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Bowen
in Pregnancy?

 

Many of the problems associated with pregnancy can be treated with the Bowen Technique both before and after childbirth.

These include: 
 

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  • Severe back pain

  • Headaches

  • Nausea

  • Tiredness

  • Decreased energy levels

  • Sciatica

  • Heartburn

  • Leg ache

Pre-conception 
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Bowen can help by regulating the menstrual cycle and enhancing fertility in both men and women. It brings about a state of balance in the nervous system and may release areas that are blocked or unable to function optimally.
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1st Trimester

It can help with fatigue, nausea, morning sickness  anxiety, and the emotional fluctuations associated with hormone changes, assisting the body to adapt to this new and fast-changing state.
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2nd and 3rd Trimester

It is helpful in relieving lower back pain, sciatica, swollen legs and ankles, cramps, gastric discomfort, breathing, heartburn and reflux. As the pregnancy nears the end, Bowen sessions can relieve the discomfort of pelvic pressure, varicose veins, haemorrhoids, aching feet, legs and groin. It can also help in optimising foetal positioning prior to birth and has been known to change the baby’s presentation.
 
Post-Partum Care and Healing

It can be used after labour, after caesarean or for perineal healing and pain relief post-delivery. It helps to reset the position of the pelvis, helps the uterus to return to its normal position and strengthens and regulates the body.
 
Breast-feeding
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It can help promoting lactation and it is a very effective tool for helping relieve upper back, shoulder and neck pain often experienced during breast-feeding. It can also help you to sleep better and feel more rested generally.
 
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