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Acupuncture for Pregnancy

It has been proven that acupuncture during the first trimester helps to ‘hold’ the pregnancy & increase the chances of a successful, healthy pregnancy and also decreasing the chances of a miscarriage. In addition, it is fantastic at alleviating many of those first trimester symptoms that show up during the early stages, like morning sickness and fatigue. ⁣⁣⁣

During the second trimester, pregnant ladies can develop new symptoms; while some of the first-trimester symptoms may still be present, heartburn, acid reflux, insomnia and migraines begin to present themselves. ⁣⁣⁣

Come last trimester, it’s time to get you prepped for delivery while still managing the daily aches and pains. We make sure the baby is positioned head-down (avoiding breech babies, which all-too-often result in C-sections), and we work together to help your body relax and increase your chances of following your birth plan.

Once that little bundle of joy is born, you enter the little-talked-about 4th trimester, often referred to as postpartum. Many women experience emotional side effects like depression and anxiety, while others experience hormonal hair loss and challenge losing weight. ⁣⁣⁣

All of these experiences are very normal and to be expected. Fortunately, acupuncture is proven to help reduce and eliminate these frustrating symptoms and help you experience a more relaxed and calm pregnancy.⁣⁣⁣

Call us today to see how we can help you enjoy every minute of your pregnancy! 865-275-2444

 

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