How Does the Perinatal Experience Affect New Fathers? The transition to parenthood can be a vulnerable time for Dads too. Research shows that up to 1 in 10 fathers experience perinatal depression and anxiety, often stemming from a combination of factors, including: Unmet expectations: Fathers may feel pressure to live up to societies roles of […]

What is Perinatal Mental Health? Perinatal mental health refers to the emotional well-being of parents during PREGNANCY and the POSTPARTUM period. It includes conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress. The stats speak for themselves about how important this issue is, as it affects: 1 in 5 women during pregnancy or postpartum. 1 in 10 men, […]

Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, can play a valuable role in recovery, including managing postpartum bleeding. Nourishment and Support are at the core principles of any treatment for the new mother. Here's how Chinese Medicine approaches postpartum recovery and examples of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for postpartum bleeding, along with important precautions.

Postpartum Acupuncture is a support and treatment option for new mothers post-birth. It has a broad scope for helping women adjust to the new chapter of their lives which really pushes them to their limits in lack of sleep, energy and emotional resilience. Let's break down some of the ways Acupuncture could help a mother […]

Postnatal Depression: A Supportive Guide for New Parents and how Acupuncture could help. Postnatal depression (PND) affects both women and men, but it's important to recognise that support and effective treatment options are available. This article aims to provide an in-depth understanding of postnatal depression, its signs and symptoms, and how individuals in Australia can […]

Low Libido Post Pregnancy is common and NORMAL. Your body has just gone through an incredible transformation. You have conceived and grown another human being, you have delivered that baby and are now on the other side - another brand-new learning curve. Let's take a look at how Chinese Medicine views the Post-natal Woman and […]