Mother and Baby Bowen

This is an information sheet I made a few months ago for a special expectant mother event.... watch this space for more in depth discussion on pregnancy/birth and after!

I gave birth to both my children at home in the water. My youngest received Bowen within an hour of being born (I didn't know about Bowen first time around!) My coccyx shifted an inch to one side during the labor (very uncomfortable!) – and back again with one Bowen treatment, 3 days after the birth!

Introducing Bowen work

'Less is More'

Bowen is a non-manipulative body/energy work which works on the principle that our bodies have the innate wisdom to heal themselves. The work itself consists of a series of gentle rolling movements made with the fingers and thumbs over precise points of the body, with breaks in between each group of moves to allow the body to respond. Bowen has been referred to as a kind of 'physical homeopathy', because the body is given time and space to respond to very gentle stimuli.

Bowen and Pregnancy

Many of the 'problems' associated with pregnancy can be treated with Bowen both before and after childbirth. These include backache, headaches, nausea, tiredness and decreased energy levels, sciatica, leg ache and heartburn.

Many of these symptoms are caused by the rapidly increasing stress on both the spine and the pelvis which occurs during pregnancy and which intensifies as the birth approaches. Knock-on effects of pain and discomfort are often also felt in the muscles and ligaments which support the spine and the pelvis.

A great advantage of Bowen during pregnancy is that women can be treated in the sitting position or lying on their side. It is also completely non-invasive. Most of the symptoms associated with pregnancy can be easily relieved and the treatment itself is extremely relaxing.

Mother & Baby

The long-term effects of the changes in the body, both on a hormonal and musculoskeletal level, can last many months after childbirth, often with uncomfortable symptoms. These can be exacerbated by the process of caring for the baby and the pressures of adapting to a completely new routine. The relaxing and therapeutic effects of Bowen work are particularly useful during this period and can be received within days of birth.

Babies also benefit greatly from Bowen work, which has been shown to be effective in treating colic, hyperactivity and spinal misalignment caused by labor.

Mothers use Bowen to relax and restore their bodies, helping them to feel more vibrant and better able to take care of themselves and their new babies.

See below for special 'Baby Shower' discounts!

DURING PREGNANCY

Back Ache/Sciatica
Breast tenderness
Swollen legs
Carpal Tunnel

Heartburn
Hormonal imbalance

Anxiety

Improve general wellbeing and energy levels

POST PREGNANCY

Realignment of pelvis, sacrum, coccyx, spine after childbirth

Mastitis/breast milk flow

Depression/anxiety

Hormonal imbalance

NEW BABY

Hyperactivity/'Restless Baby'

Colic

Jaw/Spine misalignment after birth

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Special 'Baby Shower' Offers!!!

Have 3 Bowen treatments during your pregnancy

and receive a free treatment for your partner

(daddy or mommy to be)

or...

Have 3 Bowen Treatments during your pregnancy

and receive a free treatment for both you and

your new baby after the birth!

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FOR INFO/APPOINTMENTS CALL KATIE – 303 408 4221

Or E-mail katielouisewells@hotmail.com