New mum exhaustion

Dear Perth New Mum – You’re Not Alone with That Bone-Deep Exhaustion

Hey you, the one who’s always tired, running on fumes while juggling feeds, nappies, and that endless mental load. I see you. That heavy fog where even a shower feels like a marathon, where you’re snapping at your partner over nothing, or crying because the baby finally slept and you still can’t switch off. New mum exhaustion is real, relentless, and it’s not “just part of being a mum”. You deserve to feel like yourself again – bright, patient, and full of energy for those precious cuddles.

What does new mum exhaustion actually feel like?

● Constant, heavy fatigue that sleep doesn’t fix
● Brain fog and trouble concentrating
● Irritability or low mood that comes out of nowhere
● Aching body, headaches, or just feeling “flat”
● Waking up still exhausted, even after the baby sleeps through
If this sounds like your every day, you’re not failing – your body is simply asking for proper support.

How acupuncture can help you on your journey

Acupuncture gently supports your body’s natural energy reserves, helping you feel more rested, calmer, and resilient. Many new mums notice they sleep more deeply, handle stress better, and have more patience and clarity – without relying on endless coffee or guilt-laden naps when the baby finally goes down.

The evidence is reassuring:

● A randomised controlled trial showed auricular acupressure significantly reduced maternal fatigue
scores in the postpartum period¹.
● Acupuncture has been shown to improve vitality and reduce fatigue in women with breast cancer, with
many participants reporting better energy and sleep².
● Systematic reviews confirm acupuncture helps with postpartum fatigue and associated low mood,
giving new mums a meaningful lift in daily energy³.

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine view – why you’re always tired

In TCM we look at the pattern behind the exhaustion. The three most common ones I see in new mums are:

1. Depletion after growing and birthing your baby – pregnancy, birth (or caesarean) uses up massive
   amounts of your core energy and blood. It’s like you’ve run an ultra-marathon and then been handed a newborn with no recovery time.
2. Worry and broken sleep knotting your energy – your mind is always “on” (is bub okay? when’s the
   next feed?), which stalls proper rest and recovery.
3. Emotional rollercoaster scattering your resources – the huge waves of joy, anxiety, or blues that
   come with early motherhood can scatter your energy, leaving you drained even when you’re sitting still. We diagnose this gently – just a chat about how you’re feeling, plus looking at your tongue and feeling your pulse.

You are not stuck feeling like this forever. I’ve walked so many mums just like you from that foggy, always-tired place back to feeling like themselves again – waking up refreshed, laughing with their baby, and actually enjoying this motherhood gig.
Let’s get you there too.
Ready to feel like YOU again? Book your initial appointment today – your future energised self (and your little one) will thank you for it.
With total confidence in your body’s ability to bounce back,
Shay Kashani

References:

1. Akhlaghi F, et al. Effect of auricular acupressure on postpartum blues: A randomized sham controlled trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 2023;52:101776.
   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2023.101776
2. Molassiotis A, et al. Acupuncture for Cancer-Related Fatigue in Patients With Breast Cancer: A
   Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2012;30(36):4470-4476.
   https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2012.41.6222
3. Zhang Y, et al. Effectiveness of Acupuncture Used for the Management of Postpartum Depression: A
   Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. BioMed Research International. 2019;2019:6597503.
   https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/6597503