Pre-Labour acupuncture

[Justin Keane]

Hi Everyone,
I just want to post here a little info on using Chinese Med to assist with having a normal healthy birth. In the last few weeks I've noticed that lots of bellys (with gorgeous mums attached!) are coming in very late, 39-40/40, with some stress and asking about acupuncture induction. I would LOVE to be able to avoid any extra mental stress at this stage of preg, god knows the physical stress is enough for you guys to deal with!
So let me outline what I consider to be the best use of preventative med during preg, its short and sweet and consists of monthly treatment in the 1st and 2nd tri's (sometimes weekly is needed at the start for controlling morning sickness), this can continue right up to 36 wks when pre labour acupunctue can start. At this time weekly acupuncture is great and can address stress, both kinds, fluid retention, diabetes, breech/posterior presentation, low energy, pain/discomfort or headaches, and include feedback regarding any concerns, anti-natal class issues, and preparing your mind and body for the transformation of bump to bub!
From 36/40 is best b/c (1) it takes time to prepare, and (2) if bub needs to move there's still room, and (3) it's 100x easier to maintain calm than create it
I'm happy to answer any questions either here or please pm me!