“Can you induce labour?”, is a common question to an acupuncturist. The third Trimester can be exciting – with you seeing the finish line in sight. You may begin to think about the birth a lot more and wonder if you’re open to Acupuncture to induce labour.
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Acupressure for Labour
by admin on January 24, 2018 Comments Off on Acupressure for LabourWhat is Acupressure for labour preparation all about? Acupressure for Labour has been substantiated with some clinical trials. Using it during your labour can be helpful. But why wait until the last minute to feel the symptomatic relief and use it?
read moreCan Relaxation Induce labour?
by admin on October 10, 2017 Comments Off on Can Relaxation Induce labour?Labour is one of those things in our lives, if we’re honest, we don’t feel in control. Things change from minute to minute and anything can happen. But can relaxation induce labour?
read moreStill Birth: Why giving yourself time to recover is a must.
by admin on July 30, 2017 Comments Off on Still Birth: Why giving yourself time to recover is a must.Having a Stillbirth is a traumatic event. There’s no other way to describe it. Besides the grief and loss, mourning and dealing with such an event, your body is in a bit of limbo physically. In this article I’ll talk about how Traditional Chinese Medicine would approach helping such a woman.
read moreThe effects of Caesarians on Gut Health according to Dr Mosely
by admin on July 24, 2017 Comments Off on The effects of Caesarians on Gut Health according to Dr MoselyIs there an effect of Caesarian on children and potentially later in their life? Yes according to the research Dr Michael Mosely is reporting on. Let’s take a look at what he’s discussing in his latest book “The Clever Guts Diet”.
read moreDid Acupuncture work to induce labour?
by admin on January 9, 2017 Comments Off on Did Acupuncture work to induce labour?Did Acupuncture work to induce labour? This is a great question and I’m asked it often. In this post, we’ll clarify what labour induction is, what Pre-birth Acupuncture is and I’ll tell you a little about my own Acupuncture preparations before labour. We’d also love for your to comment if you’ve had a story to tell about Acupuncture for your Birth Preparation.
read moreHow To Recover Quickly When You’ve had a C-Section
by admin on November 5, 2016 Comments Off on How To Recover Quickly When You’ve had a C-SectionYou’ve made it to the other side – Motherhood. You’ve had a Caesarian section and the Doctor has said about 6 weeks of recovery lie ahead. Which isn’t what you planned on…. Lets look at some ideas Chinese Medicine has, about recovery after C-Section and how it can help you.
read morePreparing for Labour : The Basics (Part 2)
by admin on October 17, 2016 Comments Off on Preparing for Labour : The Basics (Part 2)The latest research suggests preparing for labour using Complementary Medicine makes differences in birthing outcomes. Here, we continue our look at the Basics of Birth Preparation with one of the most important tips – Relaxation.
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by admin on October 10, 2016 Comments Off on Preparing for Labour : The Basics (Part 1)You may have your bag packed for the hospital and are ready for this baby to arrive. If you’re worried you’ve missed something or want some ideas of things you may not have even considered preparing for labour. There are things you can do to help make your birthing experience easier, more relaxing and a positive outcome. Check out this list, starting with Part 1 – Birth Intention & Hydration.
read moreLabour Preparation: Perineal Massage
by admin on October 5, 2016 Comments Off on Labour Preparation: Perineal MassagePerineal Massage. Just by saying those two words, I may have already got you offside! Some women are open to this technique and others are not. So here, we’l present the technique and look at the evidence behind it as a preparation for Labour, including less risk of tearing and episiotomy. (Which are the best reasons to consider Perineal Massage) I was advised by a mother of three who never had an episiotomy because of this technique, to consider it and it worked for me.
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