Wellness for Mothers & Mothers-to-Be

Acupuncture helps to:

• Regulate the menstrual cycle
• Promote blood flow to the uterus, assisting lining health
• Support the endocrine system toward hormonal balance, improving ovulation & egg quality (especially important for those with polycystic ovary syndrome)
• Positively affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis (this plays a key role in fertility)
• Reduce anxiety and stress responses (released stress hormones affect fertility)
• Uplift your heart and spirit during this time of planned conceiving 

WHERE TO BEGIN:

In treatment, let's focus on getting your energy in peak balance, vibrancy and health, while allowing for needed 

Yin Care:  

Quiet, rest & replenished time for your being.  

Your little 'Seedling to Be' is seeking nourishment & peace.  You should be too.

In this health care system, your uterus is viewed as a ‘Palace’ for baby to reside and grow.

Our work is to cultivate and support your overall health until your ‘Palace’ is ready for Royalty! 

We'll access & support the health of your:

Mind- stress management, positivity 

Body- cycle- blood quality, and ease

Energy- (Qi)      

Receiving Acupuncture Treatment:

Begin acupuncture 3 - 4 months prior to conception/transfer.

This offers time to assist with and influence: egg & embryo quality, cycle and lining regularities, nutritional concerns & stress management

For IVF (in vitro fertilization) 

Begin acupuncture treatments 6 to 8 weeks prior to transfer. 

Once you begin stimulation medications seek treatment 1-2 x a week depending upon your ultrasound.

Acupuncture treatment through your first trimester may help to uphold pregnancy while supporting your overall health and vitality.

Conditions supported with Acupuncture:

• Early pregnancy supportive care
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation and hemorrhoids
• Varicose veins and vulval varicosities
• Headaches and migraines
• Musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, pelvic and hip pain
• Fatigue and exhaustion
• Anxiety and depression
• Itching in pregnancy
• Hypertension disorders including Pregnancy-induced hypertension
• Miscarriage
• Threatened miscarriage
• Breech and posterior positioned babies

Prenatal Acupuncture Care Frequency

1x month up to 8 weeks
Weekly 8-14 weeks
1x month weeks 15-28
2x month weeks 29-36

 1x week weeks 37-40

• Labor preparation beginning week 36 

to encourage beneficial pregnancy hormones, assist cervical ripening & optimal fetal positioning to prepare for efficient labor.

Acupuncture helps with:

• Postpartum recovery and breast feeding issues.

Ideally acupuncture treatment is given once a week commencing from 2 weeks postpartum for a total of 3 weeks to promote stamina and an efficient recovery. Acupuncture can also be useful at this time to balance emotions, aid perineal healing and help with any breastfeeding problems.

Personally, 

I've aways been more yin by nature 

(calm, patient, inward, reflective)

I've always been a nurturer

Nur.ture:

• help, care for and encourage the growth or development of
• to cherish

As a child, if I crossed paths with an animal or person in need of love, support or a lift, I happily landed there to offer care.
I've always held an innate love and awe for babies and expectant mothers.  

Precious! Beautiful.

The definition of Divine.

And now, a blessed Mother myself, 

(my babies now 10 & 14 years old ;)

my passion is to share mothering support, sistership and care with YOU on your Mothering journey.

xo Sarah

The office of Little River Acupuncture is shared with massage therapist 

Kate Greenleaf. 

Kate embodies a warm, welcoming & nurturing presence perfect for all mamas and mamas-to-be!  

I recommend and highly encourage regular massage treatments for the well-being of you and yours.   

Learn more at:  

kategreenleaf.org