1. Acupuncture for Pregnancy and childbirth Relief in pregnancy, ease the labour By Rebecca Geanty Relief in pregnancy, ease the labour By Rebecca Geanty

2. Introduction How does Acupuncture work Chinese Medicine concepts Nourish your Yin Safety in pregnancy Acupuncture in pregnancy Acupuncture in childbirth Acupressure in childbirth Cautions in pregnancy ACT East Anglia

3. HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK Stimulates specific acu-points to correct disorders of the body Restores balance in the meridian system Promotes the bodies natural responses Acu-points exist correlate closely with nerve pathways By treating people individually

4. Chinese Medicine Concepts Yin Qi and Blood Spleen Kidneys Extra channels

5. Nourish your Yin Cooked fish Seaweeds Seeds Red or Black beans Water Rest and relaxation Massage

6. ITS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE Its important to receive treatment from a qualified acupuncturist who has undertaken further specialist training in obstetrics. They will be familiar with the contra- indications of certain acu- points, and be able to recognise warning features for referral to midwives and GP’s.

7. ACUPUNCTURE IN PREGNANCY Threatened miscarriage Nausea and vomiting High Blood Pressure Anaemia Back, pelvic pain Swelling Depression Urine infections Breech Pre-birth Acupuncture Natural induction N.B. Acupuncture does not replace your regular consultations with your midwife/GP etc.

8. ACUPUNCTURE IN CHILDBIRTH Aids relaxation Encourages labour after waters break Relieves pain relief Encourages cervical dilation Aids progression into 2 nd stage Can help baby in PP After pains (usually for 2 nd pregnancies >)

9. ACUPRESSURE IN CHILDBIRTH One to one training for couples Great for partner to administer Promotes the release of endorphins Blocks pain receptors to the brain Help to calm the women Positively help the speed of contractions

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