Blog Post
Benefits of Acupuncture During Pregnancy
- By The Mladenoff Clinic of Arizona Team
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- 14 Aug, 2021
Many pregnant women have symptoms that may cause them discomfort. Acupuncture is a safe and effective way to help relieve these symptoms. Besides providing relief for the mother, research shows that one acupuncture session a month during pregnancy can greatly improve your baby’s health.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a healing art that originated in China thousands of years ago. Traditional Chinese medicine views the body as two opposing forces, yin and yang. When an imbalance occurs between the two, it blocks the qi (pronounced CHEE), or the flow of vital energy along internal pathways (known as meridians) in our bodies. During acupuncture, Dr. Diana Mladenoff will insert hair-thin needles through the skin at points along the meridians to correct imbalances and restore health. Current patients say that they feel relief or the stress melt away during and after the treatments. Yes please!
Acupuncture is a healing art that originated in China thousands of years ago. Traditional Chinese medicine views the body as two opposing forces, yin and yang. When an imbalance occurs between the two, it blocks the qi (pronounced CHEE), or the flow of vital energy along internal pathways (known as meridians) in our bodies. During acupuncture, Dr. Diana Mladenoff will insert hair-thin needles through the skin at points along the meridians to correct imbalances and restore health. Current patients say that they feel relief or the stress melt away during and after the treatments. Yes please!
Acupuncture helps treat unwanted symptoms that you may experience from endometriosis, PCOS, pain from ovarian cyst, menstrual cramps, PMS, infertility, labor induction, back pain due to fetal positioning, morning sickness, trouble sleeping, digestive issues, and irritability ... need we say more?
How Acupuncture can be beneficial during pregnancy?
Acupuncture during pregnancy may be helpful if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Back pain and sciatica
- Breech birth
- Constipation
- Depression
- Edema (also called “swelling”)
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Mood swings/Irritability
- Nausea and vomiting (also known as “morning sickness”)
- Pelvic pain
- Sleep problems
Acupuncture Benefits During Pregnancy
While many people have heard that acupuncture can help a woman achieve pregnancy they may not be aware that receiving acupuncture for pregnancy pain has many benefits!
Stress Relief
Stress during pregnancy has been strongly linked to preterm delivery. Many mothers are very anxious about the health of their baby in the womb and are unable to relax. When they are in a state of constant stress the body pumps out the hormones adrenaline and cortisol, our “fight or flight hormones.” These hormones can weaken immunity, disrupt sleep, cause digestive issues and even cause the heart to beat excessively.
Nausea, morning sickness, constipation and heartburn
Morning Sickness is common in the first trimester of pregnancy although some mothers will have it for longer. Receiving acupuncture treatments from Dr. Diana can help soothe the digestive system and encourage regular bowel movements. Acupuncture and herbal therapy can be helpful in providing relief from heartburn as well. Heartburn usually tends to creep up during the middle to end of a women’s pregnancy and can be very uncomfortable.
Pain and discomfort
Back pain, leg cramping, varicose veins, neck tension and hemorrhoids are common ailments that occur during pregnancy. Acupuncture is a great way to resolve these problems so that you don’t have to take medications that may harm you and your baby.
Pre- and post-partum depression
There are many hormonal changes that come with pregnancy and they can be hard for women to manage on their own. It’s estimated that up to 14% of pregnant women have a major depressive episode at some point during or after their pregnancy. While antidepressants are commonly prescribed to people suffering from depression, there’s no definitive evidence on whether the medications are safe for pregnant women and fetuses. Regular exercise and acupuncture treatments have been shown to significantly reduce anxiety and depression.
Breech presentation
Many babies are in a breech position, where the baby’s head is facing upwards instead of down, in the last 3 months of pregnancy. This can result in a mother being forced to have a cesarean section. If you are in your last trimester with a breech presentation, acupuncture can encourage the baby to turn.
Induce labor and smooth the labor process
There are times when it’s necessary to induce labor, either for the health of the mother and the baby. Many women now seek out acupuncture to help induce labor or to move the labor process along, as an alternative to pharmaceutical methods.
These are just a few of the many benefits acupuncture can offer a pregnant woman. Contact Dr. Diana Mladenoff today to see if acupuncture treatments are right for you and your baby. TEXT or call 1 (602) 524-0222. Wellness awaits you.
While many people have heard that acupuncture can help a woman achieve pregnancy they may not be aware that receiving acupuncture for pregnancy pain has many benefits!
Stress Relief
Stress during pregnancy has been strongly linked to preterm delivery. Many mothers are very anxious about the health of their baby in the womb and are unable to relax. When they are in a state of constant stress the body pumps out the hormones adrenaline and cortisol, our “fight or flight hormones.” These hormones can weaken immunity, disrupt sleep, cause digestive issues and even cause the heart to beat excessively.
Nausea, morning sickness, constipation and heartburn
Morning Sickness is common in the first trimester of pregnancy although some mothers will have it for longer. Receiving acupuncture treatments from Dr. Diana can help soothe the digestive system and encourage regular bowel movements. Acupuncture and herbal therapy can be helpful in providing relief from heartburn as well. Heartburn usually tends to creep up during the middle to end of a women’s pregnancy and can be very uncomfortable.
Pain and discomfort
Back pain, leg cramping, varicose veins, neck tension and hemorrhoids are common ailments that occur during pregnancy. Acupuncture is a great way to resolve these problems so that you don’t have to take medications that may harm you and your baby.
Pre- and post-partum depression
There are many hormonal changes that come with pregnancy and they can be hard for women to manage on their own. It’s estimated that up to 14% of pregnant women have a major depressive episode at some point during or after their pregnancy. While antidepressants are commonly prescribed to people suffering from depression, there’s no definitive evidence on whether the medications are safe for pregnant women and fetuses. Regular exercise and acupuncture treatments have been shown to significantly reduce anxiety and depression.
Breech presentation
Many babies are in a breech position, where the baby’s head is facing upwards instead of down, in the last 3 months of pregnancy. This can result in a mother being forced to have a cesarean section. If you are in your last trimester with a breech presentation, acupuncture can encourage the baby to turn.
Induce labor and smooth the labor process
There are times when it’s necessary to induce labor, either for the health of the mother and the baby. Many women now seek out acupuncture to help induce labor or to move the labor process along, as an alternative to pharmaceutical methods.
These are just a few of the many benefits acupuncture can offer a pregnant woman. Contact Dr. Diana Mladenoff today to see if acupuncture treatments are right for you and your baby. TEXT or call 1 (602) 524-0222. Wellness awaits you.
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