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support during this time can often be for both mother and baby.
It’s another time of transition. For the woman it’s
the change from pregnancy to the roles of motherhood and breastfeeding,
and for baby; from the womb to the outside world.
It’s a period marked by many physical, emotional and lifestyle
changes and using natural and complementary medicines to support
these provides both an effective and safe option for mothers and
babies.
An appointment is usually scheduled for the first few weeks after
the baby is born, if this is appropriate.
- Pregnancy/postnatal diet and supplement regime is reviewed
and revised if necessary, with a special focus on any increased
nutritional demands as a result of the birth experience eg. iron
for post-partum haemorrhage, zinc, bioflavonoids and vitamin C
to aid healing after a caesarean or perineal tear.
- Herbal formula dispensed to aid recovery from birth and to support
breastfeeding, if appropriate.
- Gentle and safe treatment for ailments in baby such as colic
and reflux.
- Discussion/information given re:
“I first met Kristin at a local breastfeeding
meeting when my baby was 7 weeks old. We talked about
how difficult it can be having an unsettled baby,
particularly when you’re not really sure why
as a first time mother. Kristin gave me a few bits
of sound advice that day so I decided to follow it
up and book a consultation with her.
I was impressed that during the consultation Kristin
looked into my current diet, my health during my pregnancy,
my baby’s birth experience and her feeding and
sleeping patterns. The birth was traumatic for both
my baby and I, after 28 hours of slow and exhausting
labour it ended in a caesarean section after a failed
vacuum extraction. Kristin was the first person to
suggest I take my baby to see a chiropractor specialising
in babies to check for spinal misalignment as a result
of birth. She also suggested I take all dairy products
out of my diet as it may be contributing to her colic,
and she also looked at my daughter’s tongue
and thought she may have silent reflux.
After visiting a paediatric chiropractor it was found
my baby’s skull bones were misaligned from the
vacuum extraction and she would have been suffering
constant pressure headaches. Her spine also needed
gentle adjustment. Taking dairy out of my diet had
also helped her colic and a few weeks later a paediatrician
also diagnosed her with silent reflux. After all the
treatments we got a different baby, and are so grateful
for Kristin’s original suggestions. Now I’m
really starting to enjoy my baby and motherhood a
lot more. Thank you for all your support Kristin.”
M & J - Karratha, WA
August 2007
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Consultations:
Contact Kristin about a naturopathy
consultation.
Visit Naturopathic Support for naturopathy
fees, dispensary fees and location.
“A friend suggested I see Kristin when my baby
was 10 weeks old for some natural remedies to help
increase my breast milk supply. I had been quite stressed
and run-down and my milk supply had dropped. Kristin
gave me some postnatal supplements and also made up
a herbal tonic for breastfeeding. After a couple of
weeks I noticed I had more energy and the herbs had
really helped my milk quantity. Both my baby and I
are a lot happier now. I didn’t need to take
the all of the herbal mixture so it’s nice to
know its there if I ever need it again as a backup
remedy”.
Sarah M, Karratha WA
Baby Elise, February 2006
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