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Acupuncture is one of the fertility treatments being sought by a growing number of women who are not able to get pregnant using more conventional methods.

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Acupuncture is one of the fertility treatments being sought by a growing number of women who are not able to get pregnant using more conventional methods.

Calling all mums-to-be - are you ready for the birth of your baby? Can you ever be ready for that life changing moment when you hold your baby for the first time? Now you can, by optimising your health during pregnancy and improving your physical and emotional well being with a pregnancy and birth workshop.

A Kilkenny surgeon has defended Kilkenny’s high number of Caesarean sections saying that obstetricians are in the business of healthy babies and healthy mothers and he added that obstetricians do whatever has to be done to ensure this result.

Approaching the birth can be a time of mixed emotions for mums-to-be and their partners. Whether this is your first baby or you have given birth before, you probably have some questions and concerns. Preparing for Birth workshop has been designed to enable couples to feel they can approach birth with knowledge and confidence. Combining knowledge of the labour and birthing process with the benefits of yoga, this workshop covers many topics, including: understanding the process of labour; pain perception and resources for coping with pain; breathing and relaxation techniques; use of movement and gravity assisted positions; medical support; and transition to parenthood.

Choosing an established acupuncture practitioner with a proven track record in fertility is of utmost importance, as are communication and trust. Naturally, fertility is an emotive area, and reassurance and understanding are a very important part of the treatment. Professional acupuncturist Rachel Gallagher has been working in this area for approximately six years and has a proven success rate.

Forget the headache of ordering (or re-ordering) from maternity websites or having to travel to get a certain item of maternity wear; I Want, Diamonds Car Park, Ballina, is a one stop shop for all your maternity needs. From basics to occasion wear, I Want has fantastic high street looks at great prices for expecting mums right here in Mayo.

A healthy birth directory, a resource for expectant parents and women planning to get pregnant, will be launched in the city next week.

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of conditions. We commonly know acupuncture can help with pain relief, blood pressure, and irritable bowel syndrome; however acupuncture is increasingly being used to help with infertility. Acupuncture uses ultra-fine needles that stimulate sensory nerves, physical functions, and the release of chemicals and substances around the body.