Pregnancy Acupuncture Northern Beaches

Early Postpartum Support | Northern Beaches Integrative Practitioners Early Postpartum Support. The first 40 days is said to set the tone for your postpartum life. Feeling nourished and supported is emphasised greatly in Traditional Chinese Medicine (aka: TCM, which …

Insomnia and disrupted sleep can often present during pregnancy, particularly in the 3 rd trimester where it can be more uncomfortable with a rapidly growing foetus. Herbal​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
medicine offers effective herbs that are safe to take during pregnancy that can help you get some much needed rest during this demanding life stage.

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Pregnancy loss is not something women get the space to talk about a lot, but it's something many women experience & requires utmost care and support to navigate. It's so important to have a practitioner, family & community support & awareness. ​​​​​​​​
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Early miscarriage is when an embryo is spontaneously expelled from the uterus before 12 wks at absolutely no fault to you. There are three categories; threatened, inevitable or missed. Threatened miscarriages are what women are most likely to seek preventative support from us for, or similarly, if there is a previous history of miscarriage, however we support women who have had any of these experiences. There can be warning signs such as bleeding, lower back ache, and abdominal cramping. Thankfully, these symptoms alone do not give you an outcome, that's what ultrasound check-in's are for. Our treatments focus on preventing threatened miscarriages, and supporting you using integrative care.​​​​​​​​
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So you’ve given birth and are in postnatal bliss, but don’t forget about yourself! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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In Asian culture, the postnatal period is focused on the new mums! After the rigours of pregnancy and birth, warming Herbs, nourishing foods and adequate rest are prescribed. This nourishes and replenishes lost Qi and Blood which are essential in breastfeeding and mothering. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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If you would like some assistance in healing and nourishing your body postpartum, our acupuncturists and herbalists are happy to help.

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This is just as important as pre natal support. ​​​​​​​​
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Come in and let our practitioners take care of you. ​​​​​​​​
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Give us a call on 02 8406 0679

Did you know.... the consumption of date fruits continuously for four weeks before your due date can significantly reduce the need for induction during labor and produced a slightly more favorable delivery outcome.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine has a history of over 3,000 years in helping women recover after childbirth, and can be extremely helpful for common postpartum conditions. Treatment is typically advised within the first six weeks after childbirth, in order to obtain optimal results.​​​​​​​​
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1. Promote relaxation and stress reduction. ​​​​​​​​
2. Help heal and rejuvenate from the physical birthing process.​​​​​​​​
3. Help the body come back into balance.​​​​​​​​
4. Create a space and time for mom to heal.

Heartburn and Pregnancy: In TCM we view Stomach Qi as there to "rotten and ripen" (digest), while Spleen Qi "transforms and transports" nutrients. Together they help ensure direction of food, so during pregnancy we focus on supporting these systems with most GIT issues.

the first trimester is a big time of transition for the body. For many people it’s accompanied by our “good friend“ morning sickness🤮 . ​​​​​​​​
Luckily as acupuncturist’s we have a few tricks up our sleeves to help ease this.

Research shows women having acupuncture with preeclampsia stay pregnant for an average of 9 days later. Acupuncture can be a fabulous support for many conditions while pregnant

Each trimester of pregnancy places different demands on the mother’s body for key nutrients as the foetus enters various stages of growth and development. Naturopathic support ensures you are obtaining all of the required levels of nutrients to optimise the health of both mum and bub and may reduce pregnancy complications. Contact our Naturopath for more information.

Seeing mamas regularly during this first trimester works to support establishing a pregnancy and helping with symptoms as they arise 🙌🏽

Let’s talk about the 4 letter word and how it can negatively impact birth…​​​​​​​​
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FEAR​​​​​​​​
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When we experience fear, our body responds by releasing stress hormone which inhibits natural pain-relieving endorphins from being produced. We go into a sympathetic state of ‘fight, flight, freeze or appease’ and oxygenated blood is sent to the defence systems of the body instead of the uterine muscles. As a result oxygen deprived muscles become taught and tense and have to work harder to move the baby down, creating pain. ​​​​​​​​
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This usually leads to FTP (Failure to Progress) or what could be deemed as ‘Fear Tension Pain’ syndrome. This then leads to a cascade of interventions in birth.​​​​​​​​
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Learning ways to clear fears before birth, along with techniques to promote relaxation and feelings of a safe, supportive space is paramount.​​​​​​​​
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If you’re interested in learning more about childbirth education and preparation, head to the website in the bio.​​​​​​​​
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Feeling swollen? Oedema is very common during later stage pregnancy and symptom management is not uncommon with a focus on transforming fluids & tonifying yang. We always recommend you mention oedema to your midwife or main caregiver so they can monitor appropriately.

Are you expecting a baby in 2022?​​​​​​​​
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Would you like to:​​​​​​​​
- Empower yourself with knowledge, tools, support and preparation to create a positive birth experience?​​​​​​​​
- Understand the innate wisdom and power in your body to birth your baby?​​​​​​​​
- Encourage your baby earthside without intervention?​​​​​​​​
- Learn how to release fears, stay calm and naturally produce your own pain relieving endorphins?​​​​​​​​
- Help baby into optimal positioning for birth?​​​​​​​​
- Communicate with your caregivers in an effective way?​​​​​​​​
- Create an ideal birth environment that enables you to feel safe and supported?​​​​​​​​
- Have a collection of different relaxation tracks to listen to in the lead up to birth and during birth?​​​​​​​​
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The Positive Birth Program is run on a monthly basis both in person and online via Zoom with our Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator Kate Walton. ​​​​​​​​
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Making informed, fear free decisions during pregnancy or birth can be a challenge when you are being confronted with interventions you hoped wouldn’t be required. ​​​​​​​​
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When you participate in a Hypnobirthing Australia Childbirth program, there are many things you learn, amongst the tools and techniques is this little acronym B.R.A.I.N.​​​​​​​​
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When being faced with options with your birth, follow this simple guide: ​​​​​​​​
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First ask “is there an indication that the birthing mother or baby are in danger?”​​​​​​​​
B – Benefits… What are the benefits for mother and baby?​​​​​​​​
R – Risks… What are the risks of this intervention for mother and baby?​​​​​​​​
A – Alternatives… Are there any other alternatives we could try first?​​​​​​​​
I – Instincts… What are my instincts telling me based on knowledge and not fear?​​​​​​​​
N – Nothing… What if do nothing and just give it more time? Is that an option?

Pre-birth Acupuncture refers to weekly treatments beginning at 36 weeks' gestation to prepare women for childbirth. Pre-birth Acupuncture has positive effects on a Woman's preparation for the smoothest labour possible by preparing the woman's body for birth with emphasis on the cervix and pelvis.

Big week of acupuncture inductions coming up. Did you know acupuncture is highly recommended by midwives as a way to get thing moving safely? Cervical softening and labour prep treatments can started from 36 weeks.

Reiki during Pregnancy and Postpartum is timely and impactful...pregnancy and motherhood are times of rapid change and Reiki is a gentle way to help make all of the changes much more manageable, while keeping you connected to your baby. Reiki is a centuries-old healing art from Japan that uses light touch on, or just above the body, to help facilitate deep relaxation, promote balance, healing and an optimal state of well-being. Reiki during early pregnancy relieves many common discomforts such as exhaustion and nausea. Safe and gentle, Reiki will support the mother's body as she grows and changes, and can give relief to lower back pain, tension in the neck and shoulders and insomnia. The common ‘fog’ of pregnancy is often lifted after a Reiki treatment. Relieved of some of the physical and emotional discomforts of pregnancy, the expectant mother will sleep more soundly and will feel more relaxed and connected with her baby.

You are not alone if you’re experiencing lower back pain during pregnancy. Lower back pain affects between 30-70% of expecting mums. While it can occur in the first trimester, it usually occurs during the 5th to 7th month of pregnancy. Along with back pain, acupuncture and herbs could help with relieving many other symptoms that come with pregnancy including nausea and acid reflux. Speak to one of our acupuncturists to find out how we can support you during your pregnancy.

Iron deficiency affects 12% of pregnant women in Australia. In Chinese culture, a herbal soup is given to women to nourish and build the blood after a period. The special chicken soup includes herbs such as Goji berries, Longan fruit, ginger and Chinese yam. This soup is also great for people who want to build up their iron levels. ​​​​​​​​
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While cooking up this soup may not be as convenient as an iron tablet, our herbalists can prescribe a herbal formula for you to achieve the same effects without the hassle.

So you’ve given birth and are in postnatal bliss, but don’t forget about yourself! ​​​​​​​​
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In Asian culture, the postnatal period is focused on the new mums! After the rigours of pregnancy and birth, warming Herbs, nourishing foods and adequate rest are prescribed. This nourishes and replenishes lost Qi and Blood which are essential in breastfeeding and mothering. ​​​​​​​​
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If you would like some assistance in healing and nourishing your body postpartum, our acupuncturists and herbalists are happy to help.

Gestational diabetes is a condition that develops during pregnancy that can affect the health of both mum and bub. Changing dietary habits and lifestyle routines are often all that​​​​​​​​
is needed to manage this condition. In some cases, further medical intervention may be required depending on blood sugar patterns. We offer naturopathic and nutritional support​​​​​​​​
to women who are diagnosed with gestational diabetes.

Insomnia and disrupted sleep can often present during pregnancy, particularly in the 3 rd trimester where it can be more uncomfortable with a rapidly growing foetus. Herbal​​​​​​​​
medicine offers effective herbs that are safe to take during pregnancy that can help you get some much needed rest during this demanding life stage.

Bubs L O V E Acupuncture.

Come in and chat to our Acupuncturist to see how we can help you.

Navigating through a lot of change and uncertainty can be daunting, so having a go-to person can make a world of difference.

Acupuncture is a whole body care package. You can come in at any stage of pregnancy, whether it be for a bit of mama support time and rest, establishing pregnancy, holding pregnancy, or an overdue bubba.

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We look forward to seeing everyone in clinic again.