RE: Qs on Pregnancy and Acupuncture

[Guest guest]

Marilyn, I would say the opposite is true. I do acupuncture on pregnant

women all the time with no problem. It is a great way to treat morning

sickness as well as the aches and pains of the 3rd trimester. Some

points are contraindicated, but for an experienced acupuncturist there

is no problem. I get REALLY conservative with herbs however.

 

Christopher Vedeler L.Ac., C.Ht.

Oasis Acupuncture

http://www.oasisacupuncture.com

8233 N. Via Paseo del Norte

Suite D-35

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Phone: (480) 991-3650

 

 

 

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On Behalf Of emailme_marilyn

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 7:04 PM

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acupuncture Qs on Pregnancy and Acupuncture

 

 

 

i asked her if i can still continue acu when i get pregnant, she said

ill just take herbs because acupuncture is kinda dangerous for

pregnant women. but i see alot of pregnant women doing acupuncture.

does that mean maybe my acupuncturist is not that experienced in

dealing with pregnant ladies?

 

marilyn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Yes, it is safe to receive acupuncture while pregnant.

There are a few contra-indicated points for

pregnancy....i.e. deep abdominal or lumbar points in

2nd and 3rd trimester, also a few other points....any

licensed acupuncturist should be aware of what to

avoid and when....i.e....there are points used to

induce labor....very usefull to bring on contractions

when needed, even to rotate a breached baby...can

prevent a c-section...acupuncture is very usefull

during pregnancy....maybe your practitioner is more

comfortable with herbs....which also must be carefully

chosen for obvious reason......any other questions or

concerns....e'mail agalante licensed

acupuncturist...

 

--- emailme_marilyn <emailme_marilyn wrote:

 

> i asked her if i can still continue acu when i get

> pregnant, she said

> ill just take herbs because acupuncture is kinda

> dangerous for

> pregnant women. but i see alot of pregnant women

> doing acupuncture.

> does that mean maybe my acupuncturist is not that

> experienced in

> dealing with pregnant ladies?

>

> marilyn

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