We provide support for your fertility journey
Almond Wellness Centre have interest and in working with people who have fertility issues. In conjunction with your other fertility treatment, we provide support for your fertility journey with acupuncture Chinese medicine and other natural remedies.
If you are already pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of extraordinary physical and emotional change. It’s also a time when it’s more important than ever to support and care for your well-being. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help you meet the unique challenges of pregnancy, hence ensuring optimal health for you and your baby, in a natural and drug free way.
Acupuncture in pregnancy- what to expect?
Acupuncture has been used in China for thousands of years to regulate the female reproductive system. Acupuncture and TCM are based on the concept that Qi (pronounced “Chee”) or vital energy, flows through the body in channels called meridians. Practitioners of acupuncture and TCM work to balance the Qi in the body’s meridian and organ systems by manipulating corresponding points on the body.
Relief for common concerns
Regular balancing treatments throughout your pregnancy can enhance you and your baby’s health, potentially preventing complications and positively influencing the development of your baby. It is common for you to face stress, fatigue, back hip pain, heartburn, nausea, and other discomfort. Acupuncture has been found to relieve those symptoms.
During pregnancy acupuncture may be used for
- Relieve pain – including headache, sciatica pain, hip joint pain, pubic and back pain;
- Relieve symptoms of nausea, heart burn, constipation;
- Relax, reduce symptoms of stress and feeling anxious;
- Improve your sleep and energy;
- 3rd trimester – improve circulation, and prepare for labor.
Morning sickness
Morning sickness responds particularly well to acupuncture. We give diet and other managing advices. We can show you some acupuncture points for you or your partner to massage at home.
Labor preparation/induction
“When the fruit is ripe, it falls from the tree” . When the baby is mature, he/she comes out naturally.
While some fruit doesn’t fall when is ripe already, some baby doesn’t come out when the due date has passed.
Acupuncture may be useful to prepare the labor in the last a few weeks of pregnancy.
It is believed to:
- Unblock the energy blockage;
- Relaxed the body physically and mentally.
So that the Mother-to-be have less discomfort, and enough energy for labor.
Acupuncture and acupressure may also be used to help control pain, calm the mind and reduce stress before and during delivery.
Acupuncture weekly from 34~35th week is recommended.
After baby has arrived
It’s important to recover properly after childbirth.
In China there is a tradition to have Confinement care with Chinese herbal medicine. Many new mother choose Chinese herbal medicine to regain strength, vitality and boost body’s defences. Many people use them to address concerns such as pain, fatigue, and postpartum emotional issues.
Acupuncture and TCM provide a natural, gentle way to care for your health and that of your baby, throughout your pregnancy and beyond.
If you want to know if acupuncture TCM can help your pregnancy, or considering having a baby, Contact us now
Frequently Asked Questions
How often can I have acupuncture, how many sessions do I need?
For a healthy pregnancy, we recommended once a month treatment, and weekly from 35th week preparing for labor. However, your practitioner will tailor your treatment entirely to your needs and choose points based on your symptoms and concerns.
Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy?
Acupuncture during pregnancy has no harm to the baby and pregnancy. Some acupuncture points should not be used during pregnancy, it’s important to choose a practitioner experienced in prenatal acupuncture.
Occasionally bleeding bruising or soreness may occur at the insertion sites. However with a good acupuncturist the risk can be reduced to minimal and usually no damage to your body.
All of our acupuncturist are well trained fully qualified and experienced practitioners and safety if our first priority at Almond Wellness Centre.
It’s also important to discuss any treatments or herbal supplements with all of your prenatal health care providers.