Did you know there are ways to get through pregnancy with less nausea and vomiting without harming the health of your baby?
For thousands of years people have used acupuncture as a natural remedy for morning sickness. Herbal medicine can provide some natural relief as well.
According to Chinese Medicine, women are more prone to nausea and vomiting in pregancy because of what is know as rebellious stomach energy. You see, ordinarily the energy of the stomach descends in healthy individuals, but when the body is told to hold onto the baby rather than descend its energy in menstruation, the liver (which rules the diaphram and directionality of energy) can get congested. This congestion will effect the earth energy related to the stomach, especially if there is any sort of weakness there, and cause the stomach energy to rebel upward.
Acupuncture points such as Pericardium 6, Ren 17 and Ren 12 can be helpful in reversing the stomach's rebellion. Herbs like ginger can be helpful to reduce the phlegm and dampness that are also common in pregnancy. A qualified acupuncturist can needle points and prescribe herbs that will help you feel better without harming the growing fetus in any way.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Kat Delse, L.Ac. visit http://www.santarosa-acupuncture.com/ or call (707) 775-8311.
