Traditional Chinese Medicine practices have been used for thousands of years to treat fertility.
0-12 WEEKS
Weekly Acupuncture as Needed
Nausea and Morning Sickness, Prevention of Miscarriage, Fatigue, Feeling bloated, Frequent urination, Mood swings, Heartburn
Most early pregnancy loss happens in the first trimester.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help reduce the risk of miscarriage.
Morning sickness affects more than half of all pregnant women.
Symptoms frequently come in the early hours of the morning and decrease as the day progresses but, despite the name, morning sickness can occur at any time of the day.
Acupuncture can assist with treating the nausea and symptoms associated with morning sickness.
13-28 WEEKS
Weekly Acupuncture as Needed
Headaches and Migraines, Back pain and Sciatica, Digestive Problems, Heartburn and Constipation, Dizziness, Shortness of Breath
The expanding uterus and the extra body weight of a pregnancy can shift the body's center of gravity, stretch out and weaken abdominal muscles, and put strain on the back.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine frequently treats pain, back pain and sciatica for women who are pregnant.
29 - 40 WEEKS
Weekly Acupuncture and/or specific third-trimester protocols.
Acupuncture treatments commonly include pre-birth preparation and turning breech presentations.
3-6 Sessions between 35-40 Weeks
Pre-birth acupuncture refers to a series of treatments in the final weeks of pregnancy to prepare women for childbirth.
Moss Acupuncture recommends 3-6 acupuncture sessions between weeks 35-40 to get you ready and in optimal health for the birth of your child.
Decreased Labor Time
Consistent pre-birth acupuncture can lead to timely labors, decreased labor time, fewer birth complications, and better health for mother and baby.
2-4 Treatments + Moxibustion
You may wish to consider acupuncture and moxibustion treatments if you discover your baby is in breech position and has not yet turned head-down by 33 weeks.
'Moxa' is a Chinese Herbal remedy made from dried mugwort and 'moxibustion' is the practice of burning of the moxa herb to warm regions and meridian points of the body to promote healing.
Safe and Effective
Moxibustion is safe and can be very effective. In a 1998 study published in the Journal of American Medication Association, the moxibustion group had a 75.4% turn rate in comparison to 47.7% in the control group.
41+ WEEKS | PRE-LABOR
2-4 Treatments
We purposefully refrain from using the term "Labor Induction.'
'Labor Induction' is a term used in Western Medicine to describe the artificial stimulation of childbirth, usually when a woman is in a 'post-term' pregnancy – i.e. if the pregnancy has gone past the 41st week.
The Natural Way
Chinese Medicine gets women ready for birth 'the Natural Way.'
Moss Acupuncture has a protocol of 2-4 sessions for mothers-to-be who are in a post-term pregnancy.
Acupuncture is a natural option for the pregnant woman to prepare the baby and body for labor and encourage the body's own natural labor process.
Prepare the Body for Birth
Acupuncture can help prepare the cervix, balance hormones, relax the body and mind, and encourage the natural flow of energy necessary for labor.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR MOM AFTER THE BIRTH
A postpartum period is the period beginning immediately after the birth of a child.
Generally, it is the time after birth in which the mother's body, including hormone levels and uterus size, returns to a non-pregnant state.
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a type of clinical depression which can affect women after childbirth. Symptoms include sadness, fatigue, changes in sleeping and eating patterns, reduced desire for sex, crying episodes, anxiety and irritability.
Acupuncture for Postpartum:
Insufficient Lactation Mastitis Abdominal Cramping & Pain Constipation Stop Bleeding Hormone Balancing Hemorrhoids Irregular Sweating Low Energy Poor Digestion Hair Loss
Acid Reflux Anemia Anxiety and Stress Asthma, Shortness of Breath Breech Presentation Constipation Cramping and Bleeding Delayed Labor Digestion Irregularities Edema Fatigue Heartburn Hematomas, Blood clots Hemorrhoids Hyperemesis Gravidarum Insomnia Migraines and Headaches Morning Sickness Nausea & Vomiting Pain, Back pain Placenta Previa Pre-Birth Preparation Pre-eclampsia Prevention of Miscarriage Post-term pregnancy Sciatica Varicose Veins And More...
M.S., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., C.H. (NCCAOM)®, FABORM
California Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbologist
Jennifer is the owner of Moss Acupuncture and has over 13 years of experience in treating pregnant patients with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Jen regulalry treats patients throughout their pregnancies and including post-term pregnancies and postpartum.
415-244-4412
M.S., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., C.H. (NCCAOM)®
California Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbologist
Mia has advanced training in women's health and treats patients with a wide range of female and gynecological issues.
Mia is a Mother, herself, and treats women at all stages of pregnancy and beyond.
415-730-7551
