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First Trimester Acupuncture
Weekly appointments are recommended to maintain general health and to help prevent miscarriage. Acupuncture can support blood circulation and help to maintain a rich blood supply to the uterus. It can also boost energy levels, relieve stress, and alleviate some common conditions of early pregnancy such as morning sickness.
Second Trimester Acupuncture
Fortnightly or monthly appointments can help to promote optimal well-being by preventing the occurrence of some common pregnancy symptoms to include, back pain, pelvic pain, (SPD), cramps, stress, indigestion, heartburn, and insomnia.
Third Trimester Acupuncture
Acupuncture has much to offer in the last few weeks of pregnancy in helping to prepare you for your birth. Weekly appointments are encouraged from 36
weeks, either for general health, to turn a breech baby, prepare for childbirth, ease carpal tunnel syndrome, prevent or relieve oedema, lower blood pressure, or naturally induce labour.
Pre-birth acupuncture has positive effects on a woman’s emotional and physical wellbeing. Research shows that acupuncture can help to reduce labour time, increase the probability of a vaginal delivery, and lessen the likelihood of medical intervention.
Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Turning a Breech Baby
Moxibustion is a way of stimulating acupuncture points with heat, which can encourage the foetus to turn. The technique involves burning moxa in the form of a stick made of ground mugwort leaves, near an acupuncture point (BL-67) on the little toe. By stimulating the production of maternal hormones (placental oestrogens and prostaglandin), it encourages the lining of the womb to gently contract which stimulates foetal activity. This technique can be used safely at home with the help of your partner, subject to a couples appointment to teach the procedure.
Acupuncture for a Natural Induction of Labour
A natural induction with acupuncture is available to women who are overdue by at least 3 days, or who are medically required to give birth before on, or before, their due date. It aims to soften the cervix and encourages the onset of uterine contractions.
The main benefit of using acupuncture is that it is a much more gentle introduction to labour and reduces the acute pain that is often associated with medically induced labours. Up to 3 sessions on either consecutive or alternate days, may be needed. These appointments can be performed in The Midwifery Led Department or at home by arrangement.
Postnatal Acupuncture
Post birth, acupuncture can help to boost energy levels, rebalance hormones and support recovery. The practice of a nurturing treatment, affectionately
termed ‘Mother Warming’ can aid recovery following birthing. Warming the empty uterus by sending a gentle heat into specific acupuncture points can enrich the blood supply in the lower abdomen and help you to regain your figure.
Acupuncture can also be used to promote a healthy milk supply and offers a safe, drug-free approach to postnatal anxiety and depression.
Treatment Costs
Pregnancy Acupuncture
Initial Consultation with Acupuncture (90 minutes) £250
All prospective patients are required to attend an Initial Consultation prior to starting any package or procedure.
Individual Acupuncture Follow-Up Treatment (60 minutes) £150
Week 1 — Mind detox
Week 2 — Body detox
Week 3 — Relationship detox
Week 4 — Reintroduction
Essential Oils 101
Interested in aromatherapy but don’t know where to start? You’ll learn all the basics in this introductory course.
Week 1 — Introduction to essential oils
Week 2 — Combining oils with carrier oils
Week 3 — Oils for the home
Week 4 — Oils for the body
Pregnancy Acupuncture Prices
Initial Consultation with Acupuncture (90 minutes) £250
All prospective patients are required to attend an Initial Consultation prior to starting any package or procedure.
Individual Acupuncture Follow-Up Treatment (60 minutes) £150
Week 1 — Mind detox
Week 2 — Body detox
Week 3 — Relationship detox
Week 4 — Reintroduction
Pregnancy Acupuncture Prices
Initial Consultation with Acupuncture (90 minutes) £250
All prospective patients are required to attend an Initial Consultation prior to starting any package or procedure.
Individual Acupuncture Follow-Up Treatment (60 minutes) £150
Week 1 — Mind detox
Week 2 — Body detox
Week 3 — Relationship detox
Week 4 — Reintroduction
Pregnancy Acupuncture Prices
Initial Consultation with Acupuncture (90 minutes) £250
All prospective patients are required to attend an Initial Consultation prior to starting any package or procedure.
Individual Acupuncture Follow-Up Treatment (60 minutes) £150
Week 1 — Mind detox
Week 2 — Body detox
Week 3 — Relationship detox
Week 4 — Reintroduction
*Terms and Conditions
All packages must be paid for in advance. Non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
There is a strict 48-hour cancellation policy otherwise a full charge will be incurred. This applies to missed appointments.
Payment is required in advance by card machine, online bank transfer or cash. Receipts are provided for those wishing to reclaim payment from private insurance providers.
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Weekly Sessions
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Carys is offering a free 15-minute phone consultation as an opportunity to support your individual pregnancy needs.