Acupuncture for pregnancy and birthing
Acupuncture is such a gift to pregnant women! Follow the links below for your specific pregnancy needs. Acupuncture treatment for symptoms during pregnancy Acupuncture is a low-risk and gentle therapy, allowing you to relieve some of the discomforts of pregnancy – such as pelvic pain or lower back pain – without drugs. Chinese Herbal […]
Post-natal recovery
Chinese medicine considers the post-partum period as one of the most vulnerable times in a woman’s life. The reason for this is because of the profound task of birth. During birth, the mother must open on every level – physical, emotional and spiritual. The task of birth asks the mother to travel to the deepest […]
Acupuncture and pregnancy wellbeing
Yes, it is OK have acupuncture in pregnancy even if you don’t feel any symptoms or problems. It’s very valuable to take time out to rest and replenish your energy. These days, most women are working well into the third trimester – this includes the 24/7 work of stay-at-home parenting. This is reason enough to […]
Acupuncture preparation for birth
Pre-birth Acupuncture Pre-birth Acupuncture is a wonderful way to prepare both mind and body before the birth of your baby. Treatments are usually weekly from 37 to 40 weeks. Pre-birth Acupuncture helps towards: Preparing your body for labour Relaxing you and addressing anxiety around the birth Giving you energy for labour and recovery Dealing with specific […]
Chinese medicine and pregnancy
Changes in pregnancy and beyond For a new human being, the journey of conception and pregnancy is the entry-way into the world. Chinese medicine recognises that pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life. It is an altered physiological state with special characteristics. Whereas menses used to gather and release with each moon, now […]
