What is Maternity FUnctional Medicine? |
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Maternity Functional Medicine takes the root cause, systems approach to medical care and applies to the unique changes that occur during conception, pregnancy and postpartum.
By utilizing advanced lab testing specific to pregnancy, and observation strategies we develop a treatment protocol that addresses physiologic changes throughout pregnancy. Using natural and nutritional supplements with diet and nutrition therapy, we can treat disease and create an overall biologically functional prenatal and childbirth experience. |
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What to Expect |
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Like our other Functional Medicine appointments, we spent extensive time discussing previous health, prenatal history along with current symptoms, diet, and lifestyle habits, with initial appointments running between 1.5-2 hours. Unlike our other FM appointments, we will look at specific physiological changes depending on your current gestation.
We will help you understand what is happening to your body, physiologically, and guide you through the changes to come in the upcoming weeks to help you reach optimal pregnancy function. If you are presenting a pregnancy complication, in conjunction with your doctor or midwife we will identify underlying patterns and nutritional components. We will create a customized treatment protocol that may include diet and lifestyle modifications, supplements and/or acupuncture. |