During pregnancy a women's body goes through an enormous amount of change. It is important that she is receiving the optimal amount of nutrients to support the demands of the growing baby and herself. As well as supporting optimal health for both mother and baby complementary medicine can help relieve some of the symptoms of pregnancy such as morning sickness, cramps, insomnia and muscle pain.
A naturopathic consultation can ensure that you are meeting all your nutritional needs during pregnancy and can address or prevent any nutritient deficiences to improve both yours and your baby's health. It is also an important time to stockpile nutrients so after your baby is born you have good energy levels and can enjoy motherhood in good health.
Acupuncture can be fantastic for both mother and baby during pregnancy. Whether it be for relaxation, general wellness and energy or for a specific problem such as morning sickness it can provide a drug free and natural approach.
Some conditions that respond really well to acupuncture during pregnancy include:
- Morning sickness
- Tiredness & lethargy
- Sciatica, back pain and synthesis pubis
- Constipation and heart burn
- The pain of varicous veins and hemoriods
- Breech presentation
- Natural labour induction
- Birth preparation
Pre-Birth Acupuncture
Pre-birth acupuncture is used to balance a womens body and prepare her cervix to promote a more active labour (and hopefully a reduced requirement for medical intervention and pain relief.) Pre-birth acupuncture can begin at 36-37 weeks and is given weekly up until labour commences.