Fourth Trimester (Postpartum)

Routine acupuncture care continues throughout pregnancy. Beginning at 37 weeks, acupuncture can be administered weekly for labor preparation.

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The Fourth Trimester - Postpartum

Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and nutritional therapy can help with postpartum support beyond postpartum depression & anxiety. Nourished & supported recovery after birth supports life long wellness throughout subsequent pregnancies and beyond childbearing years.
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Postpartum conditions commonly seen include:

• Postpartum depression
• Postpartum anxiety
• Insomnia
• Postpartum night sweats
• Fatigue & exhaustion
• Postpartum bleeding
• Hemorrhoids
• Postpartum hair loss
• Birth complications: blood loss/postpartum hemorrhage, perineal tearing, episiotomy
• Cesarean scar healing & prevention of scar tissue formation
• Lactation: support for decreased supply or oversupply, prevention and treatment of mastitis
• Back pain & postural pain from breastfeeding
• Carpal tunnel syndrome / wrist pain
• Individualized nutrition & supplementation advice

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For existing patients seen regularly throughout pregnancy, in-home acupuncture treatments are available within the first few weeks following childbirth.

The fourth trimester—the first 12 weeks after birth—is a period of healing, adjustment, and deep transformation. As the body recovers from labor and adapts to caring for a newborn, many women experience fatigue, hormonal shifts, emotional changes, and physical discomfort. Acupuncture can offer gentle, restorative support during this time, helping to balance hormones, ease tension, promote better sleep, and support emotional well-being. It’s a nurturing way to care for yourself while you care for your baby.

Prioritize your recovery and well-being—schedule your postpartum acupuncture session online or call us to book. We're here to support you through this important transition.

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