Acupuncture is an effective way of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and improving body functions by inserting fine needles into specific stimulation points. Acupuncture is ideal for pregnancy because it offers pregnant women a drug free alternative to managing some of the less than pleasant aspects of pregnancy.

Acupuncture first treatment: $86
Acupuncture follow up treatments: $67

Pre-conception Fertility Treatment

Sweet Momma’s Fertility Acupuncture Treatments are specially created to help both women and men optimize their ability to conceive. Our treatments work to balance hormone levels, reduce the effects of stress and optimize health.

For women, acupuncture works to regulate the menstrual cycle and promote conditions for optimum ova development and implantation. Some conditions related to fertility for which acupuncture is effective are:

Unexplained infertility

High prolactin levels

Menstrual irregularities

Autoimmune diseases related to fertility

Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Premature ovarian failure

Endometriosis

Fibroids

Advanced maternal age

Repeated miscarriage

For men, acupuncture works to regulate hormone levels to promote the production of healthy sperm in adequate amounts. Some conditions related to fertility for which acupuncture is effective are:

Unexplained infertility

Low sperm count

Low sperm motility

Poor sperm morphology

Varicocelle

Optimizing a reversed vasectomy

Sweet Momma also provides acupuncture treatments for women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF or IUI. These treatments work to maximize the body’s readiness to receive fertilized eggs and help to prevent miscarriage.

Pre-Natal Acupuncture Treatments

Sweet Momma’s Pre-Natal Acupuncture Treatments are specially created to help women throughout pregnancy. From conception to childbirth, acupuncture is ideal as it offers women a drug free alternative to managing some of the less than pleasant aspects of pregnancy.

Some conditions which occur in pregnancy that acupuncture can be effective in treating are:

Morning sickness

Poor digestion

Loss of appetite

Heartburn

Backaches and muscle cramps

Nasal congestion and stuffiness

Headaches

Low energy

Fluid retention

Joint stiffness

Constipation or diarrhea

Urinary retention or incontinence

Insomnia and other sleep disturbances

Acupuncture in the final stages of pregnancy can help prepare the body for childbirth, which can to lead to shortened labour, reduced use of medical interventions such as caesarean sections and reduced anxiety about the birthing process. Once the pregnancy is at term, acupuncture can also be used as a means of naturally inducing the labour process.

Post-Natal Acupuncture Treatments

In Traditional Oriental Medicine, the period 40 days following childbirth is termed “The Golden Month.” During this time, a woman’s health is delicate. If a woman takes proper care of herself, there is the opportunity to reverse prior health conditions, yet new problems may arise and become chronic if she is overwhelmed and exhausted. Sweet Momma’s Post-Natal Acupuncture Treatments can help during this trying time by regulating hormones, increasing energy and replenishing your health.

Some conditions occurring in the post-natal period that acupuncture can be effective in helping are:

Postnatal depression, including anxiety, insomnia or failure to bond with baby

Insufficient milk production

Plugged ducts and mastitis

Engorged breasts

Lochia (post partum discharge) lasting longer than 3 weeks

Urinary problems such as incontinence or bladder weakness

Abdominal pain

Sweating

Constipation or haemorrhoids

Acupuncture Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How are acupuncture appointments scheduled?

Acupuncture appointments at Sweet Momma can be scheduled Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays. Your initial session is one hour, with each following appointment being 30 minutes. Our Sweet Momma Registered Acupuncturists, Genevieve, R.Ac., and Chung, R.Ac., are also available for 15-minute consultations, free of charge, in order for you to ask questions or gain more information about our acupuncture programs.

Q. Does it hurt?

No, the needles used for acupuncture are very fine, much thinner than those used for medical injections. The characteristic sensation is a dull ache or a mild tingle, with many people finding the treatments very relaxing and rejuvenating.

Q. How many treatments will I need?

Treatment periods are specific to individuals, as well as the goals each are trying to accomplish with acupuncture.

Sweet Momma registered acupuncturists generally recommend weekly acupuncture treatments to help optimize fertility for both women and men. The course of treatment varies based on the nature of an individual’s condition, where results can be seen in one to six months. For women undergoing assisted reproductive technologies, it is recommended that treatments begin once or twice a week, one to two months before the transfer. Many women continue acupuncture treatments until they are through the first trimester to prevent miscarriage.

For prenatal acupuncture, Sweet Momma R.Ac’s recommend beginning treatment one to one and a half months before the due date, with appointments booked once or twice a week. In preparing for birth, a minimum of eight treatments before the scheduled due date is optimal in order to reduce labour times, the use of medical interventions during delivery and birth anxiety.

Postnatal acupuncture treatments are safe to begin immediately after birth. As with pre-conception acupuncture, depending on client-specific conditions, treatment periods will vary.

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