Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Lewisham
Josephine is a registered acupuncturist & Chinese herbal medicine practitioner based in Lane Cove and Frenchs Forest. If you're willing and able to travel from Lewisham to either of these locations for TCM consultation, acupuncture and herbal medicine services, Josephine looks forward to meeting with you.
The postpartum period — called "Zuo Yue Zi" (sitting the month) in Chinese culture — is considered a critical recovery window in TCM. Childbirth depletes Blood and Qi significantly, and acupuncture treatment focuses on rebuilding these vital substances. Key points include ST36 (Zusanli) and SP6 (Sanyinjiao) to generate Qi and Blood, BL17 (Geshu, the Blood influential point) to nourish Blood, and CV4 (Guanyuan) to restore Kidney Essence depleted by pregnancy and delivery.
Common postpartum conditions treated with acupuncture include persistent fatigue (Spleen and Kidney Qi Deficiency), postpartum depression (Heart Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation — HT7, LV3, GV20), night sweats (Yin Deficiency — KI6, HT6), insufficient lactation (ST18, SI1, CV17 to promote milk flow), mastitis (LI4, LV3, local Ashi points to clear Heat and stagnation), and musculoskeletal pain from breastfeeding postures and hormonal ligament laxity.
Those in the postpartum period can begin acupuncture as soon as they feel ready, typically within the first two weeks after vaginal delivery or once comfortable after caesarean section. Treatment is gentle and nourishing, supporting the body's natural recovery processes.
Acupuncture can be a valuable complementary therapy for postpartum mood disorders. TCM attributes postpartum depression to depletion of Heart Blood and Qi after birth, combined with hormonal changes and Liver Qi Stagnation from the stress of new parenthood. Treatment calms the mind, nourishes Blood, and regulates mood. It should complement, not replace, professional mental health support for moderate to severe cases.
Acupuncture can generally be started within the first week after vaginal delivery, and after 2-3 weeks following a caesarean section once the incision is healing well. Treatment is adapted to the mother's energy levels — shorter sessions with fewer needles initially, building as recovery progresses. Many new mothers bring their baby to appointments.
Josephine Zhuo (TCM) is an AHPRA registered health practitioner — acupuncturist and herbalist.
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