TCM views pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and postpartum recovery as an important phase for women to take good care of their health.   The care that women receive during this period often affects her state of health far into the future.  The blood loss and exhaustion during labor and delivery deplete the mother’s qi and blood substantially.   Blood clots that are not fully cleared in the womb will cause blood stasis in the body.    Other factors such as daily activities or household chore might be overtaxing and affect the mother’s capacity to recuperate from childbirth. All these factors can set the seeds for chronic problems.   Therefore TCM emphasized a lot on pregnancy and postpartum care because these are the crucial time for women to rebuild their health and prevent future health conditions. Our clinic developed an individualized care plan that allows women to be supported throughout the whole journey.  Our experience physician will combine acupuncture, cupping, massage, belly wrapping and herbal medicine etc. to treat any imbalance or discomfort during pregnancy and post postpartum.  We will monitor the pregnancy progress and to treat any ailments early to prevent further pathological changes.

Pregnancy Care

Pregnancy is an exciting and wonderful time. However, with the many physical and hormonal changes that occur, it can also be a time of discomfort.  We will focus on:

First Trimester (week 1 – week 12):  

• Relief various pregnancy symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, backache etc.
• Prevent miscarriage 
• Prevent stretch marks

Second Trimester (week 13 – week 28):  

• Invigorate blood & move qi (energy flow) to provide nourishment of the developing fetus
• Edema treatment (swelling ankles & feet)
• Prevent high blood pressure & diabetes during pregnancy.

Third Trimester (week 29 – week 40): 

• Prevent premature delivery
• Boost up strength to prepare for labor

Many Chinese herbs are safe to use during pregnancy.  Our experienced physician will know which herbs are safe to use and which are to be avoided. The need for Chinese herbs during pregnancy is evaluated on an individual basis. 

Postpartum Care

The first few weeks after childbirth are crucial for the new mother to restore her strength and energy.  In today’s fast paced society, most women need to return to taking care of family or work before their bodies have had a chance to fully recover from the birth experience. This can lead to further health issues down the road, and is why acupuncture and herbal medication during the postpartum period is so important. We will focus on:

• Strengthen essence of the body to aid mother’s recovery 
• To increase contractions of the uterus and  clear  blood clots 
• Promote milk flows. Prevent fissures, ulcers or exudates on the nipples
• Slimming treatment 
• Address other conditions affecting the mother such as postnatal depression etc. 

We look forward to helping you to address your health concerns and enhance optimal life-long wellness.