Pre-conception and fertility
One in six couples find it hard to conceive, and the causes of infertility are many and varied: from stressful lifestyles which leave couples taking longer to get pregnant, to a range of diagnosed conditions that reduce the chances of success. Homeopathy can give those looking to start a family a helping hand.
It addresses the root causes of problems and can help to bring the body back into balance physically and emotionally. This can have a profound effect on hormone production and balance, regulating problem periods, sperm count, production and motility, and other factors such as stress and anxiety.
For those deciding to become parents, pre-conception can also be an excellent time to address any chronic health conditions or concerns that may go on to cause difficulty during pregnancy. Remedies work to stimulate your own self-healing, creating healthy parents who can go on to make healthy babies.
A recent article which appeared in the Daily Mail outlines homeopathy's effectiveness in increasing fertility. Read the article here.
The ante-natal period
There are numerous complaints that women can experience during pregnancy: nausea and vomiting, low energy, cystitis, thrush, varicose veins, swollen legs and ankles, piles, and high blood pressure to name just a few.
All of this comes at a time when you're seriously limited as to which conventional medicines you are able to take to relieve the symptoms.
Homeopathy is a 'potentised' medicine, using extremely diluted forms of naturally occurring substances to stimulate the body's own energetic healing mechanism. This makes it perfectly safe to use during pregnancy.
What's more, the health benefits you achieve from receiving homeopathic treatment whilst pregnant - the boost to your general wellbeing and immunity - will also benefit your baby.
Many women also experience anxiety and other emotional symptoms whilst pregnant. This can be, in part, due to huge hormonal changes as their babies develop and grow, but can also be due to concerns about finances, readiness for motherhood, ability to cope with a new baby, and fear of miscarriage.
As a holistic medicine, homeopathy treats you as a whole person, looking at your health from physical, mental and emotional perspectives. It can therefore provide invaluable emotional support as you progress through each trimester of your pregnancy and prepare for the birth of your child.
Homeopathy can also be used in pregnancy to try and turn breach babies prior to term, and works well in conjunction with reflexology for this specific situation.
Childbirth and the post-natal period
Whether you are planning to have your baby at home, in a birthing centre, or in hospital, you are probably keen to keep intervention to a minimum and have as natural a birth as possible.
Homeopathic remedies can help with many aspects of labour and birth, such as:
- reducing fear and anxiety
- offering pain relief and reducing the need for synthetic pain relief drugs
- improving stamina and raising flagging energy
- helping to start contractions in overdue labour, or to establish regular contractions in delayed or 'stuck' labour phases
Post-natally, it can:
- speed up recovery after the birth
- provide postpartum healing, and pain relief after a tear or episiotomy
- encourage good milk flow
- relieve the symptoms of mastitis
- help with any breastfeeding problems
- treat other symptoms during breastfeeding, when conventional drugs are still not advised
- help with post-natal depression
Babies and children
Homeopathy is so gentle, that it is also suitable for babies and young children.
It can help with:
- breastfeeding difficulties
- sleep disturbances
- infant colic
- teething
- weaning problems
- childhood illnesses
- behavioural problems
- developmental issues
- night terrors
- nappy rash
What's available for parents and parents-to-be at new path?
Pre-conception health and fertility consultations
Tailored homeopathic treatment plans to improve general health and wellbeing in preparation for pregnancy, and to address complaints or imbalances preventing or lowering the chances of conception. Sessions also include advice and guidance on diet and nutrition for fertility and pre-conception.
Initial consultation £50 (60-90 minutes)
Follow-up consultation £35 (30 minutes, monthly)
Pregnancy consultations
Individualised homeopathic healthcare and programmes to support your pregnancy and address any associated complaints. Sessions include advice and guidance on pregnancy diet, nutrition and birthing choices.
Initial consultation £50 (60-90 minutes)
Follow-up consultation £35 (30 minutes, monthly)
Tissue salt programmes
A free service available on request with regular pregnancy consultations. A month-by-month programme of biochemic nutrient salts (purchased separately from any good health food shop) to help the mother:
- prevent stretch marks, circulatory problems and varicose veins
- reduce the chance of heartburn and cramps
- lower the chances of anaemia
- control fluid balance, helping to prevent swollen hands or ankles, and high blood pressure
The baby will also benefit from tissue salts taken by the mother, to help:
- bone development
- development and elasticity of connective tissue
- building strong teeth, hair and general strength
The recommended tissue salts can be purchased separately from any good health food shop or pharmacy.
Mother and child remedy kits
Kits contain 42 essential homeopathic remedies for pregnancy, childbirth, the post-natal period, and for common childhood complaints and illnesses.
Kits can be purchased alone with a supporting guide, or in conjunction with a guided session on storing, selecting and using the remedies in childbirth and beyond. Consultations may be shared by 2 or more friends, with additional kits available separately.
Mother and child remedy kit and guide £36.99
Kit, guide and training session £75 (60-90 minutes)
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