There is a lot to fear during pregnancy, for the sake of the unborn. We are much more informed about what to avoid, and we are warned to be careful with drugs of all kinds. Consequently, it isn't a surprise that most mothers-to-be tolerate the symptoms of pregnancy without thinking of acupuncture...
In fact, acupuncture from a well-trained practitioner is super safe during pregnancy - to the point where it can help to prevent miscarriage! Acupuncture can also be used to help with tiredness, morning sickness, swelling and aches. I have had more than one patient come in nauseous and ill, and they leave feeling much more calm and centered. Acupuncture may not stop the symptoms, since these are a body reaction to having a baby growing inside, but it can definitely take the edge off.
I have treated the sciatica that can happen when the baby gets bigger and heavier, and starts weighing on the back. I have even treated mothers who were past their due date and needed to get things going or be subjected to inducing... In two cases of "overdue" pregnancies this past month, both mothers gave birth within a week of treatment, in time to avoid Pitocin.
I have even treated breach presentation. In one case, the breach baby turned immediately after the mother left my office! It was a strange feeling, the mother reported, a really big swish.
I have used acupuncture extensively to support pregnancy and take the edge off of symptoms. It is very safe and effective, and has been used for hundreds of thousands of pregnant women over the millenia!
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Yes! Acupuncture has been such an important part of my self care during my first trimester, and I really feel like it's helped me stay much more even physically AND emotionally. Thank you thank you!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree. My pregnancy was pretty tough. I don't know how I would have gotten through it without acupuncture. Besides calming my nausea and stopping my back pain, Angela was able to turn my breach baby and save me from having a C-section. I highly recommend it!
ReplyDeleteI have been seeing Angela for 5 years for wellness and when I got pregnant it was a very natural part of taking care of myself. Seeing her helped with my nausea, created a calming feeling for me and the baby and definitely nourished my pregnancy. I love acupuncture and it fit right in line with my plan of a water birth.
ReplyDeleteI had a great pregnancy, no swollen ankles, no major nausea, felt great the entire time, even my energy level was good. When I was a week or so away from my guess date, Angela tapped into those points that were off limits before, I went into labor and had my baby 2 days later all natural and in the water. It was very peaceful.
I highly recommend acupuncture with Angela as part of anyones pregnancy wellness routine. By the way, I was 40 when I had my son (my first) and age was never a factor.