maternal and fetal wellbeing centre
Complementary Therapies
The Maternal and Fetal Wellbeing Centre offers Complementary Therapy services specifically designed for expectant mothers to provide comfort, relaxation and to treat pain. Treatments are available by appointment throughout your pregnancy and during your hospital stay.
The following treatments are available at the Maternal and Fetal Wellbeing Centre:
- Physiotherapy
- Bowen Therapy
- Therapeutic Massage
- Acupuncture
- Reflexology
- Indian Head Massage
- Bowen Therapy
- Bowen Therapy is a non-intrusive, proven holistic approach to healing discomfort and pain relief in pregnancy. The treatment involves a series of precise, gentle movements using fingers and thumbs over muscles, ligaments and soft tissues. This, with interspersed rest periods, encourages energy to flow.
- Therapeutic Massage
- Available from our qualified therapists this will help to minimise discomfort, pain, tension and stress during and after pregnancy.
- Acupuncture
- Dry needling is available from a qualified therapist to relieve pain and discomfort.
- Reflexology
- Used to treat specific conditions such as morning sickness, back pain and heartburn it encourages the body’s own capacity to heal. Reflexology is proven to be extremely relaxing and calming for the body and mind.
- Indian Head Massage
The Antenatal Wellbeing Package, Yoga, Exercise and Education classes can be booked through this centre but will take place in our Physiotherapy department.
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