Postpartum recovery is a vital yet often overlooked part of the motherhood journey. At Qi Medicine Acupuncture in Melbourne, we honour this sacred time with compassionate care rooted in the wisdom of Chinese Medicine.
To support new mothers, we’ve created a free, practical resource — Postpartum Recovery & Chinese Medicine — filled with healing therapies, nourishing recipes, and expert guidance to help you feel supported, balanced, and strong.
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Postpartum recovery is a vital yet often overlooked part of the motherhood journey. At Qi Medicine Acupuncture in Melbourne, we honour this sacred time with compassionate care rooted in the wisdom of Chinese Medicine.
To support new mothers, we’ve created a free, practical resource — Postpartum Recovery & Chinese Medicine — filled with healing therapies, nourishing recipes, and expert guidance to help you feel supported, balanced, and strong.
Why Postpartum Recovery Matters
After birth, your body undergoes immense physical, hormonal, and emotional changes. Whether you’ve had a vaginal birth or C-section, recovery takes time — and support.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the six weeks after birth are considered a “Golden Month.” This period is dedicated to deep rest, replenishment, and healing. The ancient practice of Zuo Yuezi (sitting the month) focuses on:
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Rest and protection from cold
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Warming, nutrient-rich meals
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Rebuilding energy (Qi) and blood
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Emotional care and gentle therapies
While full rest may be difficult in today’s world, applying these principles can dramatically improve your postpartum recovery.
Chinese Medicine for Postpartum Recovery
At Qi Medicine, our postpartum recovery treatments combine the best of traditional wisdom and modern care to support new mothers physically and emotionally.
How Chinese Medicine can help:
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Eases fatigue, pain, and hormonal imbalances
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Calms stress and anxiety
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Supports breastfeeding and digestion
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Improves sleep and mood
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Promotes tissue repair and healing after birth or surgery
Our most effective postpartum therapies include:
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Acupuncture – Balances hormones, reduces inflammation, and calms the nervous system
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Mother Warming Therapy – A gentle moxibustion technique to promote warmth, circulation, and uterine healing
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Chinese Herbal Medicine – Custom formulas to nourish Qi, build blood, and support milk production
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Postpartum Nutrition Advice – Warming, easy-to-digest meals that nourish from the inside out
What’s Inside the Free Postpartum Recovery Guide
This beautifully designed eBook is packed with resources to help you care for yourself in the days and weeks after birth.
Inside, you’ll find:
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A Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective on postpartum recovery
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Mother Warming Instructions
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Recipes for recovery, including congee, pumpkin soup, goji tea, and bone broth
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Safe postpartum exercises for both vaginal and C-section births
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Nutritional guidance from a qualified health professional
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Signs to look out for during recovery
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Simple ways to restore strength and energy
Complimentary Postpartum Telehealth Session
To further support your postpartum recovery, we offer a complimentary telehealth session with one of our qualified Chinese Medicine doctors. This is a gentle check-in to help you:
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Understand how your body is healing
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Ask questions about acupuncture or herbs
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Get individualised, compassionate care without needing to leave home
Phone: (03) 8394 7665
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.qimedicine.com.au
Postpartum Recovery is Essential — You Deserve the Right Support
Your well-being matters — not just during pregnancy and birth, but in the precious weeks that follow. With the right care, your body can recover deeply, your energy can return, and you can enter motherhood feeling supported and strong.
Qi Medicine is here to walk alongside you during your postpartum recovery, offering safe, natural, and evidence-informed support.
Our location
Qi Medicine acupuncture in Moonee Ponds: Find us on Google maps here:
The clinic is located at Suite 4, Level 1, 151 Pascoe Vale Rd, Moonee Ponds. (Please ensure you take the ground floor elevator to reach us or level one.)
We provide post-partum acupuncture in Melbourne to the North Western suburbs of Melbourne and are close to Highpoint. Qi Medicine Acupuncture is minutes away from Ascot Vale, Essendon, Avondale Heights, Maribyrnong, and Brunswick West. We also service many clients with acupuncture and Chinese medicine in Travancore, Flemington, Aberfeldie, and Maidstone, and we are just 10 km from Melbourne City.
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Dr. Sheena Vaughan, founder of Qi Medicine in Melbourne, has nearly two decades of experience in traditional Chinese medicine. She is dedicated to helping clients overcome pain and stress, empowering them to take control of their health with compassionate, personalised care.