For centuries, Asian medicine has been used to relieve many symptoms and complications during pregnancy.
Asian Medicine has been used to manage symptoms ranging from nausea and vomiting to gestational diabetes, preventing pre-eclampsia, management of fibroid, common colds, low back pain, low fetal weight and others.
Acupuncture and specific herbs are safe and can be quite effective, especially in older expectant mothers in whom complications are more common.
For nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, acupuncture treatments, ginger tea and acupressure wristbands can offer relief.
There are also Asian Medicine treatments for prevention of miscarriage and management of placenta previa. Some cases of cervical leakage can be stopped.
The more common condition of back pain should be managed during early onset
Prenatal Care
- Early stage of pregnancy:Treatments for preventing miscarriage and diet consultation.
- 2 to 3 months of pregnancy:Managing morning sickness. The symptoms are usually found in females with weaker digestive function. Morning sickness easily causes malnutrition in pregnancy and could lead to miscarriage.
- Mid and final stages of pregnancy:The most common pregnancy symptom is edema in the legs due to lower body blood circulation disruption. If the edema cannot be controlled during the end stage of the pregnancy, it is to be paid attention. It could be
Preparing Delivery
It is the period that requires intensive care for the mother and the baby. Also, an herbal formula will be prescribed to reduce painful periods before early labor. The formula also helps faster recovery from childbirth.
High-Risk Group Management
- High-risk group of miscarriage:Suppose a pregnant woman’s Qi and blood circulation are not strong. In that case, eventually, the strength of the uterus will be weaker to maintain pregnancy. Dizziness and fever could accelerate metabolism and premature contraction of the uterus. The symptoms are usually observed in the third, fifth, or seventh month of pregnancy. Hamsoa will care for the symptoms, considering each mother’s body constitution to maintain a healthy pregnancy.
- Toxemia and Placenta previa: During the late stage of pregnancy, complications such as edema, albuminuria, and hypertension are found, and it is called toxemia. The causes of toxemia involve many factors, but mostly, it is related to abnormality of the placenta. Toxemia is usually found if a mother is late childbearing or has kidney diseases, hypertension, or diabetes.
Postpartum Care
- Clearing stagnation in the uterus.
- Preventing weight gain.
- Preventing and managing various symptoms shown after a child’s birth.
- Preventing and managing hair loss
- Preventing mood disorder and fatigue.