KATY BIRTH CENTERWhat is Acupuncture? Talk, discussion and demo. October 18, 2013 10:30-11:30 AM Katy Birth Center This is an INDEPENDENT service via Becky Castano : (832) 812-2802
Becky is an advocate for women's right to choose how, when, where a women chooses to give birth. In an effort to continue to promote healthy Natural childbirth. Becky offers concierge Acupuncture service's providing unique support in your home, medical office, and or birthing center. Becky will do her best to accomodate your needs within the limits of her busy schedule. She is on call most nights and weekends for these very special & unique services. The Intention for these services is to provide Acupuncture to mothers pre labor, late stage labor and postnatal services. Prices vary based on time, mileage, and deluxe vs. basic support.
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Community Education EventsACAOM Community Education Event: Holistic Health 07.26.13 From 6pm-8pm Panel Speakers: - Dr. Shen Ping Liang, ACAOM Chancellor - Dr. Greg Sparkman, ACAOM Faculty - Cathy White, ACAOM Alumni - Becky Castano, L.Ac. http://www.ACAOM.edu BLOGS: This is my WordPress Blog with useful blog roll of local resources for mothers and families. http://beckymaherlac.wordpress.com/resources
POSTNATAL FOODS ARTICLE'S & BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Here is a lovely article about Foods for Postpartum Recovery: http://pregnancy.health-info.org/articles/nourishing-foods-support-postpartum-recovery Here is an excellent book to support Postpartum Recovery: "Sitting Moon" By: DaoShing NI, and Jessica Chen MORNING SICKNESS BY: BECKY CASTANO New BLOG entry: Morning Sickness By: Becky Castano http://asianmedicine.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/morning-sickness-and-traditional-chinese-medicine/ Labor Acupressure Guide Acupressure for Pregnancy & labor Support Copyrights By: DEBRA BETT’S NZ Reg. Nurse, Lic Acupuncture British College, Dip Ac, BHSc ( Acupuncture) Click on Link for More information: http://acupuncture.rhizome.net.nz/downloads/Acupressure.pdf PREGNANCY SAFE ACUPUNCTURE For thousands of years Chinese Medicine has treated millions of pregnant women safely and effectively. The photo here is from the 7th century showing acupuncture points on a pregnant woman. The first writings on gynecology were from over 2,500 years ago, they were inscriptions on bones and tortoise shells telling how to treat problems during childbirth.
Acupuncture during pregnancy can bring much relief to a woman for a number of unwanted symptoms. It’s a safe, effective, non-invasive way to manage care where western medicine has little to offer. Here are a list of symptoms that can be safely and effectively treated during pregnancy.
Acupuncture can be used to enhance microcirculation in the uterine lining and the newly developing placenta. This may have particular importance if there is a tendency to produce clotting factors but could also be useful where that is not the case. In addition, regular monitoring of the pulse and regular treatment with acupuncture designed to reduce anxiety offers reassuring support during these first few weeks of pregnancy. Clinical trials have shown that regular weekly monitoring and reassurance reduces miscarriage rates. Acupuncture for labor preparation Also called pre-birth acupuncture begins in week 37 to help prepare the pelvis and cervix for child birth. The series is given once weekly for 4 weeks or until the woman goes into labor. Pregnancy & Pre-Birth Program Acupuncture can begin as soon as a woman knows she is pregnant to help to alleviate the unwanted symptoms of pregnancy and go for the first tri-mester. Acupuncture treatment: One treatment per week, weeks one to 12, followed by one treatment during weeks 16, 23 and week 30. Pre-birth treatments then take over one treatment per week, weeks 37 to 40 for a total of 20 treatments. Exercise: Walk 30 minutes 3-5 times per week. Prenatal Yoga 2+ per week. 10 minutes daily meditation LACTATION SUPPORT BY: BECKY CASTANO LACTATION SUPPORT: Acupuncture may be an effective measure to help stimulate the bodies natural ability to supply hormones and support Lactation. Daily breast massage, acupressure and nutritional foods & Teas may help stimulate your supply. This is a list of foods known to support your milk supply. Always listen to your body and only Eat what you resonate with. 1. Increase daily water intake 2. Supplement with Electrolytes and HERBS if necessary 3. Foods: Peanuts, Carrots, Beets, Yams, Parsley, Seaweed, Fennel, Papaya, Basil, Marjoram, Anise, Dill, Caraway, Turmeric, Adsuki, Chickpeas, Lentils, Mung beans, Edamame, Flax seed meal, Spirulina, Brewers yeast, Fenugreek seed, blessed thistle, Marshmallow root, Nettle, Fennel seed. Pork trotters & soup, Green Papaya Seaweed soup, Oysters, Carp fish tail, Chicken, Octopus. I HAVE SOME GREAT RECIPES. ALSO A CUSTOM HERBAL TEA CAN BE PRESCRIBED IF NECESSARY TO SUPPORT YOUR LACTATION NEEDS. |