Prenatal & Post Partum Care
Supporting Your Journey Through Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
Bringing a new life into the world is a transformative experience—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. As a licensed midwife and family practice naturopathic physician, I focus on whole health during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, providing individualized and evidence-based educational support. My approach complements routine maternity care provided by an obstetrician or midwife.
What to Expect with Dr. Sunita
- Work adjunctively with your core maternity care team throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum to support your educational and health goals.
- Meet regularly in-person or virtually during pregnancy and postpartum to align with maternity care visits and personal experience.
- Craft a fluid birth plan and establish a labor support team based on shared decision-making.
- Develop a plan for nutritional, botanical, and supplemental support tailored to common pregnancy, postpartum, and infant feeding concerns, utilizing safe, evidence-based methods.
- Address physical, mental, and emotional challenges during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and newborn care, developing practical strategies to support life and parenting.
Postpartum Care
The postpartum period is a time of healing, adjustment, and deep connection. Holistic postpartum care offers support for physical recovery, emotional well-being, and the transition into parenthood. Services include:
Nutritional & Supplemental Support
- Nutrient-dense dietary guidance, botanical medicine, and supplementation to aid physical recovery and energy replenishment.
- Support for lactation, milk production, and postpartum hormonal balance.
- Assistance with feeding challenges, whether breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or combination feeding.
Mental & Emotional Care
- Personalized postpartum support for navigating the transition to parenthood, adjusting relationships, and addressing mental health concerns.
- Strategies to reduce the likelihood of postpartum depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.
Holistic Sleep & Rest Guidance
- Approaches to optimize rest and sleep while respecting the rhythms of both parent and baby.
- Practical sleep strategies that align with family dynamics and newborn needs.
Prenatal Care: Nurturing Your Pregnancy
Nutritional Support
- Whole-food nutrition guidance and botanical medicine to support parent and baby.
- Safe supplementation to address common pregnancy concerns such as morning sickness, nausea, fatigue, brain fog, anemia, and blood sugar management.
- Strategies for gestational diabetes management and overall metabolic support.
Movement & Mindfulness
- Yoga, meditation, exercise, and breathwork guidance to support physical changes and discomforts during pregnancy and postpartum.
- Mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Birth Preparation
- Education on physiological birth, comfort techniques, and shared decision-making to ensure an empowering birth experience.
- Development of a flexible birth plan and support team to balance natural birth preferences with medical interventions as needed.
Bottle, Chest, & Formula Feeding Guidance
Feeding a newborn is a bonding experience requiring education, patience, and individualized support. Holistic infant feeding care respects the diverse needs of families and may include:
Lactation Support
- Guidance with latching, positioning, and overcoming feeding challenges.
- Troubleshooting issues such as tongue-ties and milk supply concerns.
Bottle, Chest & Formula Feeding Guidance
- Support and counsel for parents who are bottle, chest, or hybrid feeding, ensuring proper infant nourishment and digestive health.
Infant Massage & Bonding Techniques
- Gentle techniques to support digestion, relaxation, and enhance the parent-baby bond.
Resources to Learn More
For those searching for prenatal care near you, exploring what is prenatal care, or seeking postpartum care, holistic support provides a well-rounded approach to parenthood. If you are looking for comprehensive care throughout pregnancy and postpartum, this approach ensures that both parent and baby receive the nurturing support they deserve.
