Pregnancy Pain
One of the oldest applications of acupuncture is to effectively control and ease pain. Acupuncture improves circulation, thus reducing swelling and inflammation of the area of discomfort. Acupuncture is safe, gentle, and effective for treating:
• Neck and upper back pain
• Lower back and sciatica pain
• Leg cramps
• Rib pain
• Pubic symphysis pain
• Headaches
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Pregnancy - 1st Trimester
Acupuncture can provide relief for some of the most common complaints in early pregnancy, such as nausea, vomiting, morning sickness, headaches and exhaustion. In addition, acupuncture and Chinese herbs can reduce the chances of miscarriage, which is at highest risk during the first trimester.
Pregnancy - 2nd Trimester
During the second trimester, women experience a lot of changes in their body due to the growth of the baby. This can lead to back pain and the misalignment of posture. Acupuncture treatments can reduce or correct these conditions, and can also give relief from heartburn, hemorrhoids, anxiety and depression.
Pregnancy - 3rd Trimester
Acupuncture helps ease many of the discomforts of the 3rd trimester, such as back pain, sciatica, swelling, constipation, heartburn and insomnia. Acupuncture treatments can also gently prepare the body for labour by ensuring smooth circulation of blood and energy to all tissues and organs involved. Patients who get acupuncture throughout their pregnancy, especially the third trimester, report faster and less complicated deliveries.
**Please ask Dr. Rebecca about the use of essential oils in preventing stretch marks during pregnancy**
Pregnancy - End Stage
Breech Presentation
A breech birth is complicated and painful for both the mother and baby. Instead of taking the wait-and-see approach, with acupuncture you can be proactive. Acupuncture and moxibustion have been used for thousands of years to turn breeched babies, with a very high success rate. The treatments are both safe to the mother and child.
Inducing Labour
Acupuncture can be very effective for women past their due dates or those with a planned medical induction. Acupuncture has been shown to be a safe, non-invasive and drug free method in preparing the body for labour as well as inducing labour. Even if labour does not commence spontaneously after receiving induction acupuncture, (most women experience contractions during or within 48 hours after treatment) research shows you will still have a more efficient labour compared to women who do not receive acupuncture treatments. Post-treatment, Rebecca teaches self-administered acupressure to further enhance the results of the treatment, enabling you to be proactive in the induction process.
Note: It is not advised to be induced - or have acupuncture treatments to encourage induction - unless you are past your due date and have a scheduled medical induction.
Post-Natal Health
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs have been used for centuries to help mothers recover from delivery. A quick recovery by the mother means the best care for her new baby! Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is effective at treating:
- Blood loss
- Fatigue
- Lactation problems
- Mastitis
- Reduction of scars from a C-Section
- Post-partum depression
- Anxiety
Infertility
Whether you have been having trouble conceiving a baby, or suffering from repeated miscarriages, acupuncture and herbal medicine can help increase your fertility. Acupuncture is a gentle treatment that can help treat both men and women with a wide range of fertility concerns. It may be used to increase fertility by stimulating regular and healthy menstrual cycles, increasing the quality and quantity of sperm and eggs, and by aiding in the health development of cervical fluid and the endometrial lining of the uterus. It can either be used as the main therapy, or as support for treatments like IVF, IUI, and ICSI.
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