Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Many conditions that can occur during pregnancy are treatable. These include:

◾ “Morning sickness”, nausea and vomiting
◾ Constipation and other digestive changes
◾ Recurrent miscarriage
◾ Leg cramping
◾ Back, hip, and joint pain
◾ Headaches and migraines
◾ Edema and swelling in lower legs and ankles
◾ Pain associated with ligaments and cartilage movements and stretches, causing pelvic hip tilt, joint misalignments
◾ Breeched position

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment when pregnant. Contraindicated points during pregnancy are omitted from the treatments.
Due to each individual’s needs, treatments are often prescribed as appropriate for the condition being treated. 

The use of acupuncture before and during pregnancy often results in fewer pregnancy conditions and less discomfort. 

Acupuncture can be used to prepare for labor about 4 weeks prior to the due date. 


Becoming Pregnant

“My husband and I tried to get pregnant for nearly 4 years when I came to Christine. I’d gone through all the tests and done a couple cycles of IUI with little hope and no explanation of an issue. I felt defeated and depressed. Each time I saw Christine, she asked questions about my emotional state like my stress levels and how I was feeling and reviewed certain physical characteristics before moving into the acupuncture. I felt like she spent time to really understand me, and then tailored the treatment to my needs. Most of all, she is always very personable and understanding. She seems to understand where I was coming from and the struggles I’d faced, which helped me open up more and more. As we decided to move to IVF after a short break, I wanted acupuncture to be part of my treatment. Christine became a major part of my support system during this process. I saw her weekly, looking forward to the 20 minutes or so of acupuncture and updating Christine on my progress; and to my surprise, we found out we were pregnant after the first IVF cycle! I continued to see Christine throughout my first trimester while I felt anxious about the possibilities of loss. Seeing Christine helped me feel positive about my pregnancy. I’m now 15 weeks pregnant and plan to see her again to prepare for delivery.” -Jennifer L.

Miscarriage

“I had one miscarriage after trying to conceive for a year. I started looking into fertility and miscarriages and treatments that may help – acupuncture was something that kept popping up in my own research, but I had never tried it before so I was thinking over all of my options. I got pregnant again in April 2013, only to have another miscarriage. After the second miscarriage, I knew I needed to do something. I did a simple google search and found a couple different acupuncture clinics in my area. White Lily Acupuncture stuck out the most, being a clinic that primarily focuses on fertility and pregnancy. I felt I would receive the best care for my needs going there and I was definitely not disappointed. Christine is knowledgeable, kind, patient, genuine, and very good at what she does!” Anonymous

Pregnancy

“A year and half ago I walked into Christine’s office for a consultation wanting to get more information about trying acupuncture. I knew that I wanted to try something that I had read could help the chances of getting pregnant. What I didn’t expect was the knowledge and compassion Christine had. Fast forward from the first treatment on that day to now, I have changed my outlook on life to be more positive and I am able to handle stress better. I’ve learned how to track and pay attention to different changes occurring with my body. I look forward to my appointments because that time allows me to focus on me and nothing else going on around me. This month, my husband and I went in for our second IVF treatment. I remained positive and kept my stress levels low. I continued my appointments with Christine throughout this process and she was able to keep me focused on getting ready for the baby. I found out recently that I am expecting. I feel like all the preparation and treatments leading up to this has put my mind and body where they needed to be and I am excited to start the next part of my journey. I look forward to continuing on with Christine throughout my pregnancy.” Anonymous