Categories: Birth Preparation

Conventional Pregnancy Care

As soon as you find out that you are pregnant, it is vital that you call your health care practitioner to set up an appointment. Proper prenatal care will ensure that you optimize your chances of having a healthy baby. It is also very important to start taking a prenatal vitamin right away. Be sure to choose one made without artificial dyes and with the recommended amount of folic acid.

It’s very important to find the best care during your pregnancy. You need to find someone whom you trust; someone who will be there for you when you are in need. . Nowadays, people have a choice between obstetricians, family practitioners and midwives as their health care providers when they are pregnant. Many women are rediscovering the wonderful experience of using a doula at their birth.

Finding an FP

To find a family practitioner in your area, contact the American Academy of Family Physicians. In Canada, contact your provincial chapter of the College of Family Physicians. However, be aware that not all family physicians deliver babies, so make sure you ask about this when you meet with them.
Different obstetricians have privileges at different hospitals. If it is really important to you to deliver in a particular hospital, than you may want to look for an obstetrician with privileges at that hospital.

Overall, though, your main concern should be with finding a doctor that you like. At your first visit, be sure to ask them questions about their practicing philosophy to make sure they can provide you with the kind of care and delivery experience you want. To find an obstetrician in Canada, contact the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. Also, ask your friends, family and co-workers if they have any recommendations. If you have a regular health care provider, they may know of an obstetrician that you can be referred to.

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Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.