PREGNANCY PROBLEMS – COURSES OF TREATMENT

Below are listed many common problems women experience in pregnancy.

Using my midwifery knowledge and expertise in complementary therapies I have designed these courses of treatments

to provide the most effective results to relieve the symptoms you are experiencing. 

Courses of Treatment are 3 initial sessions.

Additional and maintenance treatments may be required. to maintain effective relief of symptoms.

Please bring your handheld maternity notes with you otherwise we will not be able to carry out your treatment.

[also referred to as SPD], Symptoms include back or hip pain, grinding or clicking of pubic area, pain down inside of thighs, worsening pain when walking, turning in bed or opening your legs.

You may experience pain and aching in the lower back, the upper back and neck or all areas. Sciatic symptoms include pain, numbness and tingling travelling from the lower back through the buttocks into the legs. It can occur on one or both sides of the body 

Carpal tunnel syndrome is very common in pregnancy and causes numbness, tingling and pain in the fingers, hands and arms. It is caused by a compressed nerve in your wrist. This treatment aims to relieves the discomfort.

Cramp occurs generally in the calf muscles and feet causing muscle spasms and pain. RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome) causes a sense of constant movement and twitching. This treatment can relieve pain and reduce episodes of cramp.

Headaches and/or migraines in pregnancy can be common, however they can be extremely painful and debilitating. As there is limited medication you can take in pregnancy, this can be a game changer.  This treatment uses various therapies including acupuncture, aromatherapy and head massage depending on the symptoms.

If you are struggling to sleep: either falling asleep or staying asleep - this can impact your day to day functioning and how you are feeling.  This treatment promotes a good nights sleep.

Swelling of the hands, feet and/or legs, usually in 3rd trimester and can be extremely painful, especially by the end of the day.  This treatment aims to reduce discomfort and encourage lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling

When the Sinuses are blocked you may experience symptoms of a blocked nose, facial pain, headaches, and poor sense of smell. Sometimes you may have a feelings of a cold or flu. 

If you are experiencing symptoms that you cannot find a treatment for, please contact us with a brief description of your symptoms and we will be in touch to help you.

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