Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been used in the Far East to restore, promote and maintain good health for over 2,500 years. It is a gentle yet effective way of treating many so 'minor' pregnancy ailments including:
- Morning sickness / Nausea / Heartburn
- Insomnia / Anxiety / Vaginal itching / Urinary tract infection
Acupuncture as a pre birth treatment
A series of treatments in the final weeks of pregnancy to prepare women for childbirth and help build energy reserves to prepare for the post-natal period. It also helps to get the baby into the optimal fetal position which can reduce the pain and the duration of labour.
As well as helping with labour it is also used for the following:
- Reducing the need for medical induction / Breech and posterior presentation
- Constipation / Leg cramps
- Difficulty sleeping / Pain
Acupuncture and IVF
It is not uncommon for pregnancy to take a little longer to achieve and some couples will need assisted reproductive treatment. This will be largely based on acupuncture being given at specific times of the IVF/IUI cycle
Acupuncture can help with the following:
- Improved ovarian response and reduce FSH levels where high
- Improved sperm quality / Increased pelvic blood flow
- Relieving side effects of drugs / Relieving stress
- Relaxing the uterus if given at the time of transfer
Acupuncture at The Birth Company is provided by Emma Cannon and Jani White.