Acupuncture can help…
» get rid of morning sickness
» you cope with your body's changes
» you sleep in the last weeks
» turn your baby on its head
» coax him/her into the world
» take some of the pain out of labour

"I had heard that acupuncture could turn my baby..needless to say I was very sceptical when Richard started heating my little toes! However it worked and at my next hospital visit I was told all was well."

Laura

"Morning sickness had become a real problem for me, anything and everything made me nauseous to the point that I could not even face the smell of certain foods. Richard had already treated me before my pregnancy so he was my first port of call. I needed two treatments in one week after which it settled down to the point at which I could eat more or less normally!"

Karen


   



At various times in your pregnancy you may find yourself needing help with troublesome side effects.   Once again acupuncture can relieve these common but unpleasant symptoms and leave you freer to enjoy your pregnancy.


Acupuncture is a safe form of treatment at this time, and works naturally and harmoniously with your body. 

In the early part of your pregnancy you may be troubled by nausea and vomiting. This will probably pass by the second trimester, but while it lasts it can be very debilitating and interfere with your daily life.  Acupuncture is particularly effective at alleviating this and a short course of treatment can make a huge difference.

In the later months you may suffer from heartburn, migraine, headaches, raised blood pressure, oedema, carpal tunnel syndrome and leg cramps.

 

Towards the end of pregnancy, acupuncture is a powerful tool and can work in ways you may not have considered. If your baby is breech, applying a herb to acupoints on the bladder meridian (on your foot), which are linked to your uterus, can turn your baby into the head-down position.

Similarly, a full-term baby stubbornly refusing to be born can be encouraged with acupuncture. Most women want to go into labour naturally, but sometimes it is necessary to induce labour to protect mother and baby. Acupuncture can induce labour safely and avoid the need for a drug-based intervention.

In addition Richard also recommends Tanya Shoop an Alexander Technique Teacher as a real aid to your pregnancy:

The Alexander Technique is a marvellous ante-natal preparation. Not only can a woman explore how she can use her changing body well during pregnancy but she can also have time to prepare for labour. We particularly look at how to release tension, some of which may have been there for a long time, and some of which is directly related to the pregnancy.
Tanya Shoop www.freeyourneck.co.uk


 
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