Oriental Medicine and Pregnancy
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs are safely and effectively used during pregnancy for a variety of problems that can occur from the first trimester to labor and delivery. At a time when it is often best to avoid pharmaceutical medications, natural remedies and treatment modalities can be a good choice when stronger intervention is not necessary. Women who receive acupuncture throughout their pregnancy often experience easier deliveries and a quicker recovery afterwards.
Oriental medicine has a long history of helping women stay healthy and energetic during their pregnancy, helping them to grow healthy babies, and treating obstetric problems such as:
- Anemia
- Back pain
- Breech presentation
- Digestive problems
- Edema
- Excessive or low amniotic fluid levels
- Gestational diabetes
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hypertension
- Intrahepatic cholestasis
- Labor induction
- Labor preparation
- Morning sickness and hyperemesis
- Placenta previa
- Preterm labor
- PUPPs
- Sacro-iliac joint pain
- Threatened miscarriage
- Urinary tract infections
- Uterine ligament pain
- Vaginal infections
