Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn, Naturopathic Doctor, Vancouver, BC

Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn practices family medicine with special interests in hormonal imbalances, gastrointestinal concerns & conditions, autoimmune disease and mental health. As a primary care naturopathic physician, support for both acute and chronic conditions is available. Dr. Schamerhorn is a dedicated physician who welcomes patients with a variety of health concerns and anyone who is looking to improve their overall health and wellness. It is her goal to motivate and inspire patients to take control of their health and wellness by empowering them with the right educational tools. ello! I'm Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn I am passionate about helping patients achieve vibrant and successful lives through individualized treatment plans tailored to their specific goals and health concerns. Becoming an ND I obtained my B.Sc from University of British Columbia with a focus in Biology, Biochemistry, and Psychology. Here I was introduced to various aspects of health and became curious about finding a way to integrate them in achieving optimal health. I then completed my naturopathic medical training at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in Vancouver. I was honoured and grateful to receive the Clinical Excellence Award upon graduation. I have a passion for education am committed to continuous learning. My Practice Focus I have a keen interest in hormonal imbalances, autoimmune diseases, and mental health (including stress management). It is my passion to motivate and inspire patients to take control of their health and wellness by empowering them with the right education and tools. Want to Know More? I LOVE reading & books (I usually have 3 on the go at once) - almost always non-fiction I truly believe in the principle doctor as teacher. When I am not in clinic I teach Anatomy and Biomedicine at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine Walks by the ocean are my favourite way to end a day. Days off are either spent by the ocean or exploring in the mountains. Lastly, I LOVE (LOVE!) coffee

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One of the most common conditions women experience during their first trimester of their pregnancy is nausea and vomiting and although it is quite normal, it can cause women a lot of stress and fatigue as well as a loss of a lot of nutrients and fluids.

The cause isn’t fully understood. However, it’s mainly due to the increase – the exponential increase of hormones experienced during this time, mainly HCG, estrogen, and progesterone. These hormones have effects on all other cells in the body as well which can cause some of these gastrointestinal symptoms women feel.

Although nausea can be very frustrating and tiring for women, there are a lot of treatment options to help. Simple things like changing your diet and your lifestyle can make a huge impact, like having regular exercise or ensuring that there’s always food in your stomach. Having an empty stomach can actually make the nauseating symptoms much more severe. So keeping a snack in your purse or in your car will help alleviate some of these symptoms.

Dehydration is common in women with increased nausea and vomiting so it’s really important to find ways to replenish fluid in the body. If you’re not able to keep water down or have trouble taking in water, intravenous vitamin therapy is a great alternative.

With this treatment, your naturopathic doctor can also infuse vitamins directly into your blood stream. Vitamins such as B6 and B12 will help decrease the nauseous feeling as well as increase energy throughout your pregnancy. Again, it depends on the patient. And we often will design very specific treatment plans in terms of supplements and dietary change to help with these symptoms.  Lab tests, of course, play a big role in diagnosing digestive issues. So, we would look at systemic levels of inflammation. We can also measure hydrogen and methane on the breath to determine if there are any microorganisms contributing to these symptoms.  If you’re experiencing digestive issues of any kind and you’d like to learn more about what’s causing these symptoms, see your local naturopathic doctor.