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Acupuncture Treatment For Pregnancy

Acupuncture treatment is believed to have a good benefit for pregnant woman. The benefit of the trea

Acupuncture treatment is believed to have a good benefit for pregnant woman. The benefit of the treatment depend on the period of the pregnancy. The acupuncture treatment given during first trimester of pregnancy will give benefit such as ease the morning sickness, preventing miscarriage, and reduce fatique. Treatment at this first trimester is given every week. The treatment at the second trimester will give benefit which is supporting the development of the baby. Treatment at this second trimester is given 2 times per month. The treatment at the last trimester will benefit the pregnant woman by reliefing pain and help them to face the labor time. Acupuncture Treatment during Pregnancy - Nancy Rakela, OMD, Lac, http://www.nancyrakela.com/pregnancy.php

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Pregnancy, also known as gestation, is the time during which one or more offspring develops inside a woman.^[4] A multiple pregnancy involves more than one offspring, such as with twins.^[12] Pregnancy can occur by sexual intercourse or assisted reproductive technology.^[6] Childbirth typically occurs around 40 weeks from the last menstrual period (LMP).^[4][5] This is just over nine months, where each month averages 29½ days.^[4][5] When measured from conception it is about 38 weeks.^[5] An embryo is the developing offspring during the first eight weeks following conception, after which, the term fetus is used until birth.^[5] Symptoms of early pregnancy may include missed periods, tender breasts, nausea and vomiting, hunger, and frequent urination.^[1] Pregnancy may be confirmed with a pregnancy test.^[7]
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CAUSES

TREATMENTS

SYMPTOMS

Signs of pregnancy are :
– Missed menstrual period
– Tender and enlarged breasts
– Nausea
– Vomiting
– Hunger
– Frequent urination
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CAUSES

Generally, pregnancy occurs due to sexual intercourse. However, now,pregnancy can occur as a result of assisted reproductive technology.
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Acupuncture Treatment For Pregnancy Symptoms

Acupuncture treatment is believed to have a  benefit for pregnant women.  The benefits of the treatment depend on the stage of the pregnancy. Acupuncture  given during  the first trimester of pregnancy (0-12 weeks) will help to ease morning sickness, prevent miscarriage, and reduce fatigue. Treatment at this first trimester is given every week. The treatment at the second trimester (12-36 weeks) will  benefit the development of the baby. Treatment at this second trimester is given twice a month. The treatment at the last trimester (36-40 weeks) will benefit the pregnant woman by relieving pain and help prepare for the labour.
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1. Pregnancy – Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregnancy
2. Pregnancy Symptoms: Early Signs That You Might Be Pregnant, http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/pregnancy-am-i-pregnant#1
3. How Pregnancy Happens | How Long Does It Take To Get Pregnant, https://www.plannedparenthood.org/teens/sex/how-pregnancy-happens
4. Acupuncture Treatment during Pregnancy – Nancy Rakela, OMD, Lac, http://www.nancyrakela.com/pregnancy.php