How can it help?

Acupuncture can be used for a large range of complaints. As I midwife, I like to specify myself more within my domain, but men are also welcome if they feel attracted to my approach!

In general

  • Improving general health/balancing the body
  • Migraine/headache
  • Problems with the digestive system
  • Sleep disorders
  • Pain
  • Burn-outs, depression, stress
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • To stop addictions (eg. smoking)

Specifically for women

  • Menstruation problems: irregular cycles, too long-or short cycles, too much/litlle blood loss, pain, cloths, no menstruation.
  • Premenstrual problems (breast pain, moody, headaches)
  • Endometriosis
  • Excessive viginal discharge
  • Menopausal problems

Before pregnancy

  • Fertility problems
  • Assessment with IVF
  • Preparation for pregnancy

During pregnancy

  • Nausea and vomitting
  • Pelvic instability, back ache
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Prevention miscarriage
  • Headache/stress
  • Induce delivery
  • Malposition of the foetus
  • Support of the pregnancy (adviced to come once per trimester)
  • Preparation for labour (adviced starting from 37 weeks)

During labour

  • Pain reduction
  • To improve or regulate contractions
  • Reduction of stress/anxiety

After delivery

  • Lactation problems (eg. poor milk production)
  • Excessive blood loss
  • Agitation
  • dizziness
  • General strengthening
  • Postpartum depression