Positive Suggestions to Prevent Postnatal Depression

1. Here are eight positive suggestions to follow during pregnancy:

Avoid strong emotional stimulation, reduce stress from your job and keep positive and happy.

Avoid taking any medications which damages the Liver, Kidney and/or Heart.

Enjoy more gentle sunshine, nature, greens and flowers.

Avoid contact with violent drama or music, listen to more soft and gentle music.

Eat certain foods which benefit the Liver, Kidney and Heart, this includes celery, carrot, tomato, orange, strawberry, lemon, peppermint tea, bean curd, seaweed, beef bone soup, eggs, goji berry and black sesame.

 Avoid drinking strong coffee, alcohol or tea.

 Maintain a regular life routine, it is better to go to bed before 10 pm.

If you experience the symptoms mentioned above, you may consider seeing a traditional Chinese practitioner before or during your pregnancy.

2. How does Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture assist post-natal depression?

There are three common treatment strategies depending on the particular symptoms of the mother and the stage of pregnancy:

1) Balance the Liver, Kidney and Heart. It is better to start balancing before pregnancy especially for women who have the symptoms mentioned above.

2) Strengthen the Liver, Kidney and Heart. It is commonly used during pregnancy especially for women who have weak body constitutions.

3) Nourish Qi and blood, detox and resolve blood clots.

Traditional Chinese medicine pays great attention to the health of the mother and baby especially during the stage after labour. There is also a great range of recommended foods to eat and avoid, especially for the first month after labour. Our traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners will not only give you treatment but also give you many suggestions to maintain your health and prevent post-natal depression.