance of both giving and receiving optimal wellness & preventative care for you and your baby at each stage of your growth together. Dr. Wendler’s passion for a perinatal clinical focus was ignited with her first pregnancy in 2010, and almost 2 decades later continues to ensure each family in her clinical practice receives supportive, respectful & thorough health & wellness care.
Naturopathic medicine is uniquely placed to positively influence the development of your baby including his/her nervous system, digestive system, immune system and even their lifelong genetic expression through nutritional medicine, lifestyle medicine & clinical supplementation during your pregnancy.
Dr. Wendler N.D. is experienced in:
- pregnancy related screening tests (e.g. blood and urine testing is available for diagnostic use)
- being proactive to pregnancy related conditions to prevent or reduce dis-ease states and effects on you and your baby
- addressing pregnancy related conditions (e.g. gestational diabetes, hypertension, nausea and vomiting, etc.) with naturally oriented medicines including nutritional medicine, clinical supplementation, acupuncture, pelvic floor therapy and more
- supporting your pregnant body through all trimesters for optimal mind-body wellness
- post partum primary care for you and your new baby
Birth Planning
The birth of your baby should be an amazingly empowering experience. Together, you and Dr. Wendler N.D. can explore your birth-day expectations and preferences and strategies to support a physiological birth experience. Dr. Wendler N.D. will share her experiences & resources in natural birthing techniques that can bring your baby into the world for a gentle, relaxed and blissful family focused experience. Dr. Wendler N.D. has a strong commitment to educating expectant families about the power of the birth experience and will help you feel supported, comfortable and prepared for a smooth transition to the post partum period as a new parent.
Pregnancy Symptoms
Many expectant mamas experience pregnancy related symptoms that may make this beautiful & exciting time of life challenging. Naturopathic medicine has a variety of treatment methods proven to be safe and supportive in addressing pregnancy related morning sickness, gestational diabetes, yeast infections, UTIs, headaches, heartburn/acid reflux, infections and more.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture and acupressure are safe during all stages of pregnancy. Acupuncture has been clinically proven to provide relief from nausea & vomiting, manage pregnancy induced high blood pressure, reduce anxiety & provide relief from back, pubic and sciatic pain so you can feel more rested, relaxed & comfortable. Your growing baby will receive these benefits too!
Dr. Wendler is pleased to offer the following services to ensure your birth/day is everything you deserve it to be:
- Prebirth acupuncture
- Labour enhancing acupuncture
- Moxibustion and acupuncture for a breech presenting baby
- Pelvic floor assessment including education based appointments on protecting your pelvic floor during birth, readying the pelvic floor for birth, optimal birth positions, reducing medical interventions & post partum pelvic floor issues (e.g urinary incontinence)
Dr. Wendler N.D. believes in the incredible power of your body to nourish and birth your baby. She aims to empower women to feel confident and strong in their bodies throughout pregnancy & birth.
Dr. Wendler’s Well Pregnancy appointments are uniquely designed to support your pregnancy through all stages of growth & development and can be used as a time to answer your pregnancy, birth and post partum related questions and concerns.
Dr. Wendler N.D. is committed to providing you with the absolute highest quality of evidenced informed, compassionate care for you and your growing baby.
