Experienced Pregnancy Support
Prenatal Acupuncture
Acupuncture is ideal in pregnancy because of the benefits of low risk treatment without medication. When provided by an experienced practitioner, acupuncture during pregnancy is safe and effective for many conditions.
Pain Management
Acupuncture and cupping have been shown to be an effective pain management option in pregnancy.
Migraine Headaches
Back pain and Sciatica
Carpal tunnel pain
Round Ligament Pain
Abdominal Pain
Labor Preparation
Prebirth acupuncture beginning week 37 can: Facilitate the gradual onset of labor, reduce stress and anxiety, and reduce pain.
Acupuncture at or beyond the due date also assists onset of labor.
Mental Health
Acupuncture has been shown to be an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
Capital City Birth Collective
I'm a member of Capital City Birth Collective, a group of independent pregnancy and birth providers in the greater Sacramento region. I'm passionate about supporting women through pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum.
Postnatal Support
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We encourage new moms to return for one or more postpartum acupuncture sessions. These visits address pain, emotions, post-surgical healing, and breast-feeding issues.
Resources for Pregnancy and Postpartum
Trendsetters in Acupuncture Prenatal and Postnatal Care
Raven Lang is a treasured mentor on everything TCM, women's health, pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Raven was a Licensed Midwife and an Oriental Medical Doctor and highly recommended by the women graduating from my TCM Master's program, so as soon as I was licensed I took all of her comprehensive Art and Science of Obstetrics courses
Debra Betts is an essential mentor to those of us practicing Chinese Medicine with a special focus on Pregnancy and Postpartum. We refer women to her site often for specifics about acupressure in pregnancy and labor, addressing breech presentation babies, and more
Claudia Citkovitz is a fabulous and fun mentor on TCM during Pregnancy and Labor
Dr. Lily Nichols RDN educates women about nutrition in pregnancy and beyond
More Prenatal/Perinatal/Postpartum Resources
Cervical Ripening with Evening Primrose Oil
Placenta Products post partum
Prevent Vaginal Tearing During Birth
The Evidence Based Birth site is full of information that can empower and support families
We also use herbal medicine for specific issues during pregnancy and postpartum