Osteopathy, Homoeopathy & Acupuncture in Pregnancy

Before pregnancy it is advisable to have the spinal, pelvic, hip & ankle joints checked and balanced. This can greatly reduce the quantity and likelihood of suffering from joint related and physical pressure problems during and after the pregnancy. This is particularly important for ladies who have any history of back problems. Pregnancy can mean having to cope with a whole range of symptoms from low back pain to morning sickness.

Osteopathic treatment during and after pregnancy is a recognised speciality within Osteopathy and has brough immense relief during preganancy and easier labours to thousands of women with total safety. Both Jonathan Cove, Principal Osteopath at the Carlton Clinic, and his partners, have successfully completed post graduate courses in this speciality and Jonathan has worked additionally during his training in the 'pregnancy clinic' of the Osteopathic College. Safety requirements are well documented and certain therapy machines and techniques are restricted from use during pregnancy but any limitations these create are more than compensated for by the increased responsiveness to treatment during pregnancy and treatment quantity is often very small.

Our Doctor Naturopath can be consulted for general health preparation prior to and monitoring throughout a pregnancy for a Naturopathic approach to health with a medical overview.

Many ladies find that the 'rebalancing of the body' acupuncture can be very beneficial in pregnancy, along with the safe relief elicited by the gentle Homoeopathic remedies. The clinics Homoeopath and Acupuncturist has worked extensively with pregnant ladies including being used by a local hospital Midwifery/obstetrics department.

For relief during labour itself there are very simple techniques Osteopaths are trained to teach fathers/birth partners that can give great relief, and our Homeopath/Acupuncturist is experienced in using acupuncture during labour for pain relief and working with obstetricians and midwives in this matter.

Consultation: appointment by telephone 01293 784200

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