Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is another issue that is best helped as soon as you feel you are struggling. Acupuncture can help improve milk flow, reduce over-production of milk, unblock breast ducts, resolve breast pain and help with sore nipples and the early stages of mastitis.
But if you are running a temperature or have red and hot areas on either see your G.P first as you may need medical help as well as other therapies.
It’s easy to bring your baby in to the clinic while you are having treatments. As long as treatments are timed around feeds. Or home visits can be arranged.
For the latest research on acupuncture during pregnancy and childbirth a good resource is the Acupuncture Research Council, ARRC www.acupunctureresearch.org.uk
