This is the third in a series of articles that address the topic of pregnancy. Whether you are preparing for pregnancy, struggling with infertility, are pregnant and are dealing with health issues during pregnancy, are near the end of term and preparing for labor, or if you are postnatal and are thinking about optimum health, we have something for you.
Most of these topics are written for both the woman who is carrying a pregnancy and her partner as each is equally important to conceiving, growing and birthing a healthy child. The health of your child will affect their entire life, and generations beyond; there may be no more important job on earth than creating and nurturing a new human being.
Yeah, you’re pregnant, congratulations!!! But oops, you are feeling kinda lousy. Nausea of pregnancy can range from an occasional annoyance to a nearly debilitating condition. It can last a few days early in pregnancy, or for the unlucky, it can last an entire 9 months. And who said nausea was only in the morning? It can crop up at any time of the day. So let’s talk about how to reduce nausea so that you can better enjoy this amazing time of your life.
Acupuncture is a safe, healthy, and natural means of reducing the nausea of pregnancy, there are essentially no side effects to acupuncture. Since every woman’s situation is different it is hard to predict how many sessions will be needed. Some patients respond very quickly, others may need on-going treatment.
For those that need additional help beyond just acupuncture, we can suggest a Chinese Herbal Formula, can teach you how to make fresh ginger tea, or perhaps we can teach you how to do acupressure at home. Acupressure is never going to be as strong as acupuncture, but it might help to make treatments last longer. For some it may help to time meals and snacks, to feel better. Some women feel better when eating protein, others with a carbohydrate snack.
Whatever your situation, at Harmony + Health Acupuncture, we will work with you to eliminate nausea so that you can enjoy the process of nurturing a new life.
Give us a call at 602-955-5444 or make an appointment online at www.attainharmony.com
