Acupuncture and Pregnancy - Safe Holistic Treatment
For thousands of years acupuncture and pregnancy have been safely combined to help women have comfortable pregnancies and give birth to healthy babies. Acupuncture and herbal medicine, along with dietary and exercise recommendations were the foundation of healthcare in Asia for many generations. Acupuncture for women has always included treatment for discomforts or problems that arise during pregnancy, labor and the post-partum period. Acupuncture for fertility has been used to help couples conceive, for male as well as female issues that are interfering with conception.
Acupuncture and Pregnancy – What Issues Can Be Addressed?
Morning sickness
Fatigue
Headaches
Poor Digestion
Constipation
Heartburn
Colds and Flus
Back Pain
Wrist Pain
Joint Pain
Depression
Anxiety
Gestational Diabetes
Baby in Breech Position
Working closely with your obstetrician, acupuncture for pregnancy can be a supportive treatment for more serious problems like gestational diabetes, severe nausea and vomiting or pre-eclampsia. Acupuncture and pregnancy support moms-to-be and help them have the best experience during this very important time.
