Morning Sickness
Many women find relief from the daily bouts
of nausea & vomiting through weekly
acupuncture sessions.  An acupoint on your
wrist helps to relax the diaphragm, and calm
the stomach, plus has the added benefit of
calming anxiety.  Other points used are based
on your specific presentation.

Pain
Your body is going through so many changes right now, its now wonder you may be
discovering new aches and pains.  If you are concerned about taking over the counter
pain medications, acupuncture offers a drug-free option for treating pain.  There is also
a massage therapist on staff trained in pregnancy massage, and 2 chiropractors who can
safely adjust you.

Labor Induction
The rates of hospital induction seem to be rising.  If you are nearing your due date,     
and want to avoid this, acupuncture can help.  There are specific points to soften the   
cervix, and others that encourage the uterus to contract.  The act of needle insertion  
itself triggers the release of prostaglandins, which may help initiate labor.  This         
treatment is only appropriate for women who have had an uncomplicated pregnancy, and  
whose baby is not breach.  If your baby is breach, there are other treatments to
encourage turning.  Many women choose to get weekly treatments the last 3 weeks of
their pregnancy.  Studies have shown this reduces the need for induction, reduces labor
time, and speeds post partum recovery.  

Post Partum Health
During labor, your body becomes depleted by losing so much blood and "Qi" (vital           
energy).  Combine this with lack of sleep, breastfeeding, and a whole new set of            
responsibilities, and you can become adrenally exhausted.  Acupuncture and herbs can    
help build your reserves back up, soothe your nerves, and get your hormones back into   
balance, thus addressing depression, anxiety, and fatigue.

The Albuquerque Birth Network is a great resource for information about having a      
natural, healthy, and safe birthing experience.  You can also find other health care
providers specializing in pregnancy & post-partum care.                                              
       
Acupuncture & Pregnancy
Dr. Yvonne Corcoran, D.O.M.             Gentle, effective acupuncture & Chinese herbal medicine
                                                                                                                                                               505.888.9616
Questions?  
Call Dr. Yvonne at 888-9616,
or send an email to
ycorcoran@yahoo.com