Maternal Care

Shiatsu and Acupuncture are wonderful therapeutic supports for women as they evolve through the stages of maternity, including conception, pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum care. Perinatal sessions are catered to a woman’s phase of pregnancy as well as her specific symptoms and concerns. Such sessions are an enjoyable way for women to supplement their OB/GYN/midwife/medical care to attain more comfort, confidence and health as they progress through their pregnancy to motherhood.

Symptoms for which perinatal shiatsu and acupuncture apply can include the following:

• Morning sickness
• Leg cramps/circulation conditions
• Edema
• Shortness of breath
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Musculoskeletal aches and pains
• Fatigue (back and neck)
• Heartburn/gas/constipation
• Headaches
• Insomnia
• Stress/anxiety management
• Pain relief during labor
• Turning breech presentation

Nutrition is an important component to all phases of maternal care.  George helps guide mothers and mothers-to-be with individualized dietary suggestions so that they and their little ones stay healthy.  Such guidance can help during the following stages:

• Conceiving
• Carrying a pregnancy
• Health of Offspring
• Postpartum Recovery
• Breastmilk quality

Studies show that the maternal diet plays an important role in the health of children, especially when it comes to reducing eczema and asthma.  A healthy maternal diet will also make pregnancy much easier and reduce the likelihood of complications. In addition, postpartum depression can often be averted with a proper diet during and after pregnancy.  George helps mothers determine precisely what that diet should be.