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Practitioners
Complementary Practitioners
Below are therapists that I can highly recommend, who have helped me personally and many clients over several years.
Acupuncture
This is the most underused complementary therapy utilised during pregnancy and birth. The most profound treatments are for overdue babies (to avoid hospital induction), breech positioning (usually turns with 48hours), sciatic pain as well as many other gynaecological conditions. It is very rare to have to undergo a medical induction after some acupuncture sessions for overdue dates. Acupuncture is also great for strengthening the body pre/post birth.
Traditional Chinese Medicine,
Danielle Lewis -
Woodend
Phone: 0413455381
Hatch Therapies
1A Michael St
Clifton Hill
Phone: (03) 9489 4271
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractor's are also wonderful in aligning the pelvis pre and post birth. In addition, as much of the work is on the central nervous system it is a treatment that is beneficial in pregnancy, especially during times of erratic emotional imbalances.
It is worth mentioning, having a caesarean for a breech positioned baby is not always necessary.There are many chiropractors that are trained in the Webster Technique that can assist in turning babies Also a course of acupuncunture can work wonders, along with certain homeopathic remedies. There are also caregivers that are comfortable supporting women with breech births.
Brett Houlden & Helen Sexton
Bendigo Chiropractic Centre
27 View Street,
Bendigo Vic 3550 – 5443 9744
Sonia Doherty
I have a wonderful working relationship with Sonia. She loves working with pregnant women and helping them to have the best foetal alignment during pregnancy, which greatly affects the birth. She is a fantastic resource for newborn babies who may need adjustments as a result of their births. She has a passion for chiropractic care for the whole family.
Mt Macedon
Mob: 0405093084
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is a brilliant tool for so many issues whether they are physical or emotional. Jo helps with quitting smoking, underlying negative emotional conditions that interfere with life, fears, phobias and personal development for women. Jo has worked with many people that I know with great success.
Jo Buchanan
Sunbury
Phone: 8746 8801
Massage
A regular massage throughout pregnancy promotes wonderful wellbeing, muscular tension relief, stress management, lymphatic drainage, circulation benefits…and babies in utero just love it (scientifically proven).
Linda Rooth
Linda is a beautiful masseuse who has a wonderful holistic approach to her work. You will be in good hands with Linda.
Gisborne & Woodend
Phone: 0408175751
Naturopathy
Helps with preconception, pregnancy and post birth internal balancing with homeopathic remedies. Can assist with dietary deficiencies, allergies (mother and child), restless legs, indigestion, insomnia, gastro-intestinal upsets, breast milk supply, strengthening the immune system, emotional upsets, pre eclampsia, post natal depression and general wellbeing. Isaac Golden below is well regarded in his work with homeopathic immunisation for babies. He has worked at Swinburne University for over 10 years and has a wonderful information booklet identifying his research findings on this topic.
Gary Hancock
Body, Mind Soul Natural Therapy Centre
33 Gladstone Street
Moonee Ponds
Phone: 9372 9511
Anita Di Stasio & Issac Golden
670 Gap Road Cherokee (near Gisborne)
Phone: 5427 0880
Osteopathic Care
Highly recommended in the last few weeks of pregnancy to make sure the pelvis is aligned. This helps the labour progress quicker if the pelvis is in the optimal position. Also fabulous for any sciatica, lower back strain or assisting with the general aches and pains of pregnancy.
Anthony Hilkemeijer
Inner City Osteopathy
250 Faraday Street Carlton
Phone: 9347 0020
Paediatric Chiropractor
Highly recommended that babies be given either an osteopathic, bowen or chiropractic treatment in the early weeks after birth. This helps with any misalignment that may occur during the birth process, regardless the manner of birth. It is also a great treatment for reflux, ear infections, gastro-intestinal upsets, colic and breast-feeding problems. Many of my clients have had wonderful results in settled babies after these treatments.
Dr Paul Chamberlain
Chiropractic Children's Healthcare
Ivanhoe, Boronia
Phone: 9499 1800
Psychotherapy
In birth preparation there is a need for many women to explore aspects of the complexity of womanhood. There is a need for many women to delve into the idea of mother, what your own mother/daughter relationship has been, inner child work, healing past sexual abuse. Our bodies often contain cellular memory of such incidents and certain behaviours and situations can trigger our learned responses even though they may not serve us very well. This is the rich tapestry of life and is so significant in the birthing journey, as our emotional make-up can significantly impact our birthing stories.
I have worked with Teresa both personally and professionally and cannot recommend her more highly.
Teresa Mallon
Melbourne, Castlemaine, Woodend
Phone: 0417864556
Gyanamala Bodywork Practitioner -
Gyanamala works with the body to unlock any blockages or traumas that are present at a cellular level. She is a kind and gentle practitioner who orchestrates amazing healing within the body.
Camberwell Health and Healing Centre
766 Riversdale Road Camberwell
Phone: 9888 6749
Centre for Human Transformation -
Run day and residential courses – wonderful for women in all stages of their life. Do a fabulous retreat called Women's Mysteries twice a year. Are the founders of the College of Spiritual Midwifery and run a doula training course check out
Email:www.humantransformation.com.au or
Yarra Glen
Phone: 03 5965 2325
Spiritual Guidance
Many women during pregnancy want to get in touch with their spiritual side, as it is a time of self-introspection. This type of guidance can also be very helpful in recovering from a traumatic event – loss of a loved one, a traumatic birth or just feeling a bit lost and need help in finding your life's purpose.
Tanja Fairweather Healing Centre Kyneton -
Tanja is a medium and intuitive healer and orchestrates amazing healing within the body. Her style is unique and comes highly recommended.
26 Piper Street, Kyneton
Phone: 54223910
Ruth's Readings -
Direct contact with the other side
Ruth – Melton
Phone: 0413 342 366
Other resources
Pregnancy, birth & motherhood
- a to z fact sheets: Women's Health
These invaluable Women's fact sheets are produced in partnership with women and health professionals by the Royal Women's Hospital. A wealth of resources.
- Baby Names
It's all in the name. With over 25,000 names, you can add a name to your favourites, or even suggest a name.
- Baby Name Meanings
Baby Names - it's all in the name. Over 75,000 names, you can add a name to your favourites, or even suggest a name.
- Bub Hub
- The Cochrane Library
Healthcare consumers and patients need high-quality evidence about the effectiveness of treatments. This empowers them, with their healthcare practitioners, to make the best possible decisions.
The Cochrane Library provides fast access to reliable evidence.
- Capers bookstore
- Home Birth Australia
- International Breast Feeding Journal
Fantastic breastfeeding research site with free access to lots of useful articles.
- Lamaze International
Six Care Practices that Support Normal Birth: The Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth Care Practice Papers provide more information about the evidence that supports each of these six evidence-based care practices.
- Maternity Coaltion
- MIDIRS Informed Choice
UK Midwives Information and Resource Service Informed Choice resources provide health professionals and pregnant women with an objective appraisal of the best available scientific evidence relating to 21 topics of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. The professionals' versions are fully referenced and designed as the basis for best practice, to open up and guide discussion, and as an aid to clinical decision-making. The women's versions are factual and presented in an easy-to-read format to help expectant mothers understand their choices, consider their options, and be supported in making informed decisions.
- Natural Parenting Melbourne
- Optimum Birth
Doula training
- Women's Health Information Centre
Royal Women's Hospital free, confidential, statewide service for all women, offering advice, support and referral. Got a question? Ask a nurse or midwife by telephone or email. They also have a great free library where you can browse and borrow.
- Femail.com.au
Free Magazine For Every Woman. Articles for women of all ages and stages! Be informed on the latest Movies, Celebrity Interviews & Music, Plus Shopping, Fashion & Beauty. Mother, Baby & Family Articles, Freebies & Fabulous Competitions, Business & Finance, Love & Relationships, Health, Travel, Advice, plus join Free VIP club and virtual women's community.
- Natures Child
Nappies, Cloth Diapers, Birth Videos and Natural Baby Products at Natures Child
- www.glorialemay.com
- www.birthrites.org
- www.naturalbirthrebranded.wordpress.com
- www.spinningbabies.com
- www.alternativebaby.net
- www.childbirthconnection.org
- www.macrangesbabs.com
- www.sarahbuckley.com
- www.inamay.com
- www.wombecology.com
Find a Doula - Australia
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