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What is Acupressure for labour preparation all about? Acupressure for Labour has been substantiated with some clinical trials. Using it during your labour can be helpful. But why wait until the last minute to feel the symptomatic relief and use it?

Did Acupuncture work to induce labour? This is a great question and I'm asked it often. In this post, we'll clarify what labour induction is, what Pre-birth Acupuncture is and I'll tell you a little about my own Acupuncture preparations before labour. We'd also love for your to comment if you've had a story to tell […]

You've made it to the other side - Motherhood. You've had a Caesarian section and the Doctor has said about 6 weeks of recovery lie ahead. Which isn't what you planned on.... Lets look at some ideas Chinese Medicine has, about recovery after C-Section and how it can help you.

The latest research suggests preparing for labour using Complementary Medicine makes differences in birthing outcomes. Here, we continue our look at the Basics of Birth Preparation with one of the most important tips - Relaxation. 

Yesterday I went to a seminar on the recent outcomes of a study completed by Dr Kate Levett, Registered Acupuncturist & PhD. Kate and her colleagues at the Western Sydney University have published their paper on how Complementary Medicine and birth preparation courses similar to 'She Births' can assist birthing outcomes and even shorten labour […]

When you're Pregnant in the second or third Trimester, you may start to feel the niggles, aches and pains of your body adjusting to accommodate the baby as it grows. Aches and pains in the neck, shoulders, and lower back are common as your posture changes. A massage sounds divine, but here's some tips before you get […]