Healthy Pregnancy
We believe in healthy moms and healthy babies. Maximizing the wellness of both mother and child is one sure way to help achieve this. And centuries of insights into health and how best to ensure and maintain it provides Eastern medicine with a cornucopia of proven nutrition and treatment options.
What are some specific ways this medical expertise benefits mother and child?
Nausea or “morning sickness.” In many cases this common early sign of pregnancy can be so severe that your whole day is disrupted, often limiting normal social interaction and even lessening the joy of the child-bearing experience.
In alleviating the age old curse of morning sickness acupuncture has developed safe and natural remedies which can yield remarkable results—notably without the troubling side effects too often associated with modern pharmaceuticals. Acupuncture, acupressure and nutritional therapy are three related skills of Eastern medicine that address pregnancy’s commonest issues proactively—often preventing them from arising in the first place.
Pregnancy sciatica and related pain. Let’s face it, your pregnancy will put increasing strain on your back and lower joints. Sciatica pain and even carpal tunnel syndrome are common results. Acupuncture specifically helps relieve and manage these and other discomforts common in pregnancy—quickly, effectively and safely. It is a welcome alternative to drugs and one which an expectant mother can feel secure with.
What if my baby is breech at term? Many leading doctors are now recommending acupuncture- moxibustion in the case of breech babies. Why? This ancient Chinese technique stimulates key acupressure points to help turn a breech baby naturally—by stimulating your baby’s activity enough that he may change position on his own. Ask your OB/GYN if you are an appropriate candidate.
Labor preparation in cases of late birthing (post due). Acupuncture provides an established, non-invasive and drug free way to encourage and relax the body into preparing for natural labor. It is often used alongside conventional medical therapies. Your OB/GYN can advise whether you’re an appropriate candidate.
