Acupuncture for Pre-Labor

Pre-Labor Acupuncture

I have had really great success treating pregnant women and helping them to get into labor “on-time”. In this litigious day and age very few women are allowed to carry past 41 weeks. Unfortunately, babies do not always agree with this time line which, leads to anxious moms thinking about pitocin, cervadil or a scheduled section date. Stressed out moms make for tight muscles and a tense cervix which, is less than optimal if you are trying to go into labor.

I have had the fortune of working with a lot of pregnant women and have had great success with a pre-labor protocol that was created by Debra Betts, a renowned midwife and acupuncturist from New Zealand. I have noticed that most of the women who have gotten the pre-labor treatment go into labor “on time” usually by 40 weeks, and have had relatively short, unmedicated labors. It is rare that the women even need acupuncture induction to start labor.

The treatment commences at about 36-37 weeks gestation and ends at the onset of labor. Treatment consists of a core group of acu-points that help facilitate muscle relaxation, a softening of the cervix and relaxation for the mind. During treatment I also addresses acute and constitutional issues that may be affecting the woman. This could be reflux, insomnia, back pain etc…

A recent study showed a 35% reduction in the number of inductions, (for first-time mothers this was a 43% reduction) and a 31% reduction in the epidural rate. When compared to a local midwifery practice (with no acupuncture) there was 32 % reduction in emergency Cesarean Sections and a 9% increase in normal vaginal births. Read the full study: http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/aama_marf/journal/vol17_3/article_2.html
I am offering a Baby Special! Anyone who signs up for a pre-birth treatment before January 2010 saves $50.00 off the regular price. For first time patients the cost is $275 which includes an initial one and a half hour intake and treatment and three follow up visits. If you have seen me before the cost is $250.00 for four visits.

Sickness and healing, combination

I’ve got sick in Thursday. Nothing serious just cold. Doctor of insurance company prescribed some medicine and I’ve got them in no time for free. So that’s Ok.

But I’ve got an interesting tip of advice from a man whom I’ve never seen coughing or sneezing for two years. “As you begin to feel that you’re getting cold massage your ears, so they were reddish and burning. Do you know how many important points are located on our ears that are responsble for our health?”

Thinking of this I remembered that, actualy, I do know I’ve read it in a soviet sport magazing when I was a child.

Our ears look like an embryons and every part of ear corresponds to a body part. Look at the picture below.

ear and embryon

And the major points of our ears are shown below.

ear

So maybe he was right? Activating these points I would activate my organs and defence forces. But as he said it’s late now when I’m sick already. Should try it another time.

And now, what was a reason I’ve got sick? Was that sick colleagues spreading germs? At some point – of course.

But if to dig further, I do belive that all our sicknesses and diseases are produced mentally. I’ve learned it through Louise Hay books and accepted it!

It’s so true!

What were my thoughts before I’ve got sick? “I hate my job! I do not want to go to the office everyday! I want to stay at home!”  As a result I’m at home now, the only disappointment that it’s the weekend and I would love to spend it outside!

Be healthy and think positive!

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The Website is a nearly a medical centre by itself, giving you valuable insight into Breslow’s holistic medical therapies. The most effective of his therapies include the classical homeopathy and acupuncture. It’s not about the chemicals and no tough pills to swallow. The treatments are herbal and without any side effects. Jonathon Breslow is a reputed licensed acupuncturist, registered professional in homeopathy and you can view a lot more of his credentials in his site.

This Southern California holistic is physically located Camarillo, CA. But Breslow Wellness has patients who visit him from all over Southern California, including Los Angeles, Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Woodland Hills and the San Fernando Valley. The site gives you how his treatments differ from the rest and you can also read about the patients of his who have found relief from their ailments.

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Help Pushing Reset

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It’s been several months (five, to be exact) since I last paid a visit to my acupuncturist. I was seeing her religiously every other week up until the end of March 2009. At first I sought out acupuncture to help reduce stress, anxiety, sleeplessness, and most importantly, to help me regulate my cycles after being on the pill for so many years. And it worked! But then my expectations changed. I haven’t been able to admit this to myself until now, but I wanted acupuncture to help us get our BFP. Those are unrealistic expectations and I should have caught myself sooner. It fixed what I needed it to, and it was time to move on. But the break-up with my acupuncturist was still so hard. I developed almost a friendship with her and I knew she was rooting for us from the bottom of her heart.

With the changing of the seasons and two months, going on three, of pumping my body full of chemicals I decided it was time to push the rest button. I made an acupuncture appointment and it was absolutely lovely. It was so good to see her. She mostly worked on my back to help energize and cleanse. She also worked on a scar that I have on my right shoulder blade from a mole removal. She said her teacher believes that scars can inhibit the flow of your qi and apparently the right shoulder is a ripe spot for fertility.

I have zero expectations coming out of this session beyond a simple reset. I definitely feel refreshed. I will see her again in a month for another reset. Sometimes you just need to feel like you’re turning a new page. Leaving the has been behind you, and looking ahead to everything that could be.

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Releasing The Mind

When you want something so bad, you’ll do anything to get it.  I want a baby really bad and I have done some interesting things trying to get pregnant.  Every time I read something, or hear a story about a way someone got pregnant, I would try it. For instance, I have put crystals under my mattress to bring good energy to our love making. I make my guy hold my legs up in the air after.  A friend of my cousin was trying to get pregnant and they did by doing it doggy-style every night.  The things we will do to get pregnant.

When I think of getting pregnant I think -Mind, Body and Spirit. First body, I went to my OBGYN and checked my female parts. I have one ovary  because of Endometriosis the cyst had engulfed my right ovary the doctor couldn’t save it. I am thirty eight years old which means my egg count is lower. I found out I was fertile and my one Fallopian tube is open but I am a little low in Progesterone. The OBGYN offered some pills to get the Progesterone back to a normal level. I don’t want artificial hormones in my body especially effecting my unborn baby. There has to be more of natural way?

We hold ourselves back from what we want because of our mind. My eighteen year old daughter got pregnant this year. I struggled with it so much I cried for about a week. I wanted her to go to college not follow in my foot steps. I was a young mom. I also struggled with the thought of how can I be a new mom and a grandmother. My mind was telling me I should choose. Our mind is very powerful. I had to hit “Ctrl” “Alt” and “Del” to stop my thoughts. I know in my heart that I will be a loving grandmother plus love my new child as well. Letting Go of those harsh thoughts were the first thing I needed to do with getting my mind ready to bring this child into the world. I lost my job at the end of March so I felt like a looser. Letting go of those harsh, negative thoughts about my identity with career will enhance my chances of getting pregnant. Keep pure love in your heart and mind will hopefully increase my chance of getting pregnant.

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