Treating Pregnancy and Fertility with TCM
Would you like professional support during and beyond your pregnancy? Are you trying to get pregnant?
We can support you during this unique phase of life.
Tel. no. 061 272 88 89, contact form.
Pregnancy is a very special phase in life. The mother's body is being pushed to its limits to nourish and sustain new life on all levels (physical, emotional, and psychological). Mother and the new life developing in her can be well supported naturally with Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture, Tui Na massage, Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Therapy). Some possible health issues that are treatable with Chinese Medicine:
Chinese medicine is excellently suited to accompany a pregnancy throughout the 9-months gestation period, positively supporting the
development of the child and promoting the natural birth process.
Treatment with acupuncture to prepare the mother's body for birth is recommended from the 36th week of pregnancy. Our practitioners are trained to use a specific protocol of acupuncture points to encourage the natural birthing process by:
These can thereby shorten the duration of labor. Nowadays, acupuncture is also widely used during labor by midwives in hospitals and birth centers, trained in acupuncture points specific for labor.
Postpartum and Breastfeeding
In Chinese Medicine, postnatal care is a fundamental concept; the phase after birth is very important for the growth of the child, but also for the rejuvenation of the mother. Chinese medicine pays special attention to the mother during the first months after birth to rebuild what was lost through 9-months of pregnancy, the birthing process and breastfeeding. Moxibustion, Acupuncture, Tui Na massage and Chinese Herbs can be used to help with the following problems during this crucial phase:
Fertility Issues
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine has been shown to aid in the following conditions:
In Vitro fertilization IVF
Numerous studies have shown that acupuncture during specific phases of IVF is beneficial to promoting pregnancy.
We can support you during this unique phase of life.
Tel. no. 061 272 88 89, contact form.
Pregnancy is a very special phase in life. The mother's body is being pushed to its limits to nourish and sustain new life on all levels (physical, emotional, and psychological). Mother and the new life developing in her can be well supported naturally with Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture, Tui Na massage, Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Therapy). Some possible health issues that are treatable with Chinese Medicine:
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Back pain
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Heartburn
- Hypertension
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and many more
Chinese medicine is excellently suited to accompany a pregnancy throughout the 9-months gestation period, positively supporting the
development of the child and promoting the natural birth process.
Treatment with acupuncture to prepare the mother's body for birth is recommended from the 36th week of pregnancy. Our practitioners are trained to use a specific protocol of acupuncture points to encourage the natural birthing process by:
- promoting cervical dilation
- encouraging uterine contractions for birth
- supporting the descending of the fetus into the birth canal
These can thereby shorten the duration of labor. Nowadays, acupuncture is also widely used during labor by midwives in hospitals and birth centers, trained in acupuncture points specific for labor.
Postpartum and Breastfeeding
In Chinese Medicine, postnatal care is a fundamental concept; the phase after birth is very important for the growth of the child, but also for the rejuvenation of the mother. Chinese medicine pays special attention to the mother during the first months after birth to rebuild what was lost through 9-months of pregnancy, the birthing process and breastfeeding. Moxibustion, Acupuncture, Tui Na massage and Chinese Herbs can be used to help with the following problems during this crucial phase:
- Postpartum pains
- Pain in the perineum and perineal suture
- Lactation difficulties
- Exhaustion
- Postnatal depression
Fertility Issues
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine has been shown to aid in the following conditions:
- Hormonal imbalance
- Anovulation
- Ovarian insufficiency
- Uterine cysts, myomas, adhesions
- Lack of cervical mucus
- Uterine (Fallopian) tube obstruction
- Endometriosis
- Follicle implantation problems
- PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovarial Syndrome)
In Vitro fertilization IVF
Numerous studies have shown that acupuncture during specific phases of IVF is beneficial to promoting pregnancy.
