No 1 Women's Health

Acupuncture

Acupuncture can help with the treatment of myriad conditions. According to an evidence-based review of clinical literature, acupuncture can assist in treating a wide number of physical, neurological, mental and emotional ailments.

The conditions that have been backed up by both clinical experience and research include:

• Acute and chronic pain conditions
• Tension headaches & management of
        migraines
• Hayfever & common colds
• Acute sinusitis
• Dental pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Anxiety and depression
• Infertility
• Menstrual problems and irregularities
• Pregnancy related ailments
• Labour support
• Nausea and vomiting
• Weight loss
• Insomnia

Acupuncture may be able to assist with conditions not mentioned above, however supporting scientific evidence may be limited. This doesn’t mean acupuncture won’t be able to help, just that there may not be enough supporting evidence yet, and new research in the field is always continuing.

If you’re unsure, have a chat with our friendly acupuncturists, and they will be able to help
you determine whether acupuncture is
appropriate for you.

Women's Health

Acupuncture can help with a number of conditions like:

• Pregnancy
• Morning Sickness
• PCOS
• Endometriosis
• Irregular, heavy or painful periods
• PMS
• Menopause

Fertility

Treatment is recommended within 24 hrs before & after an Embryo Transfer to improve blood circulation to the uterus, this may encourage implantation of embryo. Acupuncture has a balancing & calming effect on the body and mind that assists in managing stress & anxiety levels during the procedure.

IVF Support

• Aims to regulate endocrine system, increase pelvic blood flow, relaxes the muscles & tendons in this area
• Bolster reproductive function
• Enhance follicular development which may improve egg quality
• Treatment is ideally recommended up to 3 months before commencing IVF Cycle
• Weekly sessions leading up to and during IVF Cycle.
• Pre & Post transfer treatments
• Throughout the first trimester to support pregnancy, morning sickness & other discomfort associated with pregnancy

Egg Retrieval

• Pre-Egg Retrieval to help calm the mind, increase pelvic blood flow and relax the muscles and tendons in this area
• Post Egg Retrieval to help relieve swelling, pain and discomfort

Pre-Labour Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a fantastic way to help prepare the body for birth and may assist in shortening labour duration and intensity. Startingat 37 weeks, treatments are once a week and can help to centre you and prepare you for the final step before motherhood.

Pre-Labour Acupuncture may help to improve circulation to the uterus, cervix and the lower back to reduce the intensity of contraction waves. It can also lower stress hormones, so that birthing hormones can build gradually. In the case of a breech presentation, a special treatment at 34 weeks can encourage the baby to turn naturally. If your due date has come and gone, acupuncture can help initiate the process of labour.

We are so happy for your pending delivery and excited to continue to be part of your pregnancy and birth!

Contact our Women’s Health Clinic to book your Pre-Labour Acupuncture Sessions on (03) 9132 9644 or email us at hello@number1womenshealth.com

HICAPS Available

Acupuncture Treatment Plan

Breech Presentation Treatment at 34 weeks
(1 - 2 sessions)

Induction Acupuncture Sessions from 40 weeks
(2 sessions)

Pre-Labour Weekly Sessions from 37 weeks
(3 – 4 sessions)

Follow Up Session Postpartum
(1 visit is included complimentary)

Breech Presentation Treatment
1 x Treatment Session $105
2 x Treatment Session $180

Induction Treatment Session
1 x Treatment Session $105
2 x Treatment Session $180

Pre-Labour Package
4 x Treatment Sessions + 1 Complimentary $420

Pre-Labour Acupuncture is extremely safe & prepares the body for birth. Research suggests it can lessen labour time by up to 40%.