Pregnancy

Acupuncture provides natural, gentle and safe care. Due to its minimal effects on the foetus, it is one of the best treatments of choice for many pregnancy related conditions. The pregnancy related conditions/symptoms that may benefit from acupuncture include

Nausea, vomiting, constipation, heartburn

Fatigue, restless legs

Sinus congestion

Backache, cramps, and other pains

Cystitis

Fluid retention

Headache, insomnia, anxiety, stress

Varicose veins, haemorrhoids, etc.

Giving birth is both exhausting and emotional. After the birth, a woman may feel very tired and emotional. Physically, you may feel sore, especially if you have had stitches. You may feel that you don’t have the energy to look after yourself. Some women may experience symptoms related to birth.

A lot of emphasis and care was given to the new mother in ancient Chinese culture. It has been widely shown that traditional Chinese medicine is effective in treating symptoms related to child birth and in helping you to adjust more easily to the many changes in your body and the demands of your new life. Post-natal conditions that may benefit from TCM treatment are:

Post partum depression

Pain

Headache, insomnia, stress

Constipation, Indigestion, Bloating

If you would like to know more about the treatment, please feel free to contact us.

Ante-natal and post-natal care: Once pregnancy is confirmed, a woman enters arguably one of the most exciting periods of her life. You may find that almost every part of her body has changed by pregnancy. The changes associated with pregnancy and reactions to these body changes vary from women to women. Some women can experience a range of symptoms during pregnancy.

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