DiscoverThe Great Birth RebellionEpisode 116 - Acupuncture and Acupressure
Episode 116 - Acupuncture and Acupressure

Episode 116 - Acupuncture and Acupressure

Update: 2024-09-22
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We speak with Dr Kate Levett and Heidi Williams about the use of acupuncture and acupressure in pregnancy. We discover the weight of evidence on the side of acupuncture and Kate and Heidi explore novel ways of integrating it within the maternity care system and acuneedling for midwives. 


Kate website: https://drkatelevett.com/


https://drkatelevett.com/video-resources-acupressure-for-labour
Dr Kate Levett: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kate_levett/
Kate Levett acupuncture: https://www.instagram.com/katelevettacupuncture/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kate.levett.14


Heidi Williams Acuneedling and Me @acuneedling and @central_coast_homebirth   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/acuneedlingaustralia?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.facebook.com/centralcoastmidwives?mibextid=LQQJ4d Websites www.acuneedling.com www.centralcoasthomebirth.com


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The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.


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Episode 116 - Acupuncture and Acupressure

Episode 116 - Acupuncture and Acupressure

Dr Melanie Jackson