CASE STUDY : Discomforts of Pregnancy

Introduction

Nausea and vomiting are common in the first trimester, as is fatigue and headaches. Other common discomforts are bladder and bowel problems, haemorrhoids, and heartburn.

Presentation

A client, newly pregnant with her first child, presented with sinusitis, migraines, nausea, constipation and anxiety.

Treatment

A client, newly pregnant with her first child, presented with sinusitis, migraines, nausea, constipation and anxiety.

I focused on clearing the sinus, resolving heat and phlegm, strengthening lung function, clearing the gallbladder channel (where the migraines were presenting) and calming the mind.

She came back four days later for a second session and reported feeling fantastic, she said: 'ten minutes after the treatment I could smell and breath again and my migraines had disappeared.'

Her bowels have been moving regularly. Her nausea only occurs when she over exerts herself. She looked bright and happy.

I focused the second treatment on similar goals, as well as boosting Qi (energy and immune) to ensure that the sinus issue resolves completely.

One week later, she was feeling great; walking the dog and riding her bike every day.