Complimentary medicien during pregnancy?

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Has anyone had any? Is it advisable?

I am only 16 weeks and already starting to have quite a lot of lower back and hip pain so I though I might go to a Chiropractor - but is this ok? Does anyone know of any good ones in North London?

Also I was thinking about some accupuncture or massage to calm me down and help me stop worrying/ stressing. I know you can get special pregnancy massages - but has anyone tried accupuncture while pregnant? Have you found it helpful?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated from one very worried first time mum to be!!!

I've been seeing a Physio, got my doctor to refer me as I have private health through work it's pretty basic, some adjustments & exercises but I'm feeling much better.

If you can afford it they do great mum to be packages at The Sanctuary in Covent Garden. Congrats btw!

Thanks Lavita - will look into Sanctuary but not sure the budget will stretch that far!

Am thinking that if you have been have physio that a chiroprachtor should be ok!

Make sure that whoever you see if thoroughly trained in specifically dealing with pregnant women.

I tend to avoid Chiros - although there are some great ones, there are also those who are dubious and the best techniques Chiros perform aren't always chiropractic at all - e.g. many of them do some form of myofascial release and if that's what you need, you're better off going to someone specifically trained in that IMO!

I see a specialist myofascial release massage therapist anyway because of various issues and she's trained in how to adapt what she does for pregnant women, so I'm just carrying on seeing her. She's brilliant, but she's in Berkshire so it's a bit out of your way!

A physiotherapist is a properly qualified medical professional - a chiropractor isn't. Whoever you go to, make absolutely cast iron sure they know how to adapt techniques for pregnant women - your joints will be starting to soften and move apart, and it's possible to do permanent damage if someone doesn't know what they're doing. Your best bet would be to see a doctor and get referred that way.

I am a big big believer in reflexology in pregnancy. I was a sceptic when I first tired it in my first pregnancy. I had such bad pelvic pain that I could barely walk. One hour with an excellent practitioner and I came out virtually bouncing . I had it throughout both my pregnancies and it definately helps. Don't ask me how it works, I just know it does. Not to menion, an hour of peace and quiet is actually priceless