Pregnancy

Acupuncture is an ideal form of treatment for many circumstances. Offering women a drug-free relief for many conditions which arise in pre-conception, pregnancy, childbirth and post-natally boosts a female’s desire to be in the best possible health for not just themselves but their family.

There are a lot of problems that are considered normal in pregnancy such as:
Swollen feet
Morning sickness
Sciatica
Pregnancy induced hypertension
Anxiety
Dizziness
Constipation
Itching
Sinus
Insomnia, and more

Acupuncture can improve your quality of life and prevent conditions from worsening to the point of requiring medical care
In addition, preparing for birth can be a concerning time for some mums-to-be. There is the longing to finally meet your baby and there is trepidation as to what lies ahead!

Pre-birth treatments are designed to assist you to enter into birth in the best possible energetic state and prepare for labour – the most incredible experience of your life. It involves a series of 4 treatments weekly from 36 or 37 weeks. It is designed according to your constitution and pregnancy history and will certainly:

• Promote optimal conditions during pregnancy and birth
  - ensuring there is enough energy and stamina for you enter into labour
• Prepp the cervix and pelvis
  - help position the baby for the best presentation for labour
• Treat any conditions you are experiencing

Statistical Research

Research data has shown that pre-birth acupuncture can:

• Reduce the need for an induction
• Reduce the need for an epidural
• Reduce the need for an emergency caesarean delivery
• Increase chances of a normal vaginal birth
• Has a positive effect in reducing labour time and women experiencing a natural efficient labour

Acupressure in labour is a hands-on technique used by you/partner to assist you in labour. There are 5 great reasons you should try it:

(1)Relieves pain by releasing endorphins and blocking pain receptors to the brain
(2)Helps in having an efficient labour supporting dilation of the cervix
(3)Non-invasive as it increases the efficiency of contractions
(4)Involves no drugs
(5)Gives your partner something to do

All that is needed to learn this technique is 1 treatment session where you’ll be given a handbook to guide you when labour begins.

Post-natal care is very important in Chinese philosophy. You’ve expended a lot of energy giving birth and acupuncture is ideal in helping you recover.
The objective is to prevent illness developing or any other condition you might be experiencing worsening after having your precious baby. Post-natal care can begin 3 days after giving birth to boost your energy and rebuild the body’s resources such as Qi and blood that is lost during pregnancy and childbirth. A technique ‘mother warming’ involves a once-off clinic treatment using moxa to warm the abdominal area & lower back which can then be further applied at home.

Scar bridging is a very effective treatment method for women who have undergone a caesarean-section with the resulting prominent scar tissue/adhesion left behind. Scar bridging promotes proper healing of the injured area providing circulation and releasing the blocked energy from the incision.
Scar bridging is not just for aesthetics. The tissue build-up from the cut, can cause stretching or pulling from the scar tissue affecting their hip flexors or psoas muscles which can reflect pain in the lower back. It can also be responsible for other problems with lower digestion such as IBS or elimination difficulties. Scars which are jagged, lumpy, knotted, red or tight scars often soften and change colour to nearer normal, while lumps, knots and stretched areas relax and in some cases, can disappear. Local sensitivity diminishes as well as pain and pulling from internal adhesions.
Treatment can begin as soon as post-operative healing has taken place with quite dramatic results. Even if you have scars are 1-2 years old, or older, just expect a few more treatment sessions than a fresh one.