Morning Sickness
Complementary
Therapy for Nausea and Vomiting
So you're enjoying being pregnant, telling friends
and family about the baby's new room, when suddenly
your appetite plummets. This is followed by
persistent nausea and vomiting. It's called morning
sickness, but my patients tell me they can feel
lousy any time of the day. About one-half of all
pregnant women experience morning sickness at some
point between weeks six and twelve. One out of 200
women will experience continuous nausea and vomiting
that can result in dehydration, malnutrition, and
unwanted weight loss.
Acu-Points to Bring Back Your Appetite
Being able to treat morning sickness makes me glad
I'm an acupuncturist. Weak, tired, and frustrated
expectant mothers come into the clinic, and
generally within the first two treatments, they've
noticed a big change. There are certainly herbs to
use for nausea, but I have found that acupuncture
works fast at thoroughly alleviating the symptoms so
that you can get back to normal eating habits and
enjoy your pregnancy.
Please note that there are some acu-points to avoid
during pregnancy because they create circulation in
the lower abdomen and uterus. A qualified
acupuncturist learns these points in the first year
of training and will safely and efficiently guides
you through this challenging time of your pregnancy.
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