Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)...is it actually the real deal and does it have a place in pregnancy? Lucky for you all, Em is joined today by the incredible Georgia Payten, a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist working in Sydney, Australia. Georgia comes at today’s episode with a heap of practical experience and knowledge as well as evidence to support the practice she is so passionate about. This episode is SO eye opening!

As well as answering your questions, some of what they cover includes:

· What acupuncture is and how it works.

· The role of acupuncture and TCM during the preconception period.

· Safety of acupuncture in pregnancy.

· “Labour induction” acupuncture.

· Acupuncture for turning Breech babies.

· Breastfeeding and the postpartum.

If you want to hear more from or would like to book to see Georgia check out:

Website https://thedaohealth.com.au/ (make sure to have a look at The Dao Does Journal while you’re there!)

Instagram @thedao and @integratingchinesemedicine

Podcast Integrating Chinese Medicine with The Dao Health

Written/visual information and videos for acupressure by Debra Betts: https://acupuncture.rhizome.net.nz/

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