Prenatal & Postpartum Care in Vancouver

Care for you and your growing baby

Pregnancy brings big changes, and many people look for gentle, drug-free ways to feel more comfortable. Prenatal acupuncture is adapted for pregnancy: your practitioner chooses points carefully, positions you comfortably with extra support, and adjusts treatment trimester by trimester.

During pregnancy

• Nausea and fatigue in early pregnancy
• Low back and pelvic discomfort
• Stress, low mood and sleep
• Preparing your body for birth in the final weeks

Please note: if you're pregnant and booking a facial rejuvenation treatment, email Trace-Ace first to discuss options.

Postpartum care: the fourth trimester

The first weeks and months after birth, often called the fourth trimester, ask a lot of your body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine this is a time to rest and rebuild the Qi and blood used in pregnancy and birth. Gentle acupuncture and moxibustion, a traditional warming therapy for recovery after birth, aim to support your recovery, your energy and your mood. Babies are welcome. Delphine does not overlap appointments during fourth trimester sessions, so she stays available to care for your little one while you rest.

Postpartum concerns people often bring

• Fatigue and low energy
• Broken sleep and difficulty resting when you can
• Low mood, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed
• Lactation challenges such as low milk supply and breast engorgement
• Back, neck and shoulder aches from feeding and carrying
• Pelvic discomfort and recovery after birth
• Night sweats and feeling depleted

C-section and other scars

Once a C-section scar is fully healed, Trace-Ace offers microneedling and acupuncture to help soften the scar and ease any tightness, numbness or pulling around it. About scar treatment

Gentle care for babies and children

Delphine also treats babies and children, without needles. Depending on your child's age and comfort, she may use gentle acupressure, small acupressure magnets or Jin Shin Jyutsu, a gentle hands-on practice. There is no minimum age, and each treatment is adjusted to suit your child. Parents bring their little ones for support with early-life challenges such as:

• Sleep and settling
• Recovering from a difficult birth
• Digestion, such as gas, discomfort and fussiness after feeds

Treatment for babies and children works alongside the care of your family doctor or pediatrician. Please share your child's age and any health concerns when you book.

Herbal support before and after birth

Natalia offers herbal consultations for pre and postnatal support. Some herbs are not suitable during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so her recommendations are chosen with that in mind. Always let her know if you are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding. About herbal medicine

Emotional support

Big emotions after birth are common, and postpartum depression and anxiety are common and treatable. Along with acupuncture, our counsellor, Antonio, offers a supportive space to talk things through. About counselling

When to get help right away: contact your doctor or midwife promptly if you have heavy bleeding, a fever, a hot, red or painful area on your breast, severe or worsening pain, or feelings of hopelessness. For your baby, seek medical care right away for a fever, trouble breathing, poor feeding, fewer wet diapers or unusual sleepiness. If you have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, or in any emergency, call 911.

These are complementary therapies. They work alongside, not instead of, care from your doctor, midwife or specialist. Please tell your practitioner about any diagnoses, medications, pregnancy or breastfeeding.