ACUPUNCTURE FOR POSTPARTUM CARE

There are a number of ways that we can use acupuncture to help you feel your best during your postpartum journey:

ACUPUNCTURE FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
Acupuncture treatment can be very beneficial for postpartum depression. Acupuncture can stimulate the body to produce natural neurotransmitters and balance hormone production to help with treating postpartum depression.

Research indicates that acupuncture treatment can help to improve many of the emotional symptoms of postpartum depression that patients may have. It has even been suggested that acupuncture may help to prevent the onset of postpartum depression.

ACUPUNCTURE FOR INCREASING LACTATION
Research has indicated that acupuncture can help to increase breast milk production through stimulation of prolactin production and acupuncture treatment can balance the hormone productions of the body.

ACUPUNCTURE FOR POSTPARTUM ECLAMPSIA
Acupuncture can help with postpartum hypertension, also known as eclampsia or pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), by reducing blood pressure and increasing circulation.

ACUPUNCTURE FOR POSTPARTUM WEIGHT LOSS
Research indicated that acupuncture could reduce postpartum weight retention by improving BMI and BFP, without any impact on the WBR. In particular, positive effects on BMI and BFP were observed following short-term treatment over 3 weeks, which appeared to persist for up to 3 months.

ACUPUNCTURE FOR POSTPARTUM HAIR LOSS
Acupuncture can help with postpartum hair loss. The practice involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the body to increase blood flow and circulation, which may stimulate hair follicles, nerves, and blood vessels. This improved circulation can also deliver more nutrients and oxygen to hair follicles, which can promote hair growth. 

ACUPUNCTURE FOR POSTPARTUM INSOMNIA
Acupuncture can help with postpartum insomnia, and some studies have shown that it can improve sleep quality and quality. Acupuncture works by increasing melatonin secretion, and one study found that acupuncture plus medications was more effective than medications alone for improving total sleep duration.

ACUPUNCTURE FOR POSTPARTUM BREAST ABSCESS AND MASTITIS
Acupuncture can be very effective to treat postpartum breast abscess and mastitis by stimulating natural anti-inflammatory production.

ACUPUNCTURE FOR POSTPARTUM REGULATION OF MENSTRUAL CYCLE
Acupuncture can help to regulate normal menstrual cycle by regulate normal hormone productions of the body.

ACUPUNCTURE FOR POSTPARTUM CARE
Acupuncture treatment can be very helpful for postpartum care. Acupuncture treatment can rebalance the mother's body and support recovery to nourish blood productivity, balance hormones production, milk supply and support mood.

Dr. Zhao and her team will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan. Call us today to book an appointment.