Prenatal acupuncture has been used for thousands of years with no contraindications to help patients conceive and then support a healthy pregnancy and uncomplicated delivery.
Chinese medicine identifies more than 2,000 acupuncture points connected with pathways called meridians that conduct vital energy or Qi throughout the body. Illness or symptoms are associated with an imbalance of this vital energy. Acupuncture uses hair-thin, disposable needles to stimulate specific areas associated with organ functions in order to restore a harmonious balance of the yin and yang forces in the body; that the Qi is flowing freely to help the body maintain its own health. An average session lasts 45 minutes, and acupuncture is deeply relaxing, usually only mild sensations such as a feeling of slight heaviness at the site of needle insertion.
Acupuncture treatments are recommended once a month to ensure the optimal health of the mother and the developing fetus at different stages of growth and differentiation until the last month, when weekly sessions help prepare for labor.
Some of the conditions that acupuncture can treat are:
- morning sickness, nausea, and hyperemesis gravidarum
- insomnia
- migraines
- bleeding
- low energy
- edema
- anemia
- anxiety/depression
- addictions (smoking, alcohol, medications)
- constipation
- hemorrhoids
- heartburn
- back pain and sciatica
- symphysis pubis pain
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- gestational diabetes
- high blood pressure (pre-eclampsia)
- pregnancy-related skin conditions
- threatened miscarriage
- breech presentation –acupuncture and moxibustion can turn the baby within 24 hrs of treatment
- pre-term labor
- delayed labor –acupuncture has a success rate of over 70% with labor induction
- labor pain
- lactation problems
- hormonal imbalances
- restore energy levels postpartum
- night sweats
- postpartum depression
- If there has been caesarian section, acupuncture can help with the post operative healing.
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In the last four to six weeks, the mother will receive weekly treatments to normalize and optimize labor. Acupuncture’s use is to assist Nature. It has been observed that acupuncture or acupressure assisted delivery is shorter, less painful, uterine contractions are more effective, less stressful for the motherless and less likely to result in post partum hemorrhage.
Postpartum is one of the most critical times for a woman to receive regular preventative care from a Chinese medical practitioner. Acupuncturists can often offset years of “suboptimal” lifestyle and stress in the first few weeks postpartum.
Birth is an amazing and sacred event. One of the most powerful experiences of my life was participating in the birth of my daughter Ava. We had wonderful support from our midwife. Acupuncture also played a very vital role in the birth. This safe and effective modality gives mothers an option that works in their journey towards a positive, healthy birth experience.