PREGNANCY
Pregnant? Acupuncture can facilitate comfortable and healthy pregnancies and help you prepare for a satisfying birth experience.
Acupuncture is an effective and safe treatment option for women to manage their health concerns and complaints while pregnant. We joyfully support women through the miracle of pregnancy and support you through the many physical and emotional changes that occur with confidence and care.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine offers a natural means of safeguarding a healthy pregnancy that is safe for both mother and baby. Pregnancy is a new and special time in a women’s life, creating and nurturing another life. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can ease a women through the many physical and emotional changes that occur during each trimester of her pregnancy to ensure a healthy and comfortable pregnancy.
Chinese Medicine advocates for a women to take special care of herself during preconception, pregnancy and after child birth. Acupuncture and herbal medicine provide safe and natural care for the journey to motherhood.
Pregnancy brings about many physical and emotional changes, as well as a number of potential health problems.
The majority of these ailments are generally considered to be ‘par for the course’; they are not easily alleviated by western medicine.
Since many conventional pharmaceuticals cannot be used during pregnancy, acupuncture may be especially helpful at this time.
Since many conventional pharmaceuticals cannot be used during pregnancy, acupuncture may be especially helpful at this time.
COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED DURING 1ST TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY
Morning Sickness
Frequent Urination
Fatigue
Miscarriage prevention
Colds and sinus congestion
Digestion irregularities
COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED DURING 2ND TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY
Headaches
Body aches
Sciatica Heartburn
Varicose veins
Hemorrhoids
Preeclampsia
COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED DURING 3RD TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY
Edema
Back pain
Insomnia
Anemia
Anxiety
Muscle cramps
Breech presentation
Delayed labor
A New Zealand study published in 2006 found that women who received weekly acupuncture in the 4 weeks prior to birth had a:
- A 35% reduction in the number of medical inductions
- A 31% reduction in epidural use
- A 32% reduction in emergency C-section rate
- A 9% increase in normal vaginal births
Ready to start your journey today?
GET STARTED WITH AN INITIAL CONSULTATION:
Due to the overwhelming demand for what we provide all new client applications must start with an in office consultation. We typically work with people with a “do what ever it takes to feel better” frame of mind.
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What my clients have to say...
“I have been seeing Stefanie during my pregnancy. I think she’s really great – she takes the time to listen and give recommendations. We’ve done some cupping and acupuncture and the sessions are really relaxing. She’s helped alleviate some of the most uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms and I would definitely recommend her.”
