Pregnancy and Pediatrics
Dr. Joanna Thiessen is passionate about raising healthy, well-rounded children. As a Doula and a member of the Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors, she has received additional training relating to these important stages of life. Although she enjoys working with people from all walks of life, she has a particular passion for working with the pregnant community and their babies.
Examples of pregnancy and pediatric concerns that can be safely treated with Naturopathic medicine include (but are not limited to):
Prenatal / Pregnancy / Postpartum
- Infertility
- Repeated Miscarriages
- Pregnancy Concerns: nausea, backache, leg cramps, group B strep infection, constipation, heartburn, nutrition, diabetes, hypertension, post-dates, proper supplementation
- Labour & Birth Concerns: stalled or long labour, backache, emotional support, hemorrhage
- Post Partum Care: episiotomy healing, infection prevention, bonding, recuperation, after pains, emotional support
- Breastfeeding: lactation consultations, latching, infections, sore/cracked nipples, low milk production
Pediatric / Childhood
- Well Child visits
- ADHD
- Allergies, Eczema
- Asthma & other Respiratory concerns
- Colic, Constipation & other Digestive concerns
- Colds, flus & Ear infections
- Mental/Emotional concerns
- Slow weight gain
- Sleep related concerns
- Teething
- Thrush