Acupuncture
How can acupuncture be used in pregnancy?   
1. Acupuncture for the healthy mom:   
2. Acupuncture for pre-existing medical issues:   
3. Acupuncture for pregnancy related conditions: 

• Psychological issues
• Physical problems
• Fatigue
• Morning Sickness
• Heartburn
• Constipation
• Hemorrhoids
• Back Pain and Sciatica
• Edema
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Rhinitis of pregnancy
4. Breech Presentation
5. Induction for post due date
6. Labor
7. Acupuncture for Post-partum disorders:
• Fatigue 
• Postpartum vaginal discharge
• Postpartum Depression
• Mastitis
• Insufficient or Excessive Lactation
• Post Operative Healing

Craniosacral Therapy for Pregnancy and Postpartum~ A woman experiences dramatic changes in her body and in her relationships during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery. Craniosacral Therapy (CST) effectively addresses the concerns and discomforts arising from these changes. Touch is vital to the mother’s psychological, physiological and spiritual well being as she adapts to the experience and demands of pregnancy and new motherhood. Studies show that mothers who  receive loving touch during their pregnancies are better able to provide loving touch to their newborn infants.

Prenatal CSTA prenatal CST session is a special time for a mother to get in touch with her body and growing baby.

CST helps rebalance both the energy and physical body. It relieves the effects of daily stress and the residual body-memories of past emotional and physical trauma. This helps the mother-to-be and the baby prepare for the birth together.

Prenatal massage~ As pregnant women begin recognizing the benefits prenatal massage has to offer women during pregnancy it is easy to understand the gaining popularity. Back pain is one of the more common side effects of pregnancy. Back pain can continue throughout pregnancy and even after. If you have to carry around other small children you may find your symptoms exacerbated during pregnancy.
Fortunately massage can help relieve back pain associated with muscular tension. Here are just a few of the other benefits prenatal massage has to offer:
• Prenatal massage helps relieve edema or swelling by stimulating circulation throughout the body.
• Leg massage can help reduce leg cramps and swelling in the legs.
• Massage is very beneficial for relaxing anxiety during pregnancy.
• Massage can help promote more restful sleep and help prevent pregnancy related insomnia.
• Pregnancy massage may relax your baby, particularly if you have your abdomen gently stroked. 

 

Reiki is used during the first stages of pregnancy to relieve the stress and illness that the mother is feeling. Morning sickness and the stress of the body changing can be harmful to the mother’s aura. Reiki can restore the balance and health to the mother.

Reiki is safe to use during all stages of pregnancy from conception to childbirth. Couples who are having trouble getting pregnant sometimes seek Reiki treatments for their reproductive problems. Men as well as women have shown benefits from these Reiki therapy sessions.

During pregnancy, tests conducted at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut shows that Reiki used during pregnancy reduced anxiety by 94 percent, nausea by 80 percent, pain by 78 percent and improved sleep by 86 percent.