Natural Pregnancy In Glasgow

Natural Pregnancy In Glasgow

  • HEARTBURN DURING PREGNANCY

    Heartburn often occurs in women during pregnancy. Reasons: During pregnancy the levels of oestrogen and progesterone increase in your body. These hormones can help relax ligaments in joints, which is useful for enlarging the pelvis during labour. However it does mean that there may be a softening of the ligaments that usually keep your LES…

  • THOUGHTS ON FERTILITY

    At a recent Natural Pregnancy Glasgow meeting our discussion lead to an evaluation of people’s expectations and perceptions when coming for treatment with us in regard to improving their fertility. I understand that when trying to conceive there are many stresses and strains which can affect your emotional, mental as well as physical health. It…

  • CORRECTING BREECH PRESENTATION

    A caesarian section is normally recommended for the birth of a baby lying in a breech position, with the baby’s bottom presented to the cervix. Paula Wilson is one of our acupuncturists, she enjoys treating women before the birth to help acheive optimal foetal positioning. Paula says: The use of Traditional Chinese techniques offers a…

  • WAYS TO IMPROVE MALE FERTILITY

    Fertility is frequently considered the responsibility of the female, however research shows that at least 25% of known cases of infertility are as a result of poor semen quality. As such good male fertility is vital to ensure conception is as easy as possible, as well helping to improve the health and well being of…

  • STRESS

    Somethimes the news tells us things we thought were obvious. But it does mean that scientific research is proving that the success we have been having is not just coincidence. After reading an article in a newspaper Anna Hill decided to write this blog: An article in the Daily Mail yesterday (Thursday 12 August, 2010)…

  • MOTHER WARMING TREATMENTS

    Francesca Howell, one of our acupunturists, writes about an acupunture treatment which she finds very beneficial after childbirth. Mother Warming is a treatment that is given to women 4-5 days following birth. Usually, the treatment is given once in the clinic by a qualified acupuncturist. The technique can then also be taught to a partner…

  • RASPBERRY LEAF

    Raspberry leaf has been used traditionally for hundreds of years to help prepare the body for childbirth. Anna Hill (herbalist) describes how it is used: Raspberry leaf (Rubus ideaus fol) has been used as part of herbal prescriptions to help with fertility issues for years and it is also used as an infusion to treat…

  • BACK PAIN DURING PREGNANCY

    Back ache and back pain is common through pregnancy for a number of reasons: the hormone relaxin loosens the joints in preparation for the birth; the spine stretches and curves with the growth of the baby; and the change in shape and weight causes a change in posture. The most common area of the back…

  • MORNING SICKNESS

    One of the first symptoms often experienced by pregnant women is morning sickness. Symptoms may range from mild nausea upon waking, to frequent vomiting through the whole day. This sickness is due to the levels of hormones during the early weeks of the pregnancy, which settle down at the end of the first trimester. Anna…