Routine Pre-birth Preparation Programme

This programme is suitable for all pregnant women without pregnancy complications. It prepares a woman's body and mind for a healthy, natural labour.

Benefits

Research shows that pre-birth acupuncture had contributed to

reduced medical intervention, including epidural, medical induction and caesarean section
shorter duration of active labour
improved cervical ripening process*
significant improvement in contraction coordination

*Studies show that pre-birth acupuncture will not cause pre-term labour. As acupuncture cannot produce any effects that the body could not produce or regulate naturally, it increases the activity of the normal ripening processes of the cervix only when a general labour readiness is present.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, acupuncture works to ensure that a woman’s Qi (vital life energy) and blood is harmonious prior to delivery. Specific points are chosen to help in

tonifying qi and nourishing blood
helps to alleviate uncomfortable pregnancy-related symptoms, including insomnia, edema and pain
calming the nervous system
promoting optimal position of the baby for birth
relaxing and softening pelvic ligaments to facilitate childbirth
ripening and dilation of cervix

Contraindications

Placenta previa, cephalopelvic disproportion, and known bleeding disorders of the mother.

Programme Details