In the February 2011 issue of The Female Patient there was an article stating that acupuncture has become a bigger part of mainstream medicine. We’ve seen a steady increase of acupuncturists in Los Angeles using acupuncture for pregnant women who would like limited risks and complications that you may encounter when taking medication. Through personal experiences and passing the information along many Los Angeles women have discovered that acupuncture does work and that the risks to the well being of their child and themselves are limited, even if there isn’t scientific proof that can only be attained through expensive clinical trials. Studies have shown that acupuncture can help during pregnancy with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and can also be a successful treatment for back and pelvic pain and depression. Acupuncture has been shown to help induce labor, reduce labor pain and greatly reduce the need for analgesia during childbirth. The risks during acupuncture are extremely limited, and provide a safe and effective alternative to using pharmaceuticals, which can cause complications. With all of this information women are ready turn to acupuncture and explore the benefits, once they see positive results they will keep using acupuncture without the support of extensive scientific studies. They have first hand experience in the benefits of acupuncture and why it works.
