Pregnancy & Postpartum
Support from pre-conception through pregnancy and motherhood.
Pregnancy is an exciting time, with lots of big emotions. Support in this area may feel overwhelming, or appointments with your care team may feel few and far between. Depending on your health history, key checkpoints can support a smooth pregnancy, ensuring you and your baby are well-supported through each trimester.
The fourth trimester and postpartum period is a time of great physical and emotional change, as baby and you adjust to your new life together. During this time and months to follow, the postpartum body undergoes drastic shifts in hormones and nutrients. Screening and supporting you during this time can ensure prompt support and prevention and that you and your baby are thriving.
Dr. Ashley provides key checkpoints for lab testing, screening, and monitoring through pregnancy and the postpartum period, ensuring your feel well-supported and confident in your journey.
Key aspects of care
Thorough assessment and screening to map out a pregnancy and postpartum plan. Together we address any questions and discuss any risk factors we should be monitoring.
Support may look like:
Nutrition guidance and resources for each trimester and postpartum period
Managing pregnancy-related concerns including nausea, vomiting, heartburn, fatigue, sleep disturbance, aches/pains, and more.
Discussing labor support and resources
Mental health screening and support
Key lab testing and monitoring
Pregnancy-safe iron infusions and vitamin infusions or shots, as indicated
C-section or vaginal delivery support and follow-up
Breastfeeding support and guidance
Postpartum support: energy, sleep, nutrition, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, and more.
In-person or virtual appointments are available for quick and easy integration into your busy life.
Get started today
Dr. Ashley is accepting new patients, in-person and virtually across British Columbia.
