To start off, congratulations on your new tiny family member!
It is a huge honor to be able to work with individuals in all stages of their lives, but being able to play a role in the healing of women and the guidance of pregnancy holds such a special place in my heart. Throughout my time as an acupuncturist, I have continually focused on the core of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and treating individuals holistically. When treating pregnancy patients, this doesn’t change but adds another layer to the treatment.
While I typically will hone my focus into creating a treatment plan to surround your healing journey, pregnancy adjusts this slightly – I will be creating a treatment plan to heal you, which in turn will treat your baby simultaneously. Focusing on a routine pregnancy treatment, we work on optimal wellness for both mother and baby during pregnancy and preparation for a healthy labor and delivery. During this time, we will work together on specific meridians and are able to incorporate western symptoms (morning sickness, fatigue, emotional imbalance, etcetera) to ensure both of you are at your best to prepare for labor.
All too often, I see parents push their physiological and psychological needs aside for the sake of their children – earthside or not. While I COMPLETELY understand putting your children’s needs ahead of your own, I am here to support you in prioritizing your health because YOUR health is your BABY’S health.
By taking time throughout pregnancy (and after), we are able to
Decrease stress and anxiety
Focus on elimination and prevention of low back and pelvic pain
Optimize fetal positioning by bringing your body into alignment
Decrease pain and length of labor
Increase your ability to have a natural birth
Focus on hormone balancing
Be a support system throughout the process
And
SO. MUCH. MORE
