16 Oct

Labor induction with Acupuncture and Moxa

Goal: Labor induction & related anxiety and pain. Problem area: No signs of labor. Anxiety (re: birth). Pain (lower back). Patient prefers nature therapy over medication or surgery Prior conditions: Baby one week past due; MD decide to induce after 1 week. Current Medication/Prior treatments: Reference: DB, early 30s Notes: Most never tried acupuncture before. […]

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06 Sep

Baby Breech

A fascinating use of Chinese Medicine in pregnancy is its role in turning a fetus that is presenting breech, i.e., feet first. The technique is most effective between the 28th and 34th week, up to 36 weeks of pregnancy. The optimal time for effectiveness is 32-34 weeks. Past the 36th week there is usually not […]

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