![]() Check out our latest article that is published in The Meath Coaster Magazine, December Issue page 40: Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman's life and for some women it is a “once in a lifetime” event. In an ideal world each of us would sail through pregnancy and acupuncture can help us just do that. Acupuncture is the treatment of choice for pregnant women because it is safe and drug free, but mostly because it works. Acupuncture treatments can address pre-existing health conditions as well as pregnancy related conditions and could truly be the key to your happy, healthy pregnancy. In early pregnancy, women turn to acupuncture to prevent miscarriage, relieve nausea & vomiting and also increase their energy levels. As pregnancy progresses, acupuncture treatments can relieve a variety of conditions including back pain & sciatica, SPD, constipation & haemorrhoids, varicose veins, anaemia, anxiety, insomnia etc. In the 3d trimester, many women with breech babies think that a planned C-section is their only option when in fact acupuncture, and more particularly moxibustion, excels at turning breech babies. In a moxibustion treatment, a moxa stick (mugwort) is held over acupuncture points for 20min. Women are taught how to use and given moxa sticks to have their partner repeat the treatment for 10 consecutive days at home. The earlier you start the better and success rates can be as high as 90% if performed around 34 weeks, but babies can still turn in the 39th week. Moxibustion can also help babies that are not breech but are not in the optimal position prior to birth, such as those in a posterior or transverse position. In the final 4 to 6 weeks of pregnancy, pre-birth acupuncture can help women prepare for childbirth. The focus of these treatments is to soften and ripen the cervix, relax the pelvis, help position the baby in the best presentation, promote relaxation and build up energy reserves ahead of childbirth. Studies show that benefits of pre-birth acupuncture include going into labour spontaneously, a shorter duration of labour, a more efficient labour with a reduced need for pain relief and medical intervention such as forceps, ventouse, or C-section. It is also possible to perform an acupuncture induction a few days prior to a scheduled medical induction. In the postnatal period, post birth acupuncture can help women recover from childbirth. This series of 4 to 6 weekly treatments focuses on replenishing energy levels and aiding with recovery. There is a specific moxibustion treatment call “mother warming” that can be done 4 to 5 days after birth”. At this time, acupuncture can also relieve many conditions including, after pains, postnatal depression, low milk supply, mastitis, No matter how far along you are in your pregnancy, Sabine Niamh and Sharon are here to support all your pregnancy needs. We can assist in preventing common pregnancy ailments as well as maintaining your general wellbeing.
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AuthorNiamh Muldowney, owner, Anam Mai Acupuncture Archives
June 2016
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Clinic DetailsThe Treatment Room, CityNorth Hotel, Gormanston, Co. Meath
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What our Clients have to say....Karen, DublinI’d like to thank Niamh for all her treatment and care during my last pregnancy. I came to Niamh requesting help to keep my blood pressure down because on my previous pregnancies I was on medication for BP which I wanted to avoid on my third pregnancy. Niamh treated me on a regular basis and I avoided medication and high BP issues. I also had 2 previous inductions and I really wanted to avoid a third induction. Niamh started pre-induction treatment a few weeks before my due date and then worked up to the full induction the week of my due date and I was delighted when I started labour myself 3 days after my due date and baby was born soon after that. Niamh did a great job and gave me the outcome that I wanted. I’d highly recommend Niamh because she is friendly, approachable, very professional and thrives to achieve the best treatment for her clients.
SEAN, DUBLIN Around March 2022 I started getting chronic migraines/headaches. These were persistent and never went away. It resulted in numerous brain scans, sinus scans with no results. I tried numerous treatments including hyperbaric therapy, medication, Botox all of which done nothing. I eventually ended up having sinus surgery thinking that might be the issue but sadly it wasn’t. After 2 neurologists and a number of other medical professionals I had literally given up hope and was coming to terms that I would be living in this 24 hour pain forever. Then someone recommended acupuncture which I automatically dismissed as Chinese medicine BS but said what’s the worst that can happen. I started with Niamh and that day my head didn’t get any worse. In fact the next day it started to feel better and I couldn’t believe it. Niamh has got the pain down so low that most days I hardly even notice it. It’s not an understatement to say she has literally changed my life and has given me back the freedom to enjoy it basically pain free. |
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