At Vancouver Island Naturopathic Clinic Inc., our licensed Naturopathic Doctors provide individualized patient centred care to support you and/or your partner) at every stage in your prenatal and parenting journey from preconception to parenting. We combine traditional therapeutics with modern evidence based science offering you and informed and personalized approach to health care.

Preconception Care and Fertility Support

Evidence suggests that optimizing reproductive health before pregnancy may improve outcomes and overall wellness. Our Naturopathic Doctors offer personalized preconception care for individuals and couples preparing for conception or for individuals experiencing fertility challenges.

Pregnancy Focused Care

We look forward to joining your prenatal health care team educating you on each upcoming stage of pregnancy and helping you manage common pregnancy related ailments or discomforts while focusing to optimize wellness throughout gestation. We will also help you prepare for labour and delivery, the postpartum period and offer ongoing breastfeeding counselling and education. We support you alongside your midwife or maternity physician for an integrated approac

Acupuncture in Pregnancy

We offer acupuncture for pregnancy related concerns, labour preparation, breastfeeding challenges and postpartum support.

Acupuncture may be used in addition to mainstream care for many of the following concerns:

• morning sickness and nausea

• muscle tension, migraines, sciatica, and restless leg syndrome

• sleep quality 

• breech or malposition 

• pain management and relaxation

• breastfeeding challenges

• labour support starting at 37–38 weeks (with maternity provider approval)

• postpartum depression and anxiety

Referrals are welcome but not required. Book your acupuncture appointment by contacting reception.

Maternity Providers in Victoria

We are happy to work alongside your primary maternity care team to provide integrated, patient-centered care. To find a maternity provider in Victoria please visit the following:
https://pathwaysmedicalcare.ca/?s=Victoria&post_types=division&search_type=maternity

https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-services/pregnancy-birth-services/victoria-general-hospital-perinatal-services

Whether you are preparing for conception, managing pregnancy symptoms, navigating postpartum recovery, or breastfeeding challenges, our Naturopathic Doctors provide personalized, evidence-informed, and compassionate care. Book Your Visit today.