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Pre-Conception Care II How can Acupuncture Impact Fertility? II Pre-Birth Acupuncture
Testimonials II About Siegrid II Make a Booking
Siegrid Delaney BHScTCM (Aust) Cert TCM (China)
Cert Acu (Japan)
Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine
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Chinese Medicine in the modern world
In the last century breakthroughs in modern medicine have taken the world to a new operating platform allowing the focus of everyday healthcare to shift from survival to quality of life and well-being. In this environment, Chinese Medicine is not only very relevant in it's ability to support and improve quality of life, but also in its effectiveness in treating the new breed of illness born of modern living - the sub-optimum health illness with "no known cause" such as sub-fertility, auto immune and stress related disorders.
What can it treat?
Auto-immune disorders - Eczema and other Skin diseases, Multiple allergies, Hayfever, MS
Stress related disorders - Sub-fertility, Anxiety, Depression, IBS, Fatigue, Insomnia, Muscular tension, Nervous tension, Headaches, Period pain.
Fertility disorders - Low sperm count, Poor sperm motility, Poor sperm form, Disrupted ovulation, Poor egg quality, Hormonal irregularities, Endometriosis.
Pregnancy discomforts - Morning sickness, Back pain, Constipation, Heartburn, Breech presentation, Low Iron, Fatigue etc
General - Colds and Flu, Poor sleep, Low energy, Digestive upset, Tight muscles, RSI, Injuries
How does it work?
The most important concept in Chinese Medicine is balance. When the body is out of balance, health is displaced and illness and disease can manifest. If the imbalance results in a blockage, a deficiency, heat or cold, it would need to be cleared, replenished, cooled or warmed as needed for health to be re-established.
This Months Article in Focus: Pre-Conception Care
Do you want to have a baby?
If your goal is to have a baby next year then you need to be preparing now.
Conceiving and carrying a baby to term is a big job for your body so it makes sense that the healthier you are the easier it will be.
That’s where Chinese Medicine comes in - helping you be in the best shape possible from conceiving to breast-feeding.
Your body’s needs:
Conception: Before you start trying you don’t know whether you’ll be able to fall pregnant quickly and easily or whether it will take longer and require changes to your (or your partners) body to ensure the right internal environment needed for conception can be achieved.
Pregnancy: When you do conceive, you’ve got nine months ahead of supporting a growing baby and adapting to intense hormonal and physical changes (such as pelvic and musculature movement).
Labour: After 9 months, you’ll go into labour and need all your available stores of energy, focus and perseverance.
Breast-feeding: After the birth of your child, a breast-feeding newborn at home is extremely demanding on your body’s reserves and will keep you more than occupied for the months ahead as your body continues to change and recover with less than normal sleep.
Preconception care with Chinese Medicine will optimise your health and well-being and support your body through these stages while also addressing any specific areas of concern or discomforts (back pain, heartburn, constipation, breech presentation etc) you may experience.
If you are planning to have a baby in the next 1-2 years, get started now and enjoy the benefits of a healthier, happier you for conception and pregnancy.
Acupuncturist and Herbalist Siegrid Delaney specialises in Preconception care, Fertility and Obstetrics and will tailor a treatment program (including lifestyle recommendations and dietary coaching) to suit your individual needs.
Special Offer for Natural Therapies Pages Readers
Mention this article when you book for a special introductory treatment price of $50*
To Book Call West Street Wellbeing on 02 9922 7874.
* Treatment is for one hour and includes health evaluation and acupuncture treatment with massage and moxibustion as required according to your individual needs.
How can Acupuncture Impact Fertility?
For women trying to fall pregnant, acupuncture and herbal medicine have been found to:
Regulate the female menstrual cycle
To ensure energy and blood are sufficient to support a healthy pregnancy.
Stimulate and balance fertility hormones responsible for:
- optimal ovulation
- optimal fertile mucous production
- thickening of the uterine lining
Encourage embryo implantation and support IVF and ICSI.
Studies have found that when acupuncture is administered before and after embryo implantation in assisted reproduction, the rate of successful pregnancy is increased by 42.5%¹
Reduce stress and increase relaxation.
Trying to conceive can be a stressful and emotionally trying endeavour which has a negative impact on fertility. Acupuncture helps you to relax and mange these fears.
1. Paulus WE, et al, ‘Influence of acupuncture on the pregnancy rate in patients who undergo assisted reproduction therapy,’ Fertility and Sterility, April 2002.
If you have been trying to fall pregnant but found it to be more difficult to conceive than you had hoped, it's very likely that treatment with Chinese medicine will be able to assist you to achieve your goal.
It is important to remember however that a man's sperm can be affected by diet, environment and lifestyle as much as a woman's hormones and monthly cycle so both partners will need to be on board for any treatment to be a success.
Contact West Street Wellbeing to book your fertility appointment. Don't put it off any longer! Ph 02 9922 7874
Pre-Birth Acupuncture
Are you getting closer to labour?
A program of Pre-birth acupuncture will prepare you for the most efficient labour possible
For women in the later stages of pregnancy, acupuncture:
- prepares the pelvis and uterine muscles for birth;
- assists the abdominal and lumbar muscles to support the growing baby’s weight;
- boosts energy and promotes circulation
- relaxes both mother and child with a lovely sense of calm.
If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant you need to read this:
Statistical evidence for Pre-Birth Acupuncture
Studies have found that weekly acupuncture starting at 36-37 weeks:
- Reduces labour time from an average of 8 hours to 6.5 hours¹
- Reduces inductions in first labours by 43% and in second babies by 35%²
- Reduces overall epidural use by 31%²
- Reduces emergency caesareans by 32%²
1. Kubista E, Kucera H. On the use of acupuncture in the preparation for delivery. Geburtshilfe Perinatol. 1974;178:224-229
2. Acupuncture For Prebirth Treatment: An Observational Study Of Its Use In Midwifery Practice. Debra Betts, RN, Sue Lennox, MA, 2006
Pre-Birth Acupuncture Special
Book of 5 Pre-BIrth treatments from Week 36 to Week 40 available at 10% off the regular price
Look at your pregnancy calendar and book now to ensure you can have the treatments at the right time.
Book Now: West Street Wellbeing in North Sydney 02 9922 7874
* Treatment is for one hour and includes health evaluation and acupuncture treatment with massage and moxibustion as required according to your individual needs.
Make a Booking
If you have an enquiry or wish to make a booking to see Siegrid for any of your health needs, please call West Street Wellbeing on 02 9922 7874.
The Practice is conveniently located on West Street North Sydney approximately halfway between North Sydney CBD and Crows Nest shops (nearest cross street is Myrtle Street). There is ample one and two hour non-metered street parking available.
Testimonials
I started seeing Siegrid when I was 6 weeks pregnant for all day morning sickness and low energy. After only a few treatments I wasn't as sick as often and I was much better at coping with a busy day.
Siegrid makes the experience so relaxing and enjoyable you can't wait for the next session. I felt physically and emotionally stronger after every treatment.
The pre-birth preparation is amazing. My son was born in 2hrs 45mins drug free! Everything that I was hoping for!
Rebecca Symonds,
Waverton
Siegrid is truly amazing! My husband and I had been trying to conceive our second child for 9 months before visiting Siegrid. She did a complete assessment and tailored a treatment that suited me. After a month of Chinese herbs and acupuncture I fell pregnant.
Siegrid's treatments are painless and so relaxing!!! She is extremely knowlegable in Chinese medicine and has a very nurturing way about her!
I would highly recommend her to anyone --you will feel like a new person!!!
Erin Nichols,
Mosman
About Siegrid
Siegrid Delaney (formerly Siegrid Murray-Quist) is an experienced acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist based in North Sydney at the complimentary health centre 'West Street Wellbeing'. Over the past 5 years she has worked in prominent natural health care centres in Sydney and Tokyo, Japan specialising in Women’s health, fertility, pregnancy and paediatrics.
Siegrid has an Australian University degree in Health and Traditional Chinese Medicine and has completed specialised international training in China at the Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital fertility and paediatrics departments. She lived and worked in Tokyo, Japan for 2 years in a renowned private practice developing her use of the gentle Japanese needle technique now favoured by her patients. Most recently she worked and studied as a volunteer at the ‘Healthy Mother Earth’ Foundation in Bali, Indonesia, working with Balinese women in pregnancy and labour and with their children.
Siegrid sees the future of medicine as a combined practice of conventional and complimentary or traditional methodology. She aims to positively impact the lives of her clients with affordable and effective natural healthcare. She can be contacted at West Street Wellbeing in North Sydney on 02 9922 7874, or by email at siegrid@weststreetwellbeing.com.au.
www.weststreetwellbeing.com.au.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Bachelor of Health Science, Traditional Chinese Medicine. University of Technology Sydney. 1999-2002
Acupuncture/Chinese Herbal Medicine Internship, Red Cross Hospital, Hangzhou, China. Fertility and Paediatric Medicine. 2002
Apprenticeship. Tokyo, Japan. 2004-2006.
Acupuncture for Obstetrics and Paediatrics, Bumi Sehat Foundation, Bali, Indonesia. 2007.
Acupuncture, Herbalists, Mens Health, Natural Fertility Management, Nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weight Loss, Womens Health
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