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WHERE CLINICAL CARE, MOVEMENT AND WELLBEING COME TOGETHER TO MAKE CHANGE THAT LASTS
PREGNANCY & BABIES
IN WEST AUCKLAND
PREGNANCY IS A TIME OF SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE BODY AND MIND
While many women experience pregnancy as a joyful and exciting time, others may find it physically or emotionally challenging. Wherever you are on your pregnancy journey, our team is here to provide supportive, drug-free care tailored to your needs.
We also support recovery after birth, recognising that postpartum care is an essential part of the pregnancy journey, helping the body adapt, heal and regain strength in the months following childbirth.
OSTEOPATHY FOR PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
Pregnancy brings big changes to your body - osteopathy offers safe, gentle treatment to support your comfort and function during this time.
We commonly support:
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Pelvic girdle and lower back pain
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Sciatica and joint pressure
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Headaches and rib tightness
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Postural tension and pelvis balance from a growing bump
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Recovery after birth, including realignment and core support
Our practitioners also work with pregnancy Pilates instructors onsite to support your full recovery journey.
OSTEOPATHY FOR BABY & CHILDREN
Gentle osteopathic care can help support your baby’s comfort, feeding, and development.
We commonly see babies for:
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Reflux or unsettled behaviour
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Feeding or latch difficulties
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Torticollis or flat head (plagiocephaly)
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Colic or digestive discomfort
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Recovery post-birth, especially after long or assisted deliveries
All techniques are extremely gentle and focused on releasing tension, supporting natural movement and function.
Mother and baby sessions available.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR PREGNANCY
Supportive, drug-free care through pregnancy and beyond
Acupuncture is a non-invasive therapy using very fine, sterile, single-use needles to stimulate specific points on the body. During pregnancy, the increased circulation can enhance the body’s response, often allowing for fewer needles and gentler treatments.
Acupuncture is commonly used to support symptoms that may occur during a normal pregnancy, including:
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Nausea and vomiting
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Heartburn and digestive discomfort
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Constipation
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Varicose veins and haemorrhoids
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Sinus congestion
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Oedema (swelling)
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Fatigue and exhaustion
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Anxiety, low mood or emotional overwhelm
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Pregnancy-related hypertension (in conjunction with medical care)
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Recurrent urinary tract symptoms
PREGNANCY MASSAGE
Pregnancy massage offers safe, tailored support for the unique changes in your body during each trimester. Our therapists are trained in positioning and safety, and can adapt to your needs at all stages.
Common reasons for massage in pregnancy:
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Lower back or pelvic pain
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Swelling in legs or feet
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Shoulder and neck tension
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Sleep difficulty or stress
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Emotional release and relaxation
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A general treat for yourself before you become a number 1 carer.
PRE AND POSTNATAL PILATES
Pregnancy and early motherhood place unique demands on the body. Our pre and postnatal Pilates classes are designed to support you through these changes with safe, guided movement that builds strength, mobility and confidence.
Benefits of Pre & Postnatal Pilates:
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Support core and pelvic floor function
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Improve posture and reduce pregnancy-related aches and pains
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Maintain strength and mobility throughout pregnancy
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Encourage better breathing and body awareness
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Prepare the body for labour and birth
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Support recovery after pregnancy and delivery
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Rebuild strength safely following birth
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Connect with a supportive community of other mums
Our small class sizes allow for personalised guidance, helping you move safely and confidently through every stage of your pregnancy and postpartum journey.
VARIOUS STAGES
first trimester
Acupuncture for early pregnancy care often focuses on:
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Reducing stress and calming the nervous system
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Supporting hormonal balance
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Supporting fetus retention
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Encouraging healthy circulation
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Supporting overall wellbeing during a critical phase of development
second trimester
Osteopathy can help with balancing the changes of posture and stretching of ligaments. Balancing the pelvis during pregnancy helps aid a successful labour process.
third trimester
Osteopathy and acupuncture for back and pelvis pain. From 36 weeks acupuncture is commonly used as part of birth preparation. Observational studies and clinical experience suggest it may support:2,3
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More efficient labour patterns
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Reduced duration of labour
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Lower rates of certain medical interventions
Breech presentations can be treated with a take home course of moxibustion from your acupuncturist accompanied by osteopathy.
post-partum the fourth trimester
The postpartum period, often called the golden hour, or fourth trimester, is a time of significant physical and emotional adjustment. Even when birth goes smoothly, the body has undergone profound change.
Our postpartum support may help with:
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Pelvic floor and core recovery (check out the TeslaFormer Chair and Pilates)
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Back, neck and shoulder pain
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Scar or tissue tension after caesarean birth
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Gradual return to exercise and daily activity
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Ongoing fatigue and nervous system support
Care can be adapted whether you are weeks, months or even years postpartum.
