Acuneedling
What is
Acuneedling?
​AcuneedlingTM is a form of needling administered by a Midwife during pregnancy, birth and the early postpartum period. Acuneedling is a safe, gentle and effective treatment which has been used within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years.​ Debra Betts, who is a world-renowned Acupuncturist specialising in pregnancy care, first brought acupuncture into the Midwifery sphere in 1997. She developed the course ‘Acuneedling for Midwives’ which is now lead by Acupuncturist and Researcher Dr Kate Levett and Midwife Heidi Williams. The course is designed specifically to address the specialised scope of practice of Midwives, to optimise the care provided to women during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.​​​
What can Acuneedling
help with?
AcuneedlingTM in pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum is a safe and gentle treatment that may assist with: - Back/hip/symphysis pubis pain & sciatica - Pre-birth treatment - Labour activation - Emotional concerns - Anaemia - Oedema - Optimal positioning of baby - Breech babies - Nausea & vomiting - Heartburn - Constipation - Early intervention of mastitis​ - Postnatal mother warming on day 3/4 postpartum - Milk-let down​​​​ ​*Pre-birth treatments: Acuneedling can be used prior to birth to help with cervical ripening, improving blood flow to the pelvis and promote calm and relaxation
What is
Moxibustion?
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy which consists of burning dried mugwort on particular points on the body. The heat helps stimulate acupuncture points improving the flow of qi (energy) in your body. Moxibustion is safe treatment used in both the pregnancy & postpartum time. Moxa can encourage breech babies to move to a head down presentation as well as treatments to warm the lower abdomen for "mother warming". Mother warming may reduce persistent postpartum bleeding & perineal pain.
