Pregnancy Acupuncture & Massage

Supportive Pregnancy Acupuncture & Massage at our Bondi Junction & Sydney CBD Clinics

At Eastern Therapies, we specialise in pregnancy acupuncture, pregnancy massage and traditional medicine, assisting women with a variety of pregnancy-related issues. Our goal is to assist you to achieve a safe natural birth, with monthly acupuncture treatments and massage therapy to help you to attain this goal.

Our practitioners also collaborate with local obstetricians to provide the best care for you during your pregnancy. Please don’t hesitate to enquire about our maternity acupuncture and massage in Bondi or Sydney CBD to find out which connected obstetrician is closest to you.

How Acupuncture Can Help During Pregnancy

Acupuncture can assist throughout various stages of your pregnancy, or with conditions associated with your pregnancy. This includes:

Preparation for labour

In preparation for labour, our aim is to soften the cervix with acupuncture treatments. It is recommended that you commence treatments at 36-37 weeks of conception to prepare the pelvis and cervix for labour. Acupuncture points can assist the baby to descend, while research shows that acupuncture can also reduce your time in labour.

Miscarriage

It is important for women who have previously miscarried to be very careful in the first trimester to protect their new baby. Acupuncture treatments can be given prior to your next pregnancy to strengthen your body, while herbs and acupuncture can also be offered during the new pregnancy.

Morning Sickness

Acupuncture treatments can be used to alleviate symptoms of morning sickness, with treatments sometimes necessary up to three times a week, depending on the severity of the sickness.

Breech Babies and Posterior Babies

To assist with a breech or posterior baby, it is recommended that the mother undergo treatment at 34 or 35 weeks after conception. Combined with a home treatment program for 10 days, research has shown that this technique has a success rate of 80%.

Induction Treatments

If you are overdue, acupuncture may help with inducing birth, with anywhere from one to six treatments required.

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)

Acupuncture in the last three weeks of your pregnancy can help facilitate your wish to achieve a VBAC.

Pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia is a very serious condition that must be carefully monitored by your obstetrician. At our acupuncture clinic, we have assisted women with pre-eclampsia to stabilise their blood pressure, as well as carry their pregnancy to full term.

Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD)

This is a condition where the ligaments of the pelvic region loosen during pregnancy, causing pain in the surrounding joints and muscles. Treating SPD with acupuncture is very successful, with studies showing the pain can be reduced by 90% or more.

Talk to Eastern Therapies about how maternity acupuncture or massage can help you achieve a safe and healthy pregnancy and birth. Call 0400 331 321 or book an appointment using the button below.

How Massage Can Help During Pregnancy

At Eastern Therapies clinic in Bondi Junction and Sydney CBD, we offer pregnancy massage therapy to help you relax, reduce pain, and assist you in achieving a safe natural birth.

Our qualified massage therapist is skilled in both Shiatsu and Remedial massage and will work with you to develop a maternity massage that is appropriate to your situation. Whether you are suffering from a sore back, SPD, painful legs and feet, or you simply want to relax, Eastern Therapies Clinic can provide pregnancy massage therapy to alleviate pain and stress.

Book your pregnancy massage at our Bondi or Sydney CBD clinic today.

Post-partum Acupuncture Treatments for You & Baby

Acupuncture treatments can be continued after giving birth, helping new mothers recover their energy to pre-pregnancy levels and treating conditions such as mastitis, uncomfortable inflammation of the breasts and insufficient lactation, which can partially be caused by tension in the shoulders and poor organ function.

We also specialise in a range of other women’s health concerns, including infertility, IVF support, menopause and endometriosis. At Eastern Therapies, we take a holistic approach to your wellbeing, focusing on hormones, pressure points, herbal medicine and more. For a personalised treatment plan, contact us for your first consultation.