Acupuncture Supports Healthy Pregnancies

I have been blessed to support women on their journey into motherhood and beyond. Acupuncture, dietary therapy and qigong (breathing and movement therapy) are wonderful tools to nourish mothers and babies.

Acupuncture is a safe and effective way to treat common ailments during pregnancy, including:

headaches
pelvic pain, back pain, sciatica
restless leg syndrome, muscle cramping
heartburn
rhinitis
insomnia
fatigue, anemia
bloating, constipation
edema
loss of appetite,
threatened miscarriage

Preconception care:

Improve health in preparation for conception (both partners are encouraged to participate)
Regulate menses and balance hormones
Increase circulation of blood in the uterus and ovaries
Increase cervical fluid
Thicken uterine lining
Reduce stress: to allow proper qi, oxygen and blood flow to the uterus
Assist patients’ drug withdrawal (i.e. anti-depressants, sleep aids, pain medications, nicotine, etc.)
Strengthen male factors

Pregnancy:

Support pregnancy with “holding” treatments
Harmonize physical and hormonal changes
Increase blood and oxygen flow to the uterus
Nutritional support with whole foods recommendations
Reduce stress
Ease mind & empower body for labor and delivery

Pregnancy, Fourth Trimester aka 3-6 months Post-Partum: Upon availability, post partum care is provided in the mother’s home. If mom is able to get out for treatment(s), new baby is invited to accompany mom in the office.