Postpartum, support from Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine

How Chinese Medicine can support Postpartum

In my work with women, I’ve noticed a huge clinical focus on fertility and falling pregnant, as well as the act of labour and childbirth.

However, there isn’t as much focus on care and nourishment for Mum, postpartum

The days, weeks and months after birth see a lot of physiological changes in Mum. Big hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, new stressors and responsibilities, breastfeeding, pain associated with childbirth or surgery and wound healing.

There is A LOT happening.

So how exactly can Chinese Medicine support mum Postpartum?

• mood

• fatigue and low energy

• nervous system support

• breastfeeding and lactation

• wound healing and scar healing

• assist with hormonal shifts

• Support for prolapse

• stress and anxiety

Acupuncture alongside Herbal Medicine can help:

• Balance and harmonise the body, mind and spirit

• harmonise hormonal shifts

• nourish the blood and qi, which can often be deficient after childbirth and the demands of motherhood

• reduce stress and anxiety, promote restful sleep (of course when baby sleeps)

• promote lactation

• and much more

Chinese Herbal medicine, alongside nutritional support can be a game changer to strengthen the body, increase energy levels, nourish blood and calm the nervous system.

There is no timeframe for which the support should stop. It is accessible at any time; days, weeks, months or even years post birth.

Want to know if TCM or Acupuncture is appropriate for you or a loved one? Send me a message to enquire