Acupuncture-and-Moxa
Many people know acupuncture to be a form of oriental medical therapy using needles which are inserted into the skin. Whilst this is true, to utilise its full potential acupuncturists also use a herb (commonly known as "moxa") which is smouldered either just over the skin or on the handles of the needles themselves.

My hope is that each of my patients encounters in me a practitioner who is capable of understanding their pain or discomfort as well as being able to help their condition. In this process, my intention is also to create a space in which we can share our humour and humanity. Experience teaches me that we can thus often discover we are no longer so defined and restrained by our complaints (as it so often feels), but that we can be liberated by them.

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Iyengar Yoga Institute of Birmingham
Pregnancy/post natal. From 14 weeks onwards, come and practice a specific programme which will lessen lower back pain, strengthen the pelvic floor, create space in the pelvic region and the uterus, thus ensuring proper blood circulation and adequate room for the baby to move. The programme will focus on the relaxation aspect of Iyengar yoga to relieve tiredness and tension and revitalise the internal organs. The environment is relaxed, friendly and supportive.

Come and socialise with other expectant 'mums'. The Iyengar method uses props to assist students so that mother and baby obtain the maximum benefit from postures without any strain.

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Breastfeeding Network
The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.

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The Baby Cafe
The Baby Café Charitable Trust is a small organisation which began its life as a charity in July 2005. We co-ordinate a network of branded drop-in centres which support breastfeeding mothers, because we believe that every breastfeeding mum deserves free, top quality help and support. 

A Baby Café drop-in is a fully funded service, run by paid facilitators and freely accessible to all mothers needing support with breastfeeding.

A Baby Café drop-in centre is generally open once a week and set out with coffee tables, comfy sofas and play areas for accompanying toddlers.  All pregnant or breastfeeding mums are welcome to drop in at any time during opening hours.  No appointment is necessary and partners, supporters and health professionals are also welcome.

Please see the website for full details.

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Birmingham Chiropractic
Chiropractic is drug-free. Chiropractic is safe and natural. Chiropractic is backed by research. And chiropractors enjoy one of the highest levels of patient satisfaction in health care!

But how do you choose a good chiropractor ?

Look for a chiropractor in Birmingham who volunteers information. Look for a chiropractor in Birmingham that is conveniently located. And look for a chiropractor in Birmingham willing to field phone calls and answer questions.

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Supported Birth
Supported birth is the working name of Gina Roberts, a birth and postnatal doula and Natal Hypnotherapy practitioner based in Birmingham and covering Birmingham, the Black Country, Shropshire and surrounds.

I firmly believe that every woman can have a magical and beautiful birth experience. As a doula, I work with mothers and their partners providing support, information and empowerment before, during and after labour and birth.

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Anne Chiotis
The practice of herbal medicine offers the sufferer not just relief from symptoms but an improved standard of general health and vitality. Dis-ease is simply a reflection of the fact that the body is out of balance. Symptoms of disease occur as an attempt by the body to restore that balance.

I have been a practicing medical herbalist for over 22 years since qualifying as a Member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists after an in depth four year training. Over the years I have probably treated about two thousand people. As well as being a consultant herbalist I have run short courses on herbal medicine in colleges, given many hundreds of talks to any organisation who is interested, given radio interviews and written numerous articles some of which you can read on this website. I also regularly open my practice for herbs day for anyone who wants to know more about herbs, identify them and how to use them for everyday ailments.

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Jeremy Crowley
I am a homeopath and Bowen therapist operating in and around Birmingham: I offer gentle and effective remedies to back pain, neck problems, asthma and eczema and many other common and uncommon complaints.

The Bowen Technique and Homeopathy are two gentle effective therapies that compliment each other.

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Birmingham Central Hypnotherapy
The use of hypnosis in child birth can reduce, or even eliminate the need for drug induced anaesthesia. This is a long term treatment which should begin at the beginning of the first trimester, working closely with both parents and the midwife. We will give direct pain reduction for problems as they emerge through the pregnancy and teach the birthing partner what they need to know to help with pain reduction when the time comes. In addition to this we will teach relaxation methods for everyday use throughout the pregnancy which can benefit both the mother and child.

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Pregnancy is a special experience, but there is likely to be some discomfort as your body adjusts to your growing uterus. Your posture changes to accommodate your ever growing abdomen and it is common to experience discomfort or pain in your lower back and your breathing can be more shallow and difficult. Due to the increase in hormones you may experience mood swings and nausea which are both aggravated by stress. You may feel fatigued and have restless nights as well as being annoyed by headaches, sinus pain and discomfort in your legs and feet from fluid retention and frequent leg cramps.

All of these symptoms can be treated using our specialist in Pregnancy Massage Therapy.

Diane Menage
I believe in the birth process and in the power of women to give birth . Birth is a wonderful, joyful and life changing experience but it is also a very normal physiological process . Sadly many doctors and midwives have lost sight of this. Many women find their pregnancy and birth is turned into a medical event. My job is to help you to make the birth of your child a special, personal, family event . To do this I will need to listen to you, get to know you, and find out what your individual needs and preferences are. I can then use my knowledge and skills to support you appropriately while you are growing your baby, birthing your baby and mothering your newborn baby.

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Osteopathy Care
Pregnancy is a unique experience. Enormous physical, chemical and emotional changes take place over a relatively short period of time. The body has to adapt to carrying up to 20lb of baby, waters and placenta, which can impose terrific physical strain on the organs and tissues of the body. For many years, osteopaths have used their skills to help relieve the aches and pains caused by weight and posture changes during and after pregnancy.

For many women pregnancy means having to cope with a whole range of symptoms from back pain to morning sickness. As the baby grows in the womb, its extra weight results in a changed centre of gravity and posture changes from week to week. This can lead to a variety of aches and pains. As breast weight increases, this also causes changes and pain may occur in the upper back and neck.

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Meridian School of Massage & Natural Therapies
An age-old therapy based on the principle that the organs, glands and systems are reflected on the feet and hands - known as reflex points. For example, when you treat the big toes by applying gentle pressure, there is a related effect in the head; treating the whole foot can have a relaxing and healing effect on the whole body.

How can Reflexology help you?

For each person the application and the effect of the therapy is unique. The body has the ability to heal itself. Following disease or disorder, it is usually in a state of imbalance. Reflexology can be used to restore and maintain the body's natural equilibrium and encourage healing.

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Our practice is also the only private partnership between professionals offering complete pregnancy or obstetric care as again all investigations or treatment during pregnancy can be carried out by Mr Mike Wyldes and Mr Chris Griffin in conjunction with our midwifery staff.

Private obstetric care can be tailored to meet the individual requirements of each patient. This for some may entail a private consultation and 20 weeks fetal anomaly scan through to every facet of pregnancy being performed privately. We are the only group of practitioners offering this private service in the Birmingham, Worcester, Coventry Warwick, Redditch, Staffordshire, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Banbury, Oxford, Leamington Spa and indeed the entire Midlands area.

The main advantage of private obstetrics is that there is one to one care throughout one of the most important events of a couples life. For more information regarding this care please see our website.

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