Acupuncture during Pregnancy
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can play a vital role in the comfort of a pregnant woman. There is strong evidence to support that acupuncture is highly effective at treating some of the most common problems experienced during pregnancy including morning sickness, heartburn, insomnia, water retention and sciatica.
Here is a list of some of the problems that an acupuncturist often treats during pregnancy:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Constipation
- Hemorrhoids
- Edema and Swelling
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Pelvic Pain
- Neck and Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Leg Cramps
- Fatigue and Exhaustion
- Insomnia
- Anxiety and Depression
Acupuncture is commonly used to induce labor. There are several points that stimulate contractions and influence cervical ripening. There is also an acupuncture point that has been found to turn a breech baby.
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