Clinic News

Improve your chances with IVF treatment by adding acupuncture and naturopathic medicine! Listen to Dr. Misa’s recent radio interview!

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Pregnancy & Labour

Dr. Misa Kawasaki, BSc, ND

Is a Naturopathic Doctor part of your prenatal health care team?

During the appointments with your Ob-​Gyn or midwife, there is often not enough time to have all your questions and concerns addressed, leaving you on your own to figure things out. Even though it causes you stomach ache and constipation, you diligently take Materna everyday and wonder what other supplements you should be taking. You can’t always trust what you read on the internet or hear from others, and this can cause unnecessary worry and anxiety during your pregnancy — especially if it’s your first time being pregnant.

As a mom of 2 daughters, Dr. Misa understands what you are going though and will work together with your Ob-​Gyn or midwife to educate you on keeping you and your baby healthy during your pregnancy and labour. Pregnancy and labour is a special privilege and natural process of life for women, NOT a pathology or a disease! Let Dr. Misa empower you to feel more in control of your body, allow you to care for your growing baby, and most of all ENJOY your pregnancy AND labour!

To book an appointment with Dr. Misa or for more information, click here.

What to expect from your prenatal visits

  • Consultation on dietary requirements during each trimester
  • Foods to avoid during pregnancy
  • What supplements are best for you and the baby
  • How to manage “morning sickness”, vaginal spotting, cold/​flu, fever, urinary tract
  • infections and fatigue without the use of medications
  • Preventing gestational diabetes and high blood pressure
  • Natural remedies for cervical ripening and effective labour

Did you know Dr. Misa is also a certified provider of acupuncture during pregnancy & labour?

Acupuncture can be used for:

  • Inducing labour in a late pregnancy
  • Turning a breech baby
  • Reducing nausea
  • Decreasing anxiety and improving sleep
  • Pain management during labour

Health & Wellness — The Way It Should Be

Meridian Wellness provides a warm, relaxing, family atmosphere and is the ideal environment to address all of your health care needs. Our goal is to improve your condition and health… but we also want to change the way you think about your health by helping you take a more active role in it.

Come visit us to discover health care the way it should be.

Our Health & Wellness Team