Acupuncture in general involves inserting tiny metal needles into the skin at specific points on your body to stimulate the points and create your body’s natural response and to hopefully relieve pain. Acupuncture is safe to use to help relieve many conditions associated with pregnancy, including back and pelvic pain, nausea and vomiting, and depression.
What is prenatal acupuncture?
Prenatal acupuncture has previously only focused on relieving morning sickness for expecting mothers. It is not showing that other potential uses and benefits are found in the ancient Asian practice.
That said, it is important to discuss the use of acupuncture with all or your health care advisors prior to beginning treatment while pregnant. This may include an OBGYN, fertility specialist, midwife, and licensed acupuncturist. It is also a good idea to inquire, before beginning acupuncture treatments, about the clinician’s comfort working in tandem with other health care professionals.
Many traditional physicians suggest acupuncture to complement western treatments. At Precision, we welcome the opportunity to confer with other health care providers, delivering optimal results to our patients.
What are the benefits of prenatal acupuncture?
- Relieve pain in back, pelvis, neck, and more
- Relieve stress
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Depression relief
- Lessen constipation
- Lower swelling
- Pain during labor
- Induce labor
To see our previous article on acupuncture while trying to conceive check it out here: Acupuncture & Fertility | Novia Healing
Once again it is important to discuss the use of acupuncture with all or your health care advisors prior to beginning treatment. This may include an OBGYN, fertility specialist, midwife, and licensed acupuncturist. It is also a good idea to inquire, before beginning acupuncture treatments,
Here at Precision, we use acupuncture, and complementing massage techniques to best address your unique issues. Fertility treatment is not just for women. Men see us, as well. Reduction of stress, improvement of circulation, and regulation of the woman’s menstrual cycle are therapy outcomes that promote fertility. The expecting mother may also experience relief of back, joint and muscle pain.
