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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.

Research Articles on Acupuncture and Pregnancy

Research Articles on Acupuncture and Pregnancy

Acupuncture for Labour (labor)
Acupuncture for Cervical Maturation
Moxibustion for Turning Breech Babies
Acupuncture for Morning Sickness
Acupuncture for Pain During Pregnancy
Other Pregnancy Research

 

Acupuncture for labour (labor)

A recent research suggests that acupuncture may help control pain during childbirth.

Spring Baby

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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My baby is breech, can acupuncture help?

Between the weeks of 28 – 32 of your pregnancy, most babies turn into the head down position. Once they have turned, they usually stay in this position because their head is the heaviest part of their body. However, some babies want to be close to their mommy's heart so we find them in the breech presentation

Is there a natural treatment for the baby blues?

During the course of a pregnancy you are constantly nurturing your baby with your love, energy (Qi) and nutrition. During the postpartum period you give anything you have left while breastfeeding, figuring out how the diapers work, and oogling over the cuteness of your baby. It is not surprising that may have the baby blues, you have been totally zapped of your Qi.

Back Pain

Back Pain

Backache in pregnancy often occurs as a result of ligaments and joints being softened by hormonal action. In the pelvis, this leads to Symphysis pubic pain, which makes it difficult to sleep or do chores such as shopping. Sciatica may be caused by pressure exerted on nerves by the baby, causing numbness or weakness in the buttocks, thighs, and legs. Symptoms include pain along the spine or in the pelvis, weakness of pain in the buttocks and legs, and walking hampered by pain in the feet or legs.

Key tips on coping with back pain

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