"Knowing I was of advanced maternal age (37), and also that a stressful career had taken a toll on my body, I was thrilled to find a natural way to address my fertility. Not only did I feel an increase in energy and overall wellness within the first few weeks, but I was pregnant in only 3 months. The whole experience working with Rachel was an absolute joy. Her knowledge of her specialty is unsurpassed, and her spirit of care is the icing on the cake! -JP"

"My husband and I had been trying to get pregnant for 9 months with no success. When I first saw Rachel I had no idea my cycle and hormones were so out of whack. Rachel dialed me in and I felt great. I was pregnant 6 weeks after my first visit. Ten short months later we had a healthy, beautiful Baby by Blunk!! Thanks Rachel. -SG"

"After a very painful miscarriage, I encountered many other painful roadblocks that pointed to future surgery and a year or two before I'd conceive again. To add insult to injury, my body was rebelling and I was full of ovarian cysts, had constant migraines, and was forever sick. Having heard about Rachel from a massage therapists, I decided to give acupuncture a go. I am a TRUE believer in Rachel and absolutely adore her. She is compassionate, caring, funny, and very skilled with the needles (this is good since I'm terrified of needles). I started seeing her in October 2005 and was pregnant by January 2006. The other stuff...mysteriously disappeared according to the medical establishment and I could only smile at my ultrasound that showed only a baby...no messy cysts. Although I was thrilled at the new developments, with them came a horrid first trimester. Rachel helped there too with miscarriage prevention techniques, morning sickness cures, and crabby cures. I'm days away from delivery and couldn't be happier. KL"

Congratulations! You are pregnant!

A number of conditions can arise in pregnancy which are effectively treated with acupuncture.

Morning sickness/heartburn
Fatigue
Headaches
Sinus congestion
Mood swings
Sciatica and back pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Insomnia
Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy?
Can it harm the baby?

Morning sickness/heartburn

Acupuncture is an effective way to deal with nausea without medication. Within minutes, you will feel relief from nausea and/or heartburn. Some patients need to come twice a week for a few weeks until the worst of the nausea subsides.

Fatigue

It takes a lot of energy to make a baby. A treatment can help boost your energy.

Headaches

Many women suffer from headaches during pregnancy. Since it is advised to stay away from most medications in pregnancy, acupuncture is a very effective form of relief with no side effects.

Sinus congestion

Increased amounts of estrogen and an increase in blood volume during pregnancy can cause swelling in the mucus membranes of the nose. Acupuncture is effective in relieving the swelling so you can breathe easier.

Mood swings

The increase in hormones caused by pregnancy can make for a crabby mommy. Acupuncture can make you feel less frustrated/moody/weepy.

Sciatica and back pain

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The increase in size of your abdomen as well as the ligament relaxing hormones released by your body can cause sciatica and back pain. These painful conditions can be quickly alleviated with just a few treatments. Many women are surprised at how quickly they get relief.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Increased blood volume and fluid retention can create carpal tunnel symptoms. While a little harder to treat than sciatica, patients nevertheless report relief from their symptoms with acupuncture.

Insomnia

The baby isn't even here yet, and yet you are not sleeping through the night. Acupuncture releases calming endorphins which will help you get a good night's sleep.

Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy? Can it harm the baby?

Acupuncture, like any form of medicine, has precautions and contraindications. If performed properly by an adequately trained practitioner who has experience in treating pregnant women, acupuncture is an extremely safe procedure. In fact, it relaxes the mother and increases the flow of blood to the uterus, both of which are beneficial to the fetus. There are virtually no potential complications or side effects, even in children and during pregnancy.

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