Question 1

Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Acupuncture is highly recommended because it is a gentle, effective and drug free way to give support. Receiving acupuncture during pregnancy can promote the healthy development of your baby by increasing blood flow to your uterus, helping to protect you from:
 
Potential miscarriage
Nausea and vomiting
Back and pelvic pain
Low iron levels
Fatigue
Swelling
Breech baby

Question 2

Will acupuncture make me go into labor?

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture can greatly assist in preparing you for the labor process by releasing particular hormones, like prostaglandin, relaxin, and oxytocin. This way there is a greater chance that the natural progression of labor will unfold more quickly.

Question 3

When in pregnancy should I start acupuncture?

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that can have profound effects on your well being. I offer acupuncture for a variety of conditions but specialize in using it to help with all stages of childbirth, from fertility to pregnancy, to labor and birth, to postpartum.

Question 4

Is acupuncture recommended for high risk pregnancies?

Accepted Answer

A high risk pregnancy can be an incredibly stressful situation. If you’re experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, you want to make sure you take every measure possible to ensure the health of your baby and the success of labor and birth. Receiving acupuncture during pregnancy can promote the healthy development of your baby by increasing blood flow to your uterus. I provide assistance to mothers with high risk conditions using acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping therapy. If you’re experiencing signs of a potential miscarriage, like spotting or the premature rupture of membranes, I can administer acupuncture and moxibustion treatments to help possibly prevent loss.

Question 5

Do you offer prenatal massage?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  Please let us know how far along you are, and consult your doctor before scheduling if you have soreness or bruising in your legs.

Question 6

What about postpartum? Could acupuncture help me then?

Accepted Answer

Most definitely! There is healing to be done after birth.  Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can address the following changes in a woman's health after having her baby:
 
Regulation of milk flow
Mastitis
Postpartum depression
Weight loss
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Joint pain
Spontaneous sweating
and more…
 
Even if there are no postpartum concerns, it would be a good idea to see an acupuncturist for wellness visits. Just relaxing on a table for an hour of acupuncture can do wonders in resetting a new mama's mood and helping  to prioritize self care.

2601 S 3rd St. W

Missoula, MT 59801

(406)-341-2373

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