Acupuncture for Postnatal Recovery
The postnatal period refers to the 6 weeks directly following childbirth.
Support for:
Breast-feeding problems
Afterpains
Night sweats
Insomnia
Fatigue
Body pain
Breast-feeding problems
- Insufficient lactation
- Mastitis
Afterpains
Night sweats
Insomnia
Fatigue
Body pain
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
Motherwarming
"Mother warming" is a unique treatment given around day 4 or 5 post birth. It can be utilized to energize women and aid in their recovery.
This is a moxa technique used to tonify post-birth. Most commonly a moxa stick will be used to warm the woman's abdomen for 5-10 minutes or until the woman feels pleasantly warm. The moxa stick may also be used to warm the low back for 5-10 minutes.
Other treatments are available if the woman has a temperature, is experiencing night sweats or if there are any signs of infection of a cesarean scar.
This is a moxa technique used to tonify post-birth. Most commonly a moxa stick will be used to warm the woman's abdomen for 5-10 minutes or until the woman feels pleasantly warm. The moxa stick may also be used to warm the low back for 5-10 minutes.
Other treatments are available if the woman has a temperature, is experiencing night sweats or if there are any signs of infection of a cesarean scar.
Resources:
Motherwarming Handout
Postnatal Recovery Handout
Maya Abdominal Massage (Arvigo)
Holistic Pelvic Care
Wild Feminine, Wild Creative, Mothering From Your Center - Tami Lynn Kent books
The First 40 Days - Heng Ou book
The Fourth Trimester - Kimberly Ann Johnson
Motherwarming Handout
Postnatal Recovery Handout
Maya Abdominal Massage (Arvigo)
Holistic Pelvic Care
Wild Feminine, Wild Creative, Mothering From Your Center - Tami Lynn Kent books
The First 40 Days - Heng Ou book
The Fourth Trimester - Kimberly Ann Johnson
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