Prenatal & Maternity

How to use Community Acupuncture for Labour Induction

How to use Community Acupuncture for Labour Induction

Labour induction is one of those especially magical and exciting parts of my job or as my colleague, Jeff puts it, “baby eviction day”. Pregnancy is a unique life transition where we follow its continued progress, support what naturally happens and encourage bringing a brand new life into the world. The journey of pregnancy is…

We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of our beautiful son
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We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of our beautiful son

Thursday May 30th at 1:46pm, we received news of another babe born with the assistance of Community Acupuncture!!! Congrats to momma and her growing family and to another efficient and successful birth! Dear Friends & Family Everywhere, We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of our beautiful son.  C.M.P. was born at home as planned on Wednesday, May…

I love that I receive care in a shared space with others from all walks of life
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I love that I receive care in a shared space with others from all walks of life

As a registered midwife new to this community, I had heard of Heart & Hands and recommended them to clients on local resource lists, but receiving care from their team has given me the opportunity to truly understand the incredible value of the care they provide our community. I have been fortunate to receive their…

Thank you all so much for your tender and attentive care during this pregnancy and all that came with it!
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Thank you all so much for your tender and attentive care during this pregnancy and all that came with it!

This exciting email arrived in our inbox on Sunday March 17 at 4:57am: Thanks so much Christina, Sarah and Jaay! My daughter Norah was born early this morning. Thank you all so much for your tender and attentive care during this pregnancy and all that came with it! Looking forward to being back in clinic…

Cervical ripening vs. Labour Induction: a comparison

Cervical ripening vs. Labour Induction: a comparison

Community Acupuncture & Preparation for Child Birth Community Acupuncture is extremely helpful for supporting pre and post-natal conditions. It is natural, drug-free, minimally invasive and focuses on preventative care to ensure optimally positive outcomes, not to mention being accessible, affordable and community-based! Acupuncture can do SO MUCH MORE than Labour Induction! The objective is to…

Thank you so much for your incredible support and expertise
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Thank you so much for your incredible support and expertise

Hi Christina! Wanted to let you know that our little one made an appearance! Amelia Luna Ayi Aba arrived Sept 27 evening. Thank you so much for your incredible support and expertise. I look forward to seeing you again soon and hope you’re doing really well.  Warmly,  L.S. 

Thank you again for providing a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment and for sharing your expertise in Eastern practices with the community
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Thank you again for providing a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment and for sharing your expertise in Eastern practices with the community

Dear Sarah, David and Christina, I would like to follow up and thank you for being part of my prenatal team!   I ended up going into active labour on Saturday afternoon after my 3rd acupuncture session at 41 weeks and 2 days. Little Senko was born at home later that evening, just like we had hoped. We…