Pregnancy, Infertility, Fertility, Morning Sickness, Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

By Ngaio Richards Dip. App. Sci., MAACMA, M Health Sci.

Natural Therapies for Pregnancy, Menstrual Disorders, Women's Fertility, Morning Sickness and Breech Presentation

Having a baby is not just a physical process, but also a hugely emotional and spiritual one. Dealing with all aspects of this process can be a very stressful experience for the expecting mother.

As the belief in Traditional Chinese Medicine is that the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the self are interwoven and inseparable, having acupuncture during this time can help to balance the emotions as well as ensure the physical processes are proceeding as smoothly and as healthily as possible.

The majority of pregnant women will experience at least one of the common ailments of pregnancy and unfortunately, these conditions are often difficult to alleviate conventionally. In addition, most women are reluctant to take Western pharmaceutical drugs unless it is absolutely essential.

Fortunately, acupuncture is a safe and effective alternative for the relief and reduction of the most commonly experienced symptoms during pregnancy, such as: morning sickness; exhaustion (emotional and physical); insomnia; fluid retention; sinus congestion; headaches; back pain; fear & anxiety; breech, posterior & transverse presentation; induction; facilitation of labor; retained placenta; breast feeding difficulties & mastitis.

Acupuncture & Chinese herbs may also be of assistance for some forms of infertility, threatened miscarriage, repeated miscarriage as well as dealing with the emotional and psychological aspects of termination of pregnancy, miscarriage and stillbirth. Ensuring that the woman regains her physical strength after these processes is also a vitally important aspect of the work.

About Ngaio Richards

Dip. App. Sci., MAACMA, M Health Sci.

Manly

Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Ngaio holds a Master degree in Health Science, is an accredited member of AACMA and has two decades experience working in health.

Clinically, Ngaio treats men women and children presenting with a wide variety of conditions. Many illnesses, acute and chronic, respond well, particularly when Chinese herbs are employed alongside acupuncture. Treatment is tailored to each patient individually, as appropriate. No endangered species are used in these herbal preparations.