Acupressure for Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum

with acupuncturist, herbalist + doula Sarah Tewhey

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Have you explored acupressure at all?

I think most of us know that acupuncture has a lot of potential benefit, and perhaps you've heard of how supportive it is for enhancing fertility and/or as an adjunct to fertility treatments like IVF or IUI. 

But something less well known is that acupressure is a modality unto itself, which at times can be as effective if not more effective than acupuncture, and can be an incredible ally during the childbearing years. 

And it's something that you can practice yourself or on a loved one, without needles.

That said, there are safety considerations you need to be aware of (especially in pregnancy!), and knowing which points to work with and how to do so effectively is a whole art and practice that can take years to master. 

But you can start with one point at a time, and today's guest Sarah Tewhey gives a beautiful introduction to not only a few points that may be helpful in pregnancy, birth and postpartum, but also the philosophy behind this healing practice overall. 

She's an acupuncturist, herbalist and doula and weaves these together in her clinical practice and as an educator.

Really, I might call her one of the foremost experts (in the west) on this topic, and I don't think I'm exaggerating. 

So curl up with a cup of tea and listen in to 
 

learn the basics on how acupressure can support you in your childbearing journey and beyond.

Listen in to learn:

• what acupressure is and how it's different from acupuncture
• specific points for common challenges in pregnancy, birth + postpartum
• safety considerations and contraindications and why this matters so much
• how to choose a perinatal acupuncturist (hint: they aren't all the same)
• ways that acupressure gives you more options, and how empowering that is

Resources:

• Susan Wallmeyer's perinatal acupuncture research summaries
• Maternity Acupuncture Mentoring & Peer Support: MAMPS
• Obstetrical Acupuncture Association: OBAA
• Book: Acupuncture and acupressure during birth by Claudia Citzkovitz
• Episode 25: Immediate herbal postpartum care w/ Liz Philbrick
• Episode 29: Fertility rituals + mystery of time w/ Caroline Grace Ashurst
• Episode 49: Create a "sacred window"  w/ Ashlee Sakaishi-Wilkin
• Episode 65: Grief + pleasure postpartum + beyond w Stacey Ramsower
• FREE GUIDE: Key herbs for your hormonal health 

Connect with Sarah: 

• Explore her offerings on her website: Sarah Tewhey 
  
  

• Connect on IG: @sarahtewheylac
  
  

• Check out her free info guides for labor prep + birthworkers: Acupressure guides
   
  
  

   

DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.

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