Pregnancy Support

Pregnancy support at Shine's Health Clinic North London

Pregnancy and birth should be one of the most empowering and important times in your life, especially with your first baby as you are beginning your journey into parenthood. Life as new parents can be demanding and exhausting to begin with but the right support can ease the bonding between mother and baby and help towards calm, confident parenting.

It is important for women to have access to information and caring support so they can make informed decisions around theirs and their newborns needs.

What holistic treatments will support my pregnancy?

Acupuncture
Acupuncture is becoming a much more fundamental part of Pregnancy healthcare. Between Valeria Frank and Marian Fixler, they see a wealth of women going through their fertility journey, be it naturally, or with the use of IVF. Both have practiced for over 20 years and have helped many a beautiful family be built. From fertility issues, to breech babies, they have exceptional experience and guide through the whole journey. View Valeria's and Marian's profiles to find out more. Also visit our Acupuncture for Pregnancy page.

Cranial Osteopathy

Cranial Osteopathy can help the physical preparation for birth and the ever-changing reality and needs of your body during pregnancy. Treatments may involve balancing spinal and pelvic tensions and aiding relaxation of the muscles and ligaments, pelvis and pelvic floor. It can also help to ensure that there is no undue tension in the tummy and diaphragm affecting circulation or breathing. Changes in posture may cause backache, neckache, headaches, sciatica, aching legs or undue fatigue. Treatments are gentle and can be received throughout your pregnancy at all stages.

Craniosacral Therapy

For Mother's to be, babies and for new Mum's, CST can be an integral part of bringing your baby into the world. Among many things, this gentle yet powerful treatment is amazing at calming down your Central Nervous system, allowing rebalance to occur. CST can also be fantastic at helping ease aches, pains and anxiety. To find out more see our Mums, bumps and baby clinic.

Massage has always been a fantastic treatment to support people throughout their pregnancy, during all the changes that can come with a growing baby. It is advisable to wait until after your 1st trimester for treatment.

Reflexology is ideal for those who do not feel like having a full body treatment. It can also help give an insightful review of your organs, as well your muscles, energy levels and adrenal systems. People often book in if they are overdue and want to stimulate the release of hormones. Reflexology is also a deeply relaxing treatment.