Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine: Natural Support in the Fourth Trimester

serving Santa Barbara, California

The four months postpartum is another time when it is critical to focus on a mother’s health.  In the United States, where no particular post partum guidelines exist, women with children often experience thyroid problems or other endocrine imbalances, menstrual irregularities, trouble losing weight, sleep issues, depression, or chronic fatigue. In order to rebuild a woman’s health and prevent future health conditions, women have been turning to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.

Nicole has over 15 years experience using acupuncture to promote postpartum healing. Acupuncture can reduce symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety and depression, as well as encourage the healing of episiotomies and C-section scars, and support lactation goals.

She encourages her patients to return to acupuncture visits as soon as they feel able. Nicole offers home visits during this time as well.

Traditional Chinese Medicine can help by:

  • Enhancing lactation

  • Rebuilding energy

  • Preventing insomnia

  • Regulating hormones

  • Relieving pain and promoting healing of episiotomies, tearing, and hemorrhoids

  • Preventing scar tissue from C-sections