PREGNANCY SUPPORT
For over 20 years Jessica Stanelun has been highly acclaimed for specialist natural services in pregnancy support.
Jessica works regularly with local hospital maternity units and staff, and has a referral network of local and independent midwives and doulas.
See our menu of most popular treatments:
Treatments for Pregnancy Trimesters
Acupuncture for Pregnancy
“I went to see Jess for cervical-ripening treatments when I was in my 36th week. I was very impressed with Jess’s professionalism and depth of knowledge. I am happy to report that my entire delivery took only five hours, and considering this is my first delivery, I am very pleased! Thank you, Jess Stanelun!”
Treatments for Pregnancy Trimesters
Pre-Conception
For 3 to 4 months prior to conception, a healthy lifestyle plan is optimal for the best quality sperm and egg health. Fortnightly Acupuncture for reproductive strength is beneficial during this time.
Use the days between Acupuncture to nourish your fertility with our other unique treatments just for conception:
Fertility Reflexology, Fertility Massage, bespoke Aromatherapy, Health Meditations sessions and Fertility Nutrition - with complete guidance offered at clinic.
1st Trimester
(0-12 weeks)
Our clinic services help relieve your symptoms NATURALLY - during this time of major body changes and mental upheaval.
On a daily basis we successfully treat Morning Sickness - all stages and severity levels.
Plus Headache and Migraines. Hormone Surges. Heartburn. Constipation. Nausea. Worry. Aches. Insomnia. IBS flares. SPD (pelvic pain). Back Pain. Gestational Diabetes. UTIs. Haemohrroids. Emotional Fear and Stress. And more!
2nd Trimester
(13-28 weeks)
Acupuncture is recommended fortnightly or at a minimum monthly. Once a month between your Acupuncture sessions have at least one Reflexology for Pregnancy treatment. Symptoms will be discussed at length and are treated depending on their severity and your energy levels.
3rd Trimester
(29+ weeks)
Acupuncture and Reflexology for Pregnancy is recommended fortnightly or at a minimum monthly, up to your week 35 when we begin preparing your body for Labour. When late-stage complications are present we adjust sessions for severity and conditional needs. ( Gestational diabetes, pre eclampsia, and several others.)
Final Weeks
(35-40 weeks)
JUST 4 WEEKLY VISITS help build hormone levels which properly dilate and strengthen the cervix, stimulate mammary glands, increase overall endurance levels and calm your spirit.
Worldwide more couples are taking part in Pre-Birth Acupuncture as studies have shown it decreased the amount of time spent in labour, and the amount of pain was significantly reduced. Also see Birth Preparation Programme.
Breech Treatment Plan
Most babies turn to head down position between 28-32 weeks.
If by week 33 no turning has occurred it is a great time to try Acupuncture and Moxibustion.
Today the best midwives and health professionals recommend this plan for safe and painless turning of the baby!
At your appointment you’ll receive Acupuncture and you’ll be taught how to perform daily Moxibustion AT HOME.
MOXIBUSTION is a very gentle heat therapy that stimulates specific areas on your feet. World studies have shown over 75% success rate and in this clinic over 90% stunning success rates between weeks 33 and 37.
Induction & Past Due Treatments
Induction Acupuncture is designed to encourage late arrivals
Inducing Labour with Acupuncture is a procedure used to stimulate uterine contractions during pregnancy, before labour begins, usually with overdue cases.
Acupuncture could help stimulate contractions. These contractions start slowly and gently increase, allowing your body to produce natural endorphins to manage any discomfort.
Induction treatments are preformed by 40 weeks or performed 3 days prior to a medical induction; it is recommended you have acupuncture every 1-2 days until you deliver.
Labour Preparation Therapy
Preparation is an absolute MUST if you want a smooth and successful LABOUR. Just a few sessions of hormone balancing and energy boosting can help your whole BIRTH EXPERIENCE:
Less PAIN
Less TIME
Less INTERVENTION
Less STRESS
By boosting your energy, nourishing the blood in your body, softening ligaments and tendons, preparing the cervix and oxytocin levels to dilate you properly, guiding you with relaxation meditation and building your knowledge, so you know what to expect….
Acupuncture in preparation for Labour & Birth is not only preferable, but essential.
Acupressure Partner Sessions
An essential bonding exercise for you and your birth partner
Helps to naturally deliver your baby together AS A TEAM. Your partner can relieve your pain during contractions! And help your stages progress smoothly throughout labour.
The session: About midway though our Labour Prep course we will book a special session for you AND your birth partner.
Experience one-to-one training for you both with Jessica. She will guide you and your birth partner hands-on through a series of specialised acupressure techniques and provide you with educational materials to practise and keep learning from at home.
Labour & Birth Attendance
When the time arrives for delivery we have services that can assist your labour with acupuncture to help calm and progress you through your birth stages more effectively. We regularly work with a network of midwives and private doulas to help plan for the upcoming days and make your birth a positive and more peaceful experience with positive memories.
Post-Natal Healing Plan
The body is exhausted and in recovery. Three sessions over three weeks is recommended, directly following birth, the first session within 7-10 days after birth. Treatments are caring, calm and gentle. We will use soft, warming therapy warm on the womb, nourishing healing tissues and balancing hormones. Also addresses lactation problems, depression, c-section healing.