Supporting women through the pregnancy journey, with the use of specialised Complementary Therapies

Welcome to Moray Maternity Therapies

Welcome to Moray Maternity Therapies! I’m Ashley Robson, an NMC registered midwife with over 13 years’ experience working with families in the Moray area during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. During this time, I’ve developed a love of Complementary Therapies, and have spent the last few years training to become a certified midwifery practitioner in the following areas – Aromatherapy & Massage, Acupressure, Acupuncture, Moxibustion for breech presentation, Mind Massage, and Clinical Hypnosis (coming August 2023).

I was please to be awarded UHI Business Competition 2023 – Best Social Impact Winner

I can offer safe, individualised and appropriate therapies to help with a wide range of pregnancy needs and complaints, including:

I love combining my midwifery experience with my Complementary Therapy skills to support women and families during ante and post-natal periods, offering women additional options to use alongside their standard NHS care. And as a registered midwife, you can be assured that I am offering safe, evidence based advice and services at all times. I hold a full disclosure check, am insured by FEDANT and the Royal College of Nurses/Midwives, and am trained and endorsed by the Expectancy Licenced Consultancy programme.

My Therapies

Aromatherapy & Massage

The use of plant derived essential oils is well known to have numerous beneficial effects on some of the most common pregnancy complaints such as nausea, insomnia, stress, and aches and pains. Research has also shown that certain oils can be greatly helpful in promoting and sustaining effective natural labour. Pregnancy-safe oils from the reputable Absolute Aromas brand, can delivered in your choice of massage, foot bath, or inhalation. If massage is used, the additional benefits received from touch and massage techniques, will have you relaxed and relieved from the complaints preventing you from fully enjoying your pregnancy.

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Acupuncture/acupressure

The ancient form of Chinese medicine, where extremely fine needles are inserted into specific points on the body, along energy lines known as Meridians. Stimulation of these points is believed to promote the release and movement of blocked or stagnated energy, which in turn reduces inflammation, pain and other unpleasant physical symptoms in the body. Acupressure on these points can also be taught and used on areas of the body where it would be too uncomfortable to needle (such as the soles of the feet) or to allow you and your partner to continue treatment at home.

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Moxibustion for Breech

If your baby is lying in the breech (bottom down) position, it can be encouraged to turn to head down, with the use of Moxibustion, a traditional Chinese medicine technique. Suitable from 35 weeks of pregnancy, Moxa sticks are burned close to an acupoint on your little toes for a specific amount of time, and research shows success rates of 66-95% for turning babies. This treatment can be used instead of or alongside an External Cephalic Conversion (ECV) which will be offered by the NHS for breech presentation.

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Mind Massage

A choice of 3 specifically written scripts by Professor Ursula James, are delivered by myself in meditative and calm manner, to help deal with the stresses and anxiety that pregnancy and parenthood can bring. This relaxation tool is ideal to aid stress management or anxiety, promote positive thinking, and clear your mind of any negative thoughts.

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Clinical Hypnosis

If you are struggling with conditions such as needle phobia, fear of labour or the hospital setting, or general anxiety or stress throughout your pregnancy, clinical hypnosis can be a powerful tool to help you cope with this. A detailed consultation prior to treatment will allow me to choose the best course of hypnosis sessions for your specific concerns.

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Treatment Combinations

There may be times during your pregnancy journey where combining more than one type of therapy may work better for you. I can work with you to design an individual combination or package of treatments to ensure we achieve that goal we want to, getting your body and mind fully relaxed and prepared for welcoming that new addition!

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