Deep Roots Acupuncture * wakefield *

Women's Health

Regulating Your Cycle

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have been found to regulate the cycle via the influence on the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Ovarian Axis.

• Dysmennorrhea (painful periods)
• Amennorrhea (no period)
• Irregular periods
• PMS
• Cysts and PCOS

Fertility

Acupuncture is now being recommended by most fertility specialists in conjunction with Western IUI/IVF procedures.  Research suggests that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine is beneficial to:

• Improve blood flow to the ovaries and uterus
• Increase uterine lining
• Ease stress and anxiety
• Balance the side effects of ART treatments
  Additionally, Dr. Marge-Barrows offers flexible hours to accomodate the unique scheduling needs of patients going through these procedures.

Pregnancy

Acupuncture can easy many common pregnancy complaints including:

• Morning sickness
• Fatigue
• Heartburn
• Back and hip pain
• Breech presentation- moxibustion
• Stress, depression and anxiety
• Hemmorhoids

Pre-Birth

Starting at 36 weeks acupuncture should be given weekly until birth.  Research suggests that this helps to:

• Decreases need for medical interventions during labor and delivery
• Prepares the pelvis, uterus, and cervix for birth
• Ease stress and anxiety
• Promote anterior presentation
  Labor induction treatments are also available if medically indicated after 40 weeks.

We are now offering Pre-Birth Acupuncture Packages, call 401-932-7088 for details!

Post- Partum

The post-partum period is a wonderful time to nourish the new mother and assist in her transition into a new chapter of her life.  We find acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and food therapies beneficial in women with:

• Insufficient lactation
• Post-partum depression
• Mastitis
• Excessive bleeding
• Fatigue
• Stress and anxiety

Menopause

• Hot flashes
• Decreased libido
• Insomnia
• Bone health

Now offering Pre-Birth Acupuncture Packages, call 401-932-7088 for details!

“Having pre birth acupuncture was a calming experience for me. My pregnancy ailments were lightened after my visits. I was always treated with extremely gentle hands.  I felt a sense of balance and went into labor 3 days after my last appointment.” 
JB, Providence, RI

"I came in for an induction treatment to avoid a medical induction and went into labor that night!"
AJ, N. Attleboro, MA