Are you feeling nauseous, tired and unwell? Queasy, feeling off colour, vomiting, find smells hard to handle? Do you want to have a healthy pregnancy and have relief from those feelings of nausea, vomiting and exhaustion!? Are you looking for natural relief from morning sickness? Don’t despair! There are some natural solutions in Chinese medicine…
Often the first time many people hear of acupuncture during pregnancy if they are overdue and acupuncture is suggested by their midwife, obstetrician or GP to go see an acupuncturist to help start labour spontaneously to avoid a medical induction. However, there are many reasons to receive acupuncture during pregnancy and one of those is…
Australia has a high c-section rate of around 30% of births. This rate is among the highest in the world. Many women feel grief about not having the birth they wanted and plan for a vaginal birth with the next pregnancy. Acupuncture is often suggested to women preparing for a VBAC in the third trimester…
Acupuncture in pregnancy is a great therapy! It is safe and surprisingly relaxing. Many people use acupuncture for fertility, and receiving it in pregnancy is a natural transition. However if you are new to acupuncture we will look at some of the reasons to get acupuncture during pregnancy. When to start? You can start acupuncture…
Bleeding during the early stages of pregnancy is really alarming. What do you do when your healthcare provider advises you there is nothing to do, go home and wait to see what happens? The waiting time can be mind numbing, the grief is overwhelming. If you are in the first trimester you may not have…
We have all arrived here with stories told or untold. We all have a history, or a her-story. It is the tapestry of life that is woven on a web of our emotional, spiritual and physical journeys. All we have experienced is the road map to get us here. Where is here? Pregnant. With all…
Here we continue on from the previous article regarding the development and recommendations during pregnancy. We are focusing on months 4-6. The fetus is now receiving nourishment from the placenta. The fetus is now starting to receive energy from the 5 elements – water, fire, earth, metal, wood. You can find more information on the…
The first 3 months In Classical Chinese medicine, pregnancy is considered a spiritual action. It is advised to often partake in prayer and contemplation while being surrounded by things of beauty and pleasantry. Immerse yourself with relaxing music, beautiful art, nature and pleasant contented thoughts. Avoid violent and aggressive scenes. In the guidelines of what to eat…
Pain in pregnancy Are you experiencing lower back or pelvic pain? It is understandable not to want to take medication while pregnant. Yet the discomfort of pregnancy can sometimes be overwhelming. Pain during pregnancy can disturb sleep, everyday activities and even the ability to work. You may be experiencing pain may as mild discomfort, for it may be…
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