It is fairly well known that acupuncture can help women who are struggling to achieve pregnancy. Many of the women I have seen for fertility ask me what they can come in for once they are pregnant. What can acupuncture do for them? There is a long history of obstetrics in Chinese Medicine.

Commonly treated pregnancy symptoms:

Morning sickness

Headaches

Threatened miscarriage

Edema, or swelling

Leg Cramps

Insomnia

Fatigue

Colds and Flus

Diarrhea or Constipation

Urinary Tract Infections

Depression and Anxiety

Gestational Diabetes

Hypertension

Malposition of the fetus (breech)

Back Pain and Sciatica

Labor Induction

Why Seek Acupuncture Treatment for Pregnancy Related Symptoms?

Many of these issues are difficult to address with western medicine, since so many of the drugs and treatments for them are dangerous to the developing embryo or fetus. Acupuncture is a safe alternative to cold medicines, migraine medications, pain medications, and other western treatments.

Postpartum problems can also be addressed with acupuncture

Excessive bleeding

Urine retention

Depression and Anxiety

Dizziness

Fatigue

Uterine Prolapse

Back Pain, Hip Pain or Rib-side Pain

Headache

Edema, or swelling

Night Sweating

Diarrhea or Constipation

Insufficient Lactation

Mastitis, or breast infection

Achieving pregnancy is no reason to stop visiting your favorite acupuncturist. Not only can he or she help you manage the often difficult, and sometimes debilitating symptoms of pregnancy and the postpartum period, it is always good for a pregnant woman or a new mom to have an hour to herself in a meditative, nurturing environment.

A woman who is taken care of will better be able to take care of herself and her children. Every woman, and mothers in particular, deserve some time alone to come back to center and heal.