The TCM View of Postnatal Recovery

Birth involves significant loss of Blood and Qi. Without adequate recovery, this depletion can manifest as persistent fatigue, postnatal depression, anxiety, poor milk supply, night sweats, hair loss, joint aches, and prolapse — all too common among new mothers.

Chinese medicine's postnatal protocols are designed to warm the uterus, rebuild Blood, restore Qi, and settle the Shen (spirit) — addressing root causes rather than isolated symptoms.

What Postnatal Acupuncture Addresses

We provide TCM support for:

• Physical recovery from vaginal birth or caesarean
• Postnatal depression and anxiety
• Fatigue and depletion
• Low milk supply or breast engorgement
• Night sweats and temperature dysregulation
• Pelvic pain, back pain, and carpal tunnel
• Postnatal thyroid dysfunction
• Hair loss and skin changes

When to Start Treatment

We can begin acupuncture as early as one week after birth (two weeks post-caesarean). Bring your baby — our treatment room has a safe space for them. Many women attend with a partner or support person for the early sessions.

We also offer home visit acupuncture for the first weeks post-birth — please enquire when booking.

Nourishing Foods for Postnatal Recovery

Alongside acupuncture, we provide dietary guidance focused on Blood and Qi restoration: bone broth, congee, dark leafy greens, dates, dang gui (angelica root) in warming soups, and warming spices. We advise against cold, raw, or damp-producing foods in the first 4–6 weeks.

The postnatal period is not a time to bounce back — it is a time to be deeply replenished. Your recovery matters.