Hyperemesis Gravidarum Support
Current support for HG is disjointed and inadequate. I’ve experienced it myself. I am here to fill some of the gaping holes in HG care.
I know it’s impossible to get to acupuncture appointments in a clinic. I know the thought of a car ride and the smell of new location is too much. I know the risks of doing those things is too high. I know well meaning people are giving you one hundred suggestions you are too unwell to consider or follow up on.
I’ll come to you. I know I can’t fix this completely, but I can ease the load a little.
My treatment style is adaptive and fully responsive to your needs on the day.
I have experienced HG myself so I understand the moment you’re standing in. I promise I will never say what you’re experiencing is ‘normal’ - to ‘suck it up’ ‘be grateful’ or to try ginger. I also promise I will not to wear perfume.
And if you don’t have words, and you can’t take in information, let’s just get you lying down, get you comfy, do some acupuncture and pop on a meditation so that you can experience some quiet relief.
Together we will:
Do acupuncture for nausea and vomiting, to support you emotionally and take into account any other symptoms
Play a meditation specific for the condition, or about something else entirely if you prefer
Show you how to locate and press acupressure points specific for your kind of nausea between treatments
Consider if acupressure bands may be useful for your pattern of symptoms
Consider Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine
Open up discussion around the emotional load of HG
Explore mindset practices to use in the moments when symptoms escalate
Discuss avoiding and working with triggers
Discuss communicating with your support people - asking for help and support, educating them about HG and advocating for yourself
If it helps i’ll prepare some basic food and a cup of tea for you while the pins are in and your meditation is on
I’ll bring a HG bag of tricks - including different teas, Chinese herbs, seasickness bands for us to consider so that you wont have to struggle sourcing them or wait for them to arrive in the post
The Details:
Each session is 90 mins and in your home.
Each session is $375, paid prior to the session.
Ideal Frequency Commencing the moment you realise you need the help. Treatment spacing completely individualised for maximum impact and support.
Private Health Insurance claim info on FAQs page.
I’d love you to read this short piece about Rewriting The Mother Story By Investing In Our Own Care
Relevant Research:
“The use of the acupressure band… for 12 h daily for three days for inpatients with hyperemesis gravidarum significantly reduced the symptoms of nausea, vomiting and retching and ketonuria and led to a reduction in hospital stay.”