I have done specialist training in the use of acupuncture for pregnancy
and childbirth. My work as the acupuncturist for the internationally
renowned Active Birth Centre has given me considerable experience in
treating all the common problems of pregnancy including induction and
breech babies. In all of my treatments the safety of the mother and
baby is paramount because pregnancy and birth are not without their
risks. Unfortunately I have become increasingly aware that some complementary
medicine consultants can neglect their responsibility in this area.
Acupuncture can help avoid the following and related problems which
can be effectively treated.
Pre-conceptual
Stress, exhaustion
Antenatal
Nausea/morning sickness, oedema, migraine, insomnia, backache, sciatica,
haemorrhoids, constipation, rashes, carpal tunnel, high blood pressure,
vulval varicosity, tiredness
Labour
Preparation, breech presentation, induction, pain relief. Demonstration
and practice of helpful massage for labour shown to birth partner
Postnatal care
Abdominal pain, fever, night sweats, depression, insufficient lactation,
mastitis, engorged breasts, prolapse, back pain, body aches
Dietary advice, aromatherapy and reflexology are incorporated as
required.
Testimonials
‘I was desperate with nausea from five weeks pregnant with both
my pregnancies. It is so debilitating to feel so sick all the time.
Maeve treated me both times and it helped keep me going as a lawyer
with a heavy caseload.’
‘Treatment brought me immense relief from a back problem which
other methods had failed to do. There were no side effects and no problems
associated with treatment. As a midwife, I would highly recommend acupuncture.’
‘After the birth of my son I was in shock because of the rapidity
of the birth. Maeve rebalanced my system physically and was a tremendous
support mentally and emotionally and has remained so for all the years
she has been treating my family.’
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