Breastfeeding, what they don’t always tell you

Mothers aren’t always aware of the full advantages of breastfeeding, nor are they told that it can be REALLY painful for some. However, perseverance can lead to some very positive advantages for both mum and baby. Breast milk is well-balanced and, readily utilized and biologically active with proteins, fats and carbohydrates that are adequately adapted to the needs of the baby. Advantages for baby Resistance to infection from pathogens due to the IgA, IgG and IgM antibodies in the breast

David Haynes2024-02-05T12:55:10+10:00

10 Simple Steps to Increase Your Fertility

Here at Haynes Acupuncture Gold Coast we take a holistic approach to fertility and have put together a few steps to support you on your journey to conception. Acupuncture can help to regulate your menstrual cycle, hormones and immune system which are important for natural conception (1). Combined with developing clean eating habits and positive lifestyle choices you can enhance your chances of conceiving and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Include Eat more freshly grown organic foods: Vital for optimal health

David Haynes2024-02-22T12:22:16+10:00

How To Ease Back Pain During Pregnancy

More than two thirds of women who are expecting experience lower back and pelvic pain during their pregnancy, usually in the second and third trimesters (2). For many, the pain is bad enough to interfere with sleep, work and other activities. In a 2004 study, one third of women reported that they had to stop at least one activity due to back pain (3).

David Haynes2024-01-08T11:49:17+10:00

Falling Pregnant with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Did you know that Traditional Chinese Medicine to assist with infertility actually works? A recent study on the effects of traditional Chinese medicine to assist female infertility has had astounding results. Australian researchers at Adelaide University have created hope for women suffering from infertility as a recent study sheds new light on effectively helping women with infertility issues with Traditional Chinese Medicine. The research, titled “Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine in the management of female infertility: A systematic review” concluded that using

David Haynes2024-02-05T13:00:00+10:00

Morning sickness during pregnancy

Are you suffering from morning sickness and realising its not just in the mornings? Our acupuncturists here at Haynes acupuncture Gold Coast are here to assist you through your pregnancy. Why do I have morning sickness? Popular theory suggests that the increase in the hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) that is produced at very high levels in the first trimester is the reason behind that nauseous feeling, however about 1/3 of women won’t have these signs and symptoms. That doesn’t necessarily

David Haynes2024-01-08T11:51:57+10:00