Pregnancy

Anastasia follows the whole pregnancy process with respect and takes care of its smooth development, offering relief to mild or more severe symptoms that may occur. Shiatsu, acupuncture and massage as well as breathwork, can help in alleviating the following:

-Νausea and vomiting, heartburn
-Sleep Problems
-Anxiety, stress
-Fatigue
-Constipation
-Circulation problems, swelling and heavy legs
-Lower back and pelvic pain
-Breech presentation with better results around 34th week

PREPARATION OF LABOR

The acupuncture sessions in the last months of pregnancy are intended to sooth anxiety, relieve fatigue, and prepare the perineum and cervix for birth. The goal is to ensure that the pregnant woman reaches term in good physical and psychological condition. The acupuncturist can be present during the birth and as needed thenafter.

During the preparation for childbirth, acupuncture can:

• induce labour when due or medically indicated
• promote relaxation of the perineum
• stimulate uterine contractions

During childbirth, acupuncture can:

• relieve posterior, anterior and lateral pain
• shorten labour
• promote the descent of the fetus
• treat slow labour progression
• decrease the need to use of medication
• help reduce the need for a caesarean section
• shorten the delivery period
• help in automatic placental abruption