Abstract
Traditional Chinese medicine has very firm ideas on the amount of care and rest
appropriate to the first month or longer after childbirth that contrast with
the modern emphasis on returning to normal activities within a week or two.
Recovery after childbirth can be promoted by appropriate tonifying acupuncture
treatments and dietary advice.
Postpartum recovery acupuncture treatments can help
alleviate some of these challenges that women face after giving birth: - Breastfeeding problem
- Milk production
- Mastitis
- Persistent uterine bleeding
- Afterpains (Abdominal Cramps)
- Night sweats
- Perineal discomfort
- Pain of incisions from C-section
- Postnatal depression (Baby Blues)
- Insomnia
- Hemorrhoids
Medical studies
focusing on the effects of acupuncture on conditions such as postpartum
depression and insufficient lactation have found that acupuncture is both an
effective and safe therapy to treat these conditions. The benefits of
acupuncture and herbs can help ensure that you are at your optimal level of
health at such an important time in your life.