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 […]
Having a Stillbirth is a traumatic event. There's no other way to describe it. Besides the grief and loss, mourning and dealing with such an event, your body is in a bit of limbo physically. In this article I'll talk about how Traditional Chinese Medicine would approach helping such a woman.
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.
Perineal Massage. Just by saying those two words, I may have already got you offside! Some women are open to this technique and others are not. So here, we'l present the technique and look at the evidence behind it as a preparation for Labour, including less risk of tearing and episiotomy. (Which are the best […]