Episode 02: Naturopathic Care for Modern Mamas
Very early on in my first pregnancy, I was struck by how confusing it was to have a child. I felt like a number to my healthcare providers, which, let’s be honest, was no fault of their own having to see anywhere from 20-30 pregnant women in a day. It seemed like everything from prenatal vitamins to preparing for labor and delivery was a bit “churn and burn” and that any deviation from the norm was a hassle. Now I was a lucky one. I was able to have a magical doula by my side which completely changed the game for me, but I realize that many women out there don’t even know these birth angels exist. Fast forward to my six-week postpartum visit, a tick of approval that my bits were in order, whatever that means to a woman with a “this many days old” baby, and I couldn't help but think, what the heck is going on here?
In more countries around the world than I can count, post-partum care means that a midwife comes to your home for checks and to make sure that you, the mom, are doing ok. I had more time with a doctor after a carpal tunnel surgery than I did after giving a human life. So what gives? And more importantly, what should we as moms be doing after that six-week visit to take care of ourselves if our broken system won’t do it for us? Let’s find out.
For this week’s episode, I am thrilled to be joined by Dr. Carissa Halas (Hal-ass) Fioritto, a Naturopathic Physician with Connecticut-based Collaborative Natural Health Partners. Carissa is a mom and she’s also a doctor for moms, working with women who suffer from burnout, stress, digestive disorders, and all the mental and physical aches and pains that come with being a parent. As a naturopathic physician, Carissa helps patients get more energy, sleep better, and tackle everyday mom-related health issues using customized using targeted nutrients, herbal therapies, and IV therapy.
Listen below to hear my conversation with Carissa and thanks for spending your time with us!