For any woman wanting to try a non-medical route, there are acupuncturists throughout Los Angeles who have been successfully treating infertility alone or in conjunction with IVF and other fertility treatments. Acupuncture can increase the success rate of such medical procedures as well as improve the chances of conception by optimizing the bodily conditions when dealing with infertility issues.
Once pregnant, acupuncture can help deal with the first trimester morning sickness, decreasing the severity of the symptoms and the risk of dehydration and malnutrition that often results from nausea and vomiting. Later in the pregnancy, acupuncture can be used to relieve the aches and pains that accompany pregnancy, can often slow or stop premature labor and can assist in the rotation of the baby into the ideal position to make a vaginal delivery more likely. Acupuncture can also help the mom transition into parenting by offering a more restful sleep and increasing her energy level. Acupuncture has also been used to bring on a labor when the pregnancy is either at 40 weeks or beyond or for medical reasons. Acupuncture may be successful on its own or in conjunction with medication.
