Acuneedling

Pregnancy

- Nausea / vomiting / hyperemesis

-Heartburn

- Constipation

- Haemorrhoids/ varicose veins/ vulval varicosities

-Back/hip/symphysis pubic pain and musculoskeletal conditions

- Emotional concerns / fears

- Restless leg syndrome

- Insomnia

- Fetal positioning (posterior/ breech)

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Labour & Birth Preparation

LABOUR PREPARATION
Weekly from 36 weeks

The benefits of acuneedling for labour preparation are primarily to calm the mind, to release and strengthen energy (Qi) and to move energy (Qi) gently around your baby.

The combination of auneedling may also be combined with different maternal positions to assist in creating room for baby and lengthening ligaments.

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Postpartum

- Mother warming for post birth healing through the use of moxibustion and acuneedling
- common breastfeeding issues including mastitis or blocked ducts (combined with support and input from lactation consultants and GPs)

- Caesarean scar treatments for healing and reconnection

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WHAT IS ACUNEEDLING?

Acuneedling is needling by an accredited Registered Midwife. New Zealand acupuncturist Debra Betts and Australian Acupuncturist Kate Levett, along with Endorsed Midwife Heidi Dunn have created in depth training for registered midwives to assess and treat pregnancy, birth and postpartum concerns to women through the use of needles and moxibustion.

Acuneedling treats both the emotional and physical changes through pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

If you are unsure if acuneedling may be helpful for you through pregnancy, please reach out to talk more about what you are experiencing.

DISCLAIMER

The information and offerings provided are for informational or educational purposes only, and does not substitute professional medical advice or consultations with your healthcare professionals.

Personal judgement and decision making should be of highest priority when deciding what is right for you and your pregnancy.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please be aware a $40 cancellation fee applies to appointments cancelled within 12 hours of your booked appointment for reasons other than medical assistance or labour/ birth.

Please always message me if you need to discuss your cancellation.