Supporting a healthy pregnancy and preparing the body for labour and birth.

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A New Wave in Fertility Care

By Paige Waters When I first opened Paige Waters Acupuncture, I didn't really know what I was here for. Health I suppose, not really knowing what that meant. I'd had great experiences with acupuncture and working in acupuncture clinics. I loved…
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Holistic Care in Pregnancy Loss

No one ever thinks it will happen to them, but 1 in 4 women will suffer an early pregnancy loss which is just too high. Especially as we know of so many preventable factors and testing (which is frustratingly not being done due to ‘guidelines’…
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Acupuncture for Birth Preparation

Acupuncture has been a treatment for support in all stages of pregnancy, in many countries, for so, so many years. It is now being recommend by midwives, by well informed and patient-centred Obstetricians, by doulas, by pelvic floor physiotherapists,…
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Moxibustion (Moxa) for Breech Baby

How to use moxa sticks to improve a breech baby's position. Optimising baby's position in the pelvis is really supportive for avoiding delayed labour and experiencing a more relaxed, less painful birth, as well as a more comfortable cesarean…
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New Product: Franjos Motherhood Hydration Powder

Hydration is so important for women trying to conceive, women experiencing morning sickness and vomiting, pregnant women, women in labour and of course post natal. It's super important while breastfeeding. And sometimes water just doesn't cut…
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Acupuncture for Labour Preparation

Labour induction  is the process of starting labour artificially, usually medically. Acupuncture doesn’t do this. Acupuncture can’t do anything artificial. However, acupuncture can be used to optimise the body’s natural ability…
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Acupuncture and Morning Sickness

I think I want to universally change the name to ‘pregnancy sickness’ as most women will tell you it very rarely only exists in the morning. For every woman you find who had a great experience with acupuncture for pregnancy sickness, you’ll…