Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2025 with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

This week is world breastfeeding week! ♡♡♡

I, for one, would like to celebrate the incredible journey of motherhood and the many ways we nourish and nurture our little ones.

I would also like to honour ALL mothers, whether you are breastfeeding, exclusively pumping, or formula feeding!

Breastfeeding is a beautiful way to provide for our babies, but it's also important to recognise that every mumma's path is unique!

To the mums who breastfeed, to the exclusively pumping mums and to the formula feeding mums, your commitment, dedication, and perseverance are awe-inspiring! No matter how you feed your little love, it is your love and care that are just as powerful and nurturing!

At the heart of it all, feeding our babies is about love, health, and connection. Let's celebrate the different ways we nourish our children and support one another on this remarkable journey.

In Chinese medicine, breastmilk is considered an extension of the blood, and so it is incredibly important to nourish our post partum mothers to ensure their blood is abundant, healthy, and vital! 

We can support this with acupuncture and herbs and focusing on warm, cooked, easily digestible, blood building foods!

If you need support, advice, or simply a listening ear, remember that you are not alone. Reach out, share your story, and know that your efforts are seen and SO appreciated!

Book a consultation at Rachel Fitzpatrick Acupuncture on the Gold Coast to support your post-partum journey naturally.

Peace, joy, and ALL of the healing vibes flowing your way always.x