Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Postpartum Care near Shelburne and Burlington, VT
New moms need care too. Postpartum support can help you navigate newborns and beyond.
In our productivity and hustle focused culture, the emphasis is on getting back to normal as fast as possible. Get back to work! Get back to exercising! Get back into your favorite jeans!
But this shortcuts the very necessary biological need to rest and restore during the postpartum phase. When you don’t get time to rest and be nurtured after having a baby, you might find yourself struggling to recover physically, emotionally, or both.
Sometimes even with time off or support, things still feel harder than you can manage. This isn’t because you’re doing anything wrong. It simply means you need some help restoring your body’s healing responses and resources so you can truly enjoy your new baby! Acupuncture and herbal medicine can help you do just that.
If you need care and nurturing during your postpartum phase, I’m here to help.
Songbird’s safe, effective blend of acupuncture and other holistic therapies works for many common postpartum issues, including:
Extreme fatigue
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Difficulty with physical recovery from vaginal or surgical birth (prolonged bleeding, pain, etc.)
Postpartum mood issues, such as depression or anxiety
Difficulty breastfeeding
Mastitis
Postpartum FAQ
Q: How do you help me recover? I use gentle acupuncture and customized herbal medicine to support nervous system recovery and increase your healing response (especially if there’s postpartum pain or injury). If you’re breastfeeding, I choose options that are safe for both mother and baby. Finally, I’ll offer very simple, manageable nutrition and lifestyle support so you have tools to use long-term.
Q: How long does “postpartum” last? Am I too late if my baby is older? Postpartum is often defined as the “fourth trimester,” or the three months after birth. But our bodies don’t do math! Newer research suggests that postpartum mood issues can occur at any time in the first two YEARS after birth. If you have a baby or toddler, and you’re not feeling like yourself, I’m happy to help.
Q: If I don’t have child care, can I bring my baby with me? Newborns or babies who are not yet mobile are welcome in the office as long as your appointment is scheduled at a time that I’m able to accommodate that need. If you need to bring your baby, please contact me directly to schedule.
Q: How often do I need to come in? Your first treatment can be scheduled as early as 6 weeks postpartum. At your initial visit, we’ll discuss your symptoms and goals and decide on a treatment plan. I often recommend people come weekly for 4-8 weeks as an initial stage of treatment, but I may suggest a shorter or longer duration depending on what your needs and resources are.