Complementary Therapies for Your Pregnancy

If you are, or have been pregnant you may agree that anything to ease the side effects of your changing body is welcomed. As you know most over the counter medications which you may take for aches and pains on a “regular” day, are not an option during this exciting, yet delicate transitional period. You may feel like there's a lack of options or choices, or like you simply don't know where to turn for comfort. However, you can find relief in the safe and effective methods of Oriental Medicine. Did you know?

Acupuncture – can help eliminate morning sickness, lack of appetite, bloating and swelling, constipation, stress, aches and pains, help restore emotional balance and even be a part of labor preparation.

Bodywork – can help with sciatica, alignment as well as give you a greater sense of overall comfort. Bodywork therapies safe for pregnancies include: Shiatsu, Reflexology, Cupping and Gua Sha, Craniosacral Therapy and Thai Bodywork.

Nutrition – a licensed Nutritionist can help you make food choices that not only keep you energized but keep both you and your baby healthy before, during and after pregnancy.

Whole Food Supplements – many supplements be them store bought or prescribed are synthetic and contain fillers meaning they lose their potency and value, whole food supplements can help you replenish lost nutrients during pregnancy.

Yoga – will help keep you with breathing, stress as well as help keep you in shape to ensure the smoothest delivery possible for both you and your baby.

Healing Foundations offers all of the aforementioned therapies in their office. Our team of licensed professionals can track your pregnancy and work with your existing team of doctors to help keep you and your baby health, happy and comfortable during pregnancy.