Benefits of postnatal acupuncture
Postnatal care is so important!
Your body has gone through the most epic change.
Mum having a postnatal treatment for mastitis, while bub breastfeeds and naps.
Chinese herbal medicine + acupuncture treatments at this time can help to:
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re-energise, rebuild strength and stamina
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minimise after pains & speed up recovery time
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aid deeper sleep and better relaxation
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balance hormones as milk comes in
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relieve "baby blues" and postnatal depression
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address breastfeeding problems: it can regulate milk supply, improve circulation with in the breast, helps prevent or clear stagnation (mastitis) in the milk ducts
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encourages the uterus to contract
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ease perineal discomfort and aids repair
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shrink haemorrhoids and piles
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help bleeding complications
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regulate temperature swings, especially night sweats
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promote healing of caesarean scars and treat C-section complications
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help carpal tunnel syndrome and tingling
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reduce swelling and oedema
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reduces back, neck and shoulder pains