Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an incredibly transformative experience for a woman’s body, mind and spirit. Each trimester is a new season visiting the body. There are numerous changes happening all at once, that at times can feel like weathering a perfect storm. For some, sailing through the changes that begin in early pregnancy can be a breeze, for others, it can be a series of obstacles, and even still, there are those for whom pregnancy is an experience that requires navigating multiple storms and big waves on a daily basis. Chinese medicine can be a worthwhile ally in supporting your body to find and maintain balance and good health.
Here is a list of the most common health conditions that can occur pregnancy that Chinese Medicine can work with:
First Trimester
Threatened miscarriage
Nausea, vomiting, indigestion
Heartburn/acid reflux
Infections: common colds, flues, UTI’s, vaginal
Fatigue
Mood swings
Anemia
Headaches/dizziness
Insomnia
Relaxation of Mind and Body
Second Trimester
Back pain, upper, mid, low
Hip pain
Gestational Diabetes/Sugar Imbalances
PIH (Pregnancy Induced Hypertension)
Restless leg syndrome
Varicosities, Hemorrhoids
Immune boosting
Swelling of limbs
Rashes/Itching
Relaxation of Mind and Body
Third Trimester
Low energy
Body pain
Sleep disturbances
Anxiety/fear/depression
Breech/Malposition
Low iron stores/Anemia
Viral outbreaks
Ripening
Delayed Labor/Postdates
Relaxation of Mind and Body
Labor & Delivery
Delayed or stalled labor
Malposition
Nausea/Vomiting
Emotional imbalances
Needing to sleep
Support w/descent of baby into pelvis
Relaxation of Mind and Body
This list is by no means complete, however, it does include some of the most common issues that can arise in pregnancy.
There are less common conditions in pregnancy that can still benefit from the supportive care of Chinese Medicine.