Acupressure for birth preparation can be used from 36 weeks gestation. Acupressure points are easy to use and many women find them useful both for birth preparation and during labour. From a Chinese medicine perspective we think these points are asking the body to work more effectively for you. Many of the acupressure points used …
Leg cramps are a common and painful occurrence during pregnancy with about 30 – 50% of women experiencing them at some stage. They are caused by involuntary contractions of the muscles and usually strikes at night. The most common muscles affected are in the calf &/or foot and they tend to last for seconds or minutes and may …
Raspberry leaf tea recipe Raspberry leaf tea is traditionally used during pregnancy and the postpartum period as a uterine tonic. The key ingredient in raspberry leaf is fragile, an alkaloid, which strengthens ligaments and muscle fibers in the pelvis and can help promote contractions. Studies have shown that women who drink raspberry leaf tea …
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