Cervical Ripening

Acupuncture treatments preformed at week 37, 38, 39 and 40 weeks, have been studied and the research indicates that the baby becomes engaged in an anterior position, the cervix softens and dilates, and women go into labour within 4 days of their due date.

Vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in pregnancy

Vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in pregnancy

From the moment of conception, you and your baby need a well-balanced diet, including 13 essential vitamins, both the fat-soluble and water-soluble types. Here's a rundown on those important vitamins and their best dietary sources.

Exercise and Fitness During Pregnancy

Exercise and Fitness During Pregnancy

If you are thinking about becoming pregnant you should have already started an exercise regime, or should be starting one now! Due to the many physical and hormonal changes that occur throughout the pregnancy it is not the time to initiate an exercise program.

Doula 101

Doula 101

The profound mystery and spirituality of birth can never be understood with the mind, they are known through the heart. Thus, it is the Doula and her heart which ‘mother’ the mother when needed, allowing her to step outside of her mind and unite with her body. This is the essence of her commitment.

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Dr. Raeghan Siemens

Raeghan Siemens at Acubalance Vancouver Fertility Clinic

"I want you to be well." This is how Raeghan Siemens sums up her motivation as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Registered Acupuncturist. "When mind, body and spirit are in balance, things shift, healing begins. I want to help people find that balance."

Raeghan's practice home is the Acubalance Wellness Centre in Vancouver where she works primarily with women in their childbearing years.

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Heartburn

Heartburn

Up to 80% of pregnant women suffer from heartburn, a burning feeling in the chest and throat. Greater elasticity of the abdominal muscles can cause the valve at the entrance of the stomach to remain slightly open instead of closing slightly so that stomach fluids return up the esophagus. Some symptoms of heartburn are sensations of burning, or acid, in the throat, nausea, and/or unpleasant taste in the mouth

Tips on coping with heartburn:

Is acupuncture safe for children?

Although acupuncture is safe for children, most young children would never sit still long enough to have the needles inserted into them. A more effective form of treatment for children is to stimulate the same acupuncture points with either pressure or a laser. The pressure and laser are very effective at addressing digestive issues such as colic or constipation, allergies, calming a unsettled baby or child, cerebral palsy and other motor impairment conditions.

What can an acupuncturist help a pregnant women with?

An Acupuncturist can offer a safe and effective treatment for many of the common discomforts associated with a pregnancy. During the first trimester, acupuncture can reduce nausea and vomiting, fatigue, anxiety, constipation. It can also help to prevent miscarriages, particularly if someone has a history of repeated miscarriages. During the second trimester, acupuncture can eliminate aches and pains that appear due to changing posture and shifts in weight.
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