Natural Postpartum Programs
Your Go-To Naturopaths for this Amazing Stage of Life ARE:
dR. BRIAN cASTEELS, ND & Dr. Jenna McNamee, ND
Baby is here! So, now what?
If you completed our natural pregnancy prep program, you are likely very well prepared! But even the most well-prepared mom's who got this need support. This program is for you, Mom.
Even the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its recommendations on postpartum care. They have stated that new mothers need ongoing care during the fourth trimester, which should replace the main six week check-up, with a period of sustained, holistic support instead. Every new family should have a comprehensive care plan and a care team that supports the mother's strengths and addresses her multiple, intersecting needs following birth.
ACOG states that postpartum care should be "an ongoing process, rather than a single encounter, with services and support tailored to each woman's individual needs.
If you completed our natural pregnancy prep program, you are likely very well prepared! But even the most well-prepared mom's who got this need support. This program is for you, Mom.
Even the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its recommendations on postpartum care. They have stated that new mothers need ongoing care during the fourth trimester, which should replace the main six week check-up, with a period of sustained, holistic support instead. Every new family should have a comprehensive care plan and a care team that supports the mother's strengths and addresses her multiple, intersecting needs following birth.
ACOG states that postpartum care should be "an ongoing process, rather than a single encounter, with services and support tailored to each woman's individual needs.
When Dr. McNamee had her daughter, she was shocked by just how little support new mom's get. It's like you become almost invisible after the baby is here. Baby is the star of the show and you are this vague shadow in the background. And don't get us wrong - as Mom's, this is the way we like it - we are programmed to focus on our babies at the expense of everything else!
However, whether we like it or not, we need more support than we think. Especially during that amazing but trying fourth trimester. And especially as new mom's (but don't get us wrong, this program is useful whether this is your first or tenth baby!)
Dr. McNamee designed this program to fill a gap in the current post-partum care, especially for Mom's.
This program follows you and your baby from the early days after birth all the way to the first birthday. It is so much more than a well-baby check-up.
However, whether we like it or not, we need more support than we think. Especially during that amazing but trying fourth trimester. And especially as new mom's (but don't get us wrong, this program is useful whether this is your first or tenth baby!)
Dr. McNamee designed this program to fill a gap in the current post-partum care, especially for Mom's.
This program follows you and your baby from the early days after birth all the way to the first birthday. It is so much more than a well-baby check-up.
FOR MOM:
It is designed to track all important parameters such as physical mental, emotional, and social health. A lot of the most common health concerns during the postpartum period, can creep up ever so subtlety, beneath your awareness. It is so incredibly important to have an objective third-party tracking you closely, so that any health concerns can be quickly diagnosed and treated. The longer you go without treatment, the more severe and longer-lasting (potentially chronic) these disorders can become. These disorders can even creep up many months after your baby's birth, when we least suspect them, so ensuring that you have ongoing support, monitoring, and care in the first year of your baby's life is very important.
In this program, we target any conditions that arose during pregnancy as well. These conditions can give us insights into how the body works and what you are susceptible to. We aim to re-balance the body with goals to ensure a swift return to optimal health, but we also work a lot on prevention because of the increased risks for the future that go along with developing certain disorders gestationally.
We also discuss important topics like hormone balance, breastfeeding, pumping, formula feeding, breast health, mental health, postpartum depression & anxiety, postpartum thyroiditis, self care, pelvic floor health, sexual and reproductive health, weight loss, and transitions back to work and away from baby.
It is designed to track all important parameters such as physical mental, emotional, and social health. A lot of the most common health concerns during the postpartum period, can creep up ever so subtlety, beneath your awareness. It is so incredibly important to have an objective third-party tracking you closely, so that any health concerns can be quickly diagnosed and treated. The longer you go without treatment, the more severe and longer-lasting (potentially chronic) these disorders can become. These disorders can even creep up many months after your baby's birth, when we least suspect them, so ensuring that you have ongoing support, monitoring, and care in the first year of your baby's life is very important.
In this program, we target any conditions that arose during pregnancy as well. These conditions can give us insights into how the body works and what you are susceptible to. We aim to re-balance the body with goals to ensure a swift return to optimal health, but we also work a lot on prevention because of the increased risks for the future that go along with developing certain disorders gestationally.
We also discuss important topics like hormone balance, breastfeeding, pumping, formula feeding, breast health, mental health, postpartum depression & anxiety, postpartum thyroiditis, self care, pelvic floor health, sexual and reproductive health, weight loss, and transitions back to work and away from baby.
FOR BABY:
It is designed to track all important parameters such as physical stats as well as physical, mental, emotional, and social milestones to ensure your baby is growing and progressing at a normal pace and meeting all developmental checkpoints. We also focus more on working towards optimizing feeding and troubleshooting any issues, as well as an in-depth focus on solid food introduction, including the when's, how's, what's, and where's so you can go into this important change armed with as much information as possible so as to feel confident and have a plan set out. Food introduction is so vitally important and can literally set the stage for the rest of your baby's life.
We know that you want your baby to get the healthiest start to life, so having a dedicated plan with regards to all the ins and outs of solid food introduction is so helpful in helping you to achieve those goals.
We also focus on baby sleep to work towards optimizing baby's sleep schedules and have a discussion on sleep training as well. Lastly, we go over some additional common baby illnesses and how to minimize their risk and treat them when they do happen.
By pairing individualized care, along with dietary and lifestyle recommendations, natural health product prescriptions, and acupuncture treatment if needed, in addition to in-depth discussions regarding the topics that matter to you most (both now and in the long-term), this program is specifically designed to best support you and your baby in that first postpartum year, with goals to optimize life-long health for you both.
It is designed to track all important parameters such as physical stats as well as physical, mental, emotional, and social milestones to ensure your baby is growing and progressing at a normal pace and meeting all developmental checkpoints. We also focus more on working towards optimizing feeding and troubleshooting any issues, as well as an in-depth focus on solid food introduction, including the when's, how's, what's, and where's so you can go into this important change armed with as much information as possible so as to feel confident and have a plan set out. Food introduction is so vitally important and can literally set the stage for the rest of your baby's life.
We know that you want your baby to get the healthiest start to life, so having a dedicated plan with regards to all the ins and outs of solid food introduction is so helpful in helping you to achieve those goals.
We also focus on baby sleep to work towards optimizing baby's sleep schedules and have a discussion on sleep training as well. Lastly, we go over some additional common baby illnesses and how to minimize their risk and treat them when they do happen.
By pairing individualized care, along with dietary and lifestyle recommendations, natural health product prescriptions, and acupuncture treatment if needed, in addition to in-depth discussions regarding the topics that matter to you most (both now and in the long-term), this program is specifically designed to best support you and your baby in that first postpartum year, with goals to optimize life-long health for you both.
What's Included?
5 Naturopathic Consultations -Initial Visit (90 min.) @ 2 Weeks -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 2 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 4 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 6 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 1 Year 3 Custom Herbal Tea Blends for You -targeted to you and your baby's age and postpartum stage as well as any health concerns Professional Natural Health Product & Supplement Recommendations for You AND Your Baby -targeted to you and your baby's age and postpartum stage as well as any health concerns (note: products are not included and are extra cost) Acupuncture for You -as needed in attempt to restore and rebalance the body after giving birth Dietary Recommendations for You AND Your Baby -targeted to you and your baby's age and postpartum stage as well as any health concerns Lifestyle Recommendations for You AND Your Baby -targeted to you and your baby's age and postpartum stage as well as any health concerns Laboratory Testing -as needed to address any health concerns in you or your baby Holistic Postpartum & Baby Care Topics: Physical milestones -facilitating optimal conditions for the development of head control/muscle development, rolling over, sitting, and crawling Feeding Baby -troubleshooting feeding issues -minimizing chances of breast issues (engorgement, blocked ducts, mastitis, abscesses) and how to treat them if they happen -extended breastfeeding and self-weaning: the low-down: physical and hormonal implications for mom, other implications for baby Mental Health -understanding and dealing with the "Baby Blues": what is normal, what is not normal? -continuous monitoring for postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis -if mental health challenges identified, targeted treatments applied to address them, with referral if necessary Hormone Balance -continuous monitoring for postpartum thyroiditis, adrenal fatigue, blood glucose challenges, and reproductive hormone imbalances that may be contributing to other symptoms -education regarding what to look out for in watching for these potential health concerns -lab testing where required Self Care -how to adequately take care of yourself to work towards optimizing your own functioning while coping with high baby demands -how to optimize your sleep -how to feed yourself well -how to support physical well-being -how to support social wellness Weight Loss -what to expect and how to best facilitate weight loss Baby Illnesses -GI: constipation, diarrhea, vomiting -Respiratory: colds and flus, ear infections -Skin: rashes -what to expect, standard treatment options, prevention Solid Food Introduction -the ultimate food introduction guide -when to introduce and how, and the research that backs up our approach in reducing the risk of food allergies -baby led weaning vs. traditional feeding ...and the science behind each approach as well as the pros and cons of each -food introduction schedule -foods to include in baby's diet -foods baby should avoid Additional Resources -community baby programs -community mom and baby programs -breastfeeding resources -pelvic floor health resources -postpartum mental health resources -emergency resources for mom and baby health Any Additional Recommendations Required due to any other health concerns (pre-existing, developed during pregnancy, or developed postpartum) Investment:
Initial Visit: $250.00 Follow-up Visit: $125.00 x4 Tea: $35 + HST x3 Total = $868.65 (billed separately at each visit and frequency/length of program is subject to change based on patient needs, but is illustrated to give a general overview of what is included and what can be expected) Mom and Baby are invoiced separately with their appointments being back to back, making up the 45 minutes -as Mom and Baby are separate patients and have separate visits, both invoices can be submitted for extended insurance benefits coverage where applicable Please write which program you are interested in in the booking notes when choosing your appointment.
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What's Included?
7 Naturopathic Consultations -Initial Visit (90 min.) @ 2 Weeks -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 1 Month -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 2 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 4 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 6 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 8 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 1 Year 3 Custom Herbal Tea Blends for You -targeted to you and your baby's age and postpartum stage as well as any health concerns Professional Natural Health Product & Supplement Recommendations for You AND Your Baby -targeted to you and your baby's age and postpartum stage as well as any health concerns (note: products are not included and are extra cost) Acupuncture for You -as needed in attempt to restore and rebalance the body after giving birth Dietary Recommendations for You AND Your Baby -targeted to you and your baby's age and postpartum stage as well as any health concerns Lifestyle Recommendations for You AND Your Baby -targeted to you and your baby's age and postpartum stage as well as any health concerns Laboratory Testing -as needed to address any health concerns in you or your baby Holistic Postpartum & Baby Care Topics: Physical milestones -facilitating optimal conditions for the development of head control/muscle development, rolling over, sitting, and crawling Feeding Baby -troubleshooting feeding issues -minimizing chances of breast issues (engorgement, blocked ducts, mastitis, abscesses) and how to treat them if they happen -extended breastfeeding and self-weaning: the low-down: physical and hormonal implications for mom, other implications for baby Mental Health -understanding and dealing with the "Baby Blues": what is normal, what is not normal? -continuous monitoring for postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis -if mental health challenges identified, targeted treatments applied to address them, with referral if necessary Hormone Balance -continuous monitoring for postpartum thyroiditis, adrenal fatigue, blood glucose challenges, and reproductive hormone imbalances that may be contributing to other symptoms -education regarding what to look out for in watching for these potential health concerns -lab testing where required Self Care -how to adequately take care of yourself to work towards optimizing your own functioning while coping with high baby demands -how to optimize your sleep -how to feed yourself well -how to support physical well-being -how to support social wellness Pelvic Floor -identifying pelvic floor challenges and when to seek additional support -naturopathic support for pelvic floor health Sexual & Reproductive Health -when is it safe to have sex? -contraception and pregnancy -getting pregnant while breastfeeding -birth spacing and the pros and cons of the different time intervals between siblings -incontinence & vaginal dryness -sex drive and libido after baby: what to expect and how to facilitate physical intimacy with your partner when you're not "feeling it" -getting your period back: what to expect Weight Loss -what to expect and how to best facilitate weight loss Baby Illnesses -GI: constipation, diarrhea, vomiting -Respiratory: colds and flus, ear infections -Skin: rashes -what to expect, standard treatment options, prevention Solid Food Introduction -the ultimate food introduction guide -when to introduce and how, and the research that backs up our approach in reducing the risk of food allergies -baby led weaning vs. traditional feeding ...and the science behind each approach as well as the pros and cons of each -food introduction schedule -foods to include in baby's diet -foods baby should avoid -troubleshooting feeding issues: when your baby won't eat solids, preventing picky eating -encouraging healthy eating habits Additional Resources -community baby programs -community mom and baby programs -breastfeeding resources -pelvic floor health resources -postpartum mental health resources -emergency resources for mom and baby health Any Additional Recommendations Required due to any other health concerns (pre-existing, developed during pregnancy, or developed postpartum) Investment:
Initial Visit: $250.00 Follow-up Visit: $125.00 x7 Tea: $35 + HST x3 Total = $1118.65 (billed separately at each visit and frequency/length of program is subject to change based on patient needs, but is illustrated to give a general overview of what is included and what can be expected) Mom and Baby are invoiced separately with their appointments being back to back, making up the 45 minutes -as Mom and Baby are separate patients and have separate visits, both invoices can be submitted for extended insurance benefits coverage where applicable Please write which program you are interested in in the booking notes when choosing your appointment.
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What's Included?
13 Naturopathic Consultations -Initial Visit (90 min.) @ 2 Weeks -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 1 Month -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 2 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 3 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 4 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 5 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 6 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 7 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 8 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 9 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 10 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 11 Months -Follow-up Visit (45 min) @ 1 Year 3 Custom Herbal Tea Blends for You -targeted to you and your baby's age and postpartum stage as well as any health concerns Professional Natural Health Product & Supplement Recommendations for You AND Your Baby -targeted to you and your baby's age and postpartum stage as well as any health concerns (note: products are not included and are extra cost) Acupuncture for You -as needed in attempt to restore and rebalance the body after giving birth Dietary Recommendations for You AND Your Baby -targeted to you and your baby's age and postpartum stage as well as any health concerns Lifestyle Recommendations for You AND Your Baby -targeted to you and your baby's age and postpartum stage as well as any health concerns Laboratory Testing -as needed to address any health concerns in you or your baby Holistic Postpartum & Baby Care Topics: Physical milestones -facilitating optimal conditions for the development of head control/muscle development, rolling over, sitting, crawling, and walking Feeding Baby -troubleshooting feeding issues -minimizing chances of breast issues (engorgement, blocked ducts, mastitis, abscesses) and how to treat them if they happen -extended breastfeeding and self-weaning: the low-down: physical and hormonal implications for mom, other implications for baby Mental Health -understanding and dealing with the "Baby Blues": what is normal, what is not normal? -continuous monitoring for postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis -if mental health challenges identified, targeted treatments applied to address them, with referral if necessary Hormone Balance -continuous monitoring for postpartum thyroiditis, adrenal fatigue, blood glucose challenges, and reproductive hormone imbalances that may be contributing to other symptoms -education regarding what to look out for in watching for these potential health concerns -lab testing where required Self Care -how to adequately take care of yourself to work towards optimizing your own functioning while coping with high baby demands -how to optimize your sleep -how to feed yourself well -how to support physical well-being -how to support social wellness Pelvic Floor -identifying pelvic floor challenges and when to seek additional support -naturopathic support for pelvic floor health Reproductive Health -guide to your first postpartum period: when to expect it, what to expect, and how to cope Sexual Health -when is it safe to have sex? -contraception and pregnancy -getting pregnant while breastfeeding -birth spacing and the pros and cons of the different time intervals between siblings -incontinence & vaginal dryness -sex drive and libido after baby: what to expect and how to facilitate physical intimacy with your partner when you're not "feeling it" Weight Loss -what to expect and how to best facilitate weight loss Baby Illnesses -GI: constipation, diarrhea, vomiting -Respiratory: colds and flus, ear infections -Skin: rashes -what to expect, standard treatment options, prevention Baby Sleep -the ultimate sleep guide: how to promote safe, independent sleep while still supporting your baby's need for close human comfort -our best sleep tips and tricks Solid Food Introduction -the ultimate food introduction guide -when to introduce and how, and the research that backs up our approach in reducing the risk of food allergies -baby feeding gear: our top picks -making your own puree -baby led weaning ...and the science behind each approach as well as the pros and cons of each -food introduction schedule -foods to include in baby's diet -foods baby should avoid -troubleshooting feeding issues: when your baby won't eat solids, preventing picky eating -encouraging healthy eating habits Sleep Training -the lowdown: is it helpful or harmful? Transitions -back to work -logistics of breastfeeding while working -daycare -how to make these transitions as seamless as possible Additional Resources -community baby programs -community mom and baby programs -breastfeeding resources -pelvic floor health resources -postpartum mental health resources -emergency resources for mom and baby health Any Additional Recommendations Required due to any other health concerns (pre-existing, developed during pregnancy, or developed postpartum) Investment:
Initial Visit: $250.00 Follow-up Visit: $125.00 x12 Tea: $35 + HST x3 Total = $1868.65 (billed separately at each visit and frequency/length of program is subject to change based on patient needs, but is illustrated to give a general overview of what is included and what can be expected) Mom and Baby are invoiced separately with their appointments being back to back, making up the 45 minutes -as Mom and Baby are separate patients and have separate visits, both invoices can be submitted for extended insurance benefits coverage where applicable Please write which program you are interested in in the booking notes when choosing your appointment.
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Please note: Dr. McNamee is not a lactation consultant nor is she a pelvic floor physiotherapist. However, she is skilled in identifying if there are breastfeeding or pelvic floor concerns, and depending on the severity, can apply naturopathic treatment modalities as well as refer to specified services when necessary.
