https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 11:58:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-continue-accupuncture-while-pregnant#post-1535047 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:56:10 +0000 travelgirl1 1535047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, till 15 weeks to increase blood flow to the uterus and reduceiscarriage risk. Also for morning sickness but I'll be honest, it didn't touch that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-continue-accupuncture-while-pregnant#post-1534980 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:16:22 +0000 jape14 1534980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started going to acupuncture the month I got my BFP, and I've been going about once a month since (I'm now 19 weeks). Early in my first trimester, I had some anxiety-inducing spotting so I went for that purpose. Now I've mostly been going for relaxation and a guaranteed nap when I'm there :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-continue-accupuncture-while-pregnant#post-1534781 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:18:56 +0000 justdarling 1534781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did it while TTC and through IVF. I continued through my first trimester. I was so worried about miscarriage that I didn't want to change anything that contributed to the BFP. I asked my acupuncturist how long I should continue and she said that through the first trimester was the minimum that she recommended. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-continue-accupuncture-while-pregnant#post-1534754 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:09:37 +0000 Jenn23 1534754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't. My last session was the day after the embryo transfer. Once I found out five days later that I was pregnant, it never even occurred to me to keep going! Sounds like a nice idea, though. I always felt so relaxed afterwards. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-continue-accupuncture-while-pregnant#post-1534748 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:06:47 +0000 LAZB 1534748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept with it through the first trimester, but stopped after 13 or so weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-continue-accupuncture-while-pregnant#post-1534568 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:02:58 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 1534568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did thru the first trimester and would love to start up again if my bed rest stops. loved it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-continue-accupuncture-while-pregnant#post-1533444 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 05:08:39 +0000 Ms.Pumpkin 1533444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've done accupuncture for a long time prior to getting pregnant (I've had a lot of success treating osteoarthritis in my knees), and I've been meaning to get back since getting pregnant, but life has been so crazy!</p> <p>My acupuncturist said that they can have success treating morning sickness, sciatic nerve pain, and a bunch of other not-so-nice pregnancy symptoms. </p> <p>I also love having a bit of time that is just for me- it is so relaxing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-continue-accupuncture-while-pregnant#post-1533441 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 04:52:49 +0000 littlek 1533441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: I started accupuncture not that long ago, maybe three weeks ago? I can't remember exact date. It really relaxes me.</p> <p>Anyone else??? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-continue-accupuncture-while-pregnant#post-1533391 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:33:35 +0000 MrsLilybugg 1533391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually started accupuncture while pregnant to manage carpal<br /> Tunnel </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-continue-accupuncture-while-pregnant#post-1533357 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 23:48:54 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1533357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How long were you doing treatment for before your bfp? I feel like if I saw results that I thought were a part of the acupuncture I might continue through pregnancy to help keep myself balanced. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-continue-accupuncture-while-pregnant#post-1533272 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 21:55:31 +0000 littlek 1533272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For those that did accupuncture while TTC, did you continue through pregnancy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-update#post-152680 Wed, 09 May 2012 08:50:15 +0000 Alivoo01 152680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's such awesome news!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-update#post-152637 Wed, 09 May 2012 08:34:00 +0000 MrsLilybugg 152637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is great!!!!!!!!!! So exciting to be almost ready to start TTC! Can you give me some examples of some of your favorite no-carb meals that helped you lose those 7 lbs? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-update#post-152596 Wed, 09 May 2012 07:53:23 +0000 JoJoGirl 152596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I &lt;3 acupuncture. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-update#post-152197 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:28:18 +0000 LuLu Mom 152197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>YAY! That is great news! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-update#post-152195 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:25:59 +0000 GreenThumb 152195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: I've been going to acupuncture for 3.5 months or so and during this time I found out about my blocked tube. Acupuncture can't help with that unfortunately, but I'm still continuing on with treatment once a week prior to/throughout my upcoming IVF because it can help with increased blood flow to the uterus - always a good thing for TTC! In addition, acupuncture can mediate the side effects from hormone medications. My acupuncturist also recommended Traditional Chinese Medicine (herbs) for my husband who has low morphology, but not actual acupuncture for him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-update#post-140067 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:10:30 +0000 arielle9510 140067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's so great! Acupuncture has helped me tremendously as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-update#post-139605 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:01:55 +0000 hotpink 139605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay! I also love acupuncture :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-update#post-139596 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:44:58 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 139596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow! That's amazing!! I wonder if acupuncture would benefit someone TTC who doesn't have fertility issues? Or if it would work for a guy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-update#post-139551 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:10:45 +0000 kml636 139551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay! Love acupuncture </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-update#post-139411 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:49:28 +0000 heffalump 139411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow that's awesome, congrats! Good luck TTC! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-update#post-139196 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:29:55 +0000 mediagirl 139196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, that is absolutely fantastic! Keep up with those appointments, not only are they relaxing but they are good for you, too obviously!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-update#post-139067 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:00:01 +0000 chopsuey 139067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WOW! I LOVE ORIENTAL MEDICINE and Acupuncture!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-update#post-139042 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:42:08 +0000 missifu 139042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello ladies, I just wanted to give you all a quick update. I went to my acupuncturist and he told me that I had a yang deficiency. After telling him about my pcos and thyroid issues, he told me to cut down on my carbs. He asked me when my last period was and gave me a bunch of days to come for treatment.</p> <p>On my third treatment, I noticed I had quite a bit of cervical mucus. I asked him when he thought I'd ovulate and he said either yesterday, today or tomorrow (I didn't tell him a out the cm). Then he said in two weeks I should get my period. Well, 13 days have passed and I just got my period! I am so thrilled. I also lost 7 lbs. I don't see him for another two weeks, but I sure will hug him when I do. I haven't had a period since February when I stopped taking hormone treatment.</p> <p>In two weeks I see my endo to check y thyroid levels and if he says everything is ok, then we will start ttc!</p> <p>I am so excited. Thanks for all your support! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-question#post-102319 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:47:45 +0000 arielle9510 102319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been going to acupuncture once a week since December. I strongly believe it has helped with regulating my cycles. When I went off the pill in October I didn't get my period until one week after I started acupuncture and my cycle has been getting shorter and I've been ovulating earlier since I started.</p> <p>I definitely think it'll help to regulate your cycles as well. My acupuncturist charges $70 for an hour. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-question#post-100880 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:45:41 +0000 shellio 100880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also - I figured out that you can use HSA funds to pay for acupuncture if you have a letter from a physician stating that you had a medical indication for going, which I think most OBs would be more than willing to write for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-question#post-100879 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:44:02 +0000 shellio 100879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The acupuncturist I was going to had been a physician in China, she told me that (at least when she trained) all physicians there were trained in both traditional and western medicine and they can choose their "track". She had actually done the western medicine track and had been a cardiologist, but didn't want to repeat the residency and fellowship once she came to the US. She was awesome. I went to another acupuncturist who was not a doctor, there are just different ways to get your training.</p> <p>I was going to acupuncture while we were TTC, I loved it! I lived in NYC, my insurance did not cover any of it but because she was somehow affiliated with the hospital I worked at, she gave a discount to the residents who would come to see her so I paid $200 for the first visit, $100 for following visits. I went about 2-3 x per month for 3 months but didn't get my BFP and couldn't afford it anymore. Now I live in Denver, CO and recently went to acupuncture with a woman who helped my sister get pregnant after 2 1/2 years of trying, it cost $80 for the first visit with her and $60 for each visit after that. </p> <p>It didn't work for me (I did get my BFP but not anywhere near the time I had acupuncture) but it did work for my sister and other people I know. I highly recommend giving it a try. I would ask around for recommendations if you know anybody who has gone. When I was TTC, she recommended coming in as early in my cycle as possible, and coming in weekly for the first 2-3 weeks in the cycle. The acupuncturist you choose will have recommendations for when and how often you should go in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-question#post-100218 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:56:25 +0000 heffalump 100218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went got acupuncture for my migraines, she was a dr. It cost $100 and I would go a couple of times a week. It didn't help me, so I just had to stop going. I loved it, it was soooo relaxing, but not worth the money since it wasn't working.</p> <p>But two people I know that recently went through IVF got acupuncture too and they're both now pregnant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-question#post-100195 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:48:23 +0000 emg86 100195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to one who was a doctor in oriental medicine. My sessions were $75 after insurance and extra for supplements. It didn't make a difference for me personally...I've got very severe PCOS, but I know that it helped a few friends of mine in the past. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-question#post-100040 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:02:16 +0000 birdieputt 100040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>most licensed acupuncturists are not medical doctors (M.D.s). the ones i've seen have a masters in oriental medicine (MSOM) and have the L.Ac. abbreviation following their name. </p> <p>the cost of acupuncture can vary greatly. i first went to a medical spa for acupuncture treatment that cost $90 for a 30-minute session. then i found a no-frills acupuncture clinic that cost $90 for an hour session. i did a combination of acupuncture, electroacupuncture, herbal therapy and moxibustion when I was TTC on a weekly basis. i definitely think it helped regulate my cycle.</p> <p>if you have a flexible savings account through your employer - you can get all your acupuncture expenses reimbursed through an FSA. that's what i did. good luck. </p>