https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:29:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1329423 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:19:18 +0000 Mrs. Chickadee 1329423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HolisticMama: Thanks for the info! I'll have to try it! Maybe I will like having people there. It sounds like it might feel "warmer" and less clinical in a way, if that make sense. :)</p> <p>@Jenn23: The comfy chairs might seal the deal for me!</p> <p>@LindsayInNY: Let us know if you try it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1329210 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:59:18 +0000 HolisticMama 1329210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yes, I forgot about that, @Jenn23! The chairs are comfy! Way comfier then lying on a table, I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1328662 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:04:40 +0000 Jenn23 1328662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did community acupuncture for a few months leading up to my IVF cycle, then private sessions before and after my IVF embryo transfer. I loved both. I felt a little weird at first doing the community acupuncture since there were quite a few of us in the same room, but quickly got used to it, then loved it. The chairs were comfy, the relaxing music and dark lighting was awesome and I almost fell asleep quite a few times and always left feeling amazing!!! I hope you all like it, as I did. Oh, and you can't beat the price. Much cheaper! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1328641 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 14:56:43 +0000 littlek 1328641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: Nice!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1328559 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 14:31:44 +0000 LindsayInNY 1328559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found a community acupuncture place about 20 minutes away that's $20 a visit. Plus Saturday hours! I might call for an appointment one of these weekends... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1328476 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 14:04:53 +0000 HolisticMama 1328476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Chickadee: I actually really like that other people are in the room. I hated being left alone when I went to a private acupuncturist. Most community acupuncture places offer eye masks (that they wash after each use) to help you relax. However, it's easy for me to just shut my eyes when I get treatment. I feel so calm and wonderful. </p> <p>In fact, I just had treatment today. She has a couple noise machines going and meditation music so it's a really peaceful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1326897 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 21:05:10 +0000 Reese 1326897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: My chiro does my acupuncture so it gets directly billed to my insurance. Perhaps something to look into? $200 a pop? oh hell naw. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1326891 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 21:03:20 +0000 Mrs. Chickadee 1326891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HolisticMama: How do you like the community acupuncture? </p> <p>Has anyone else tried it?</p> <p>Like MrsMcD I really wanted it to cost $10, haha! I've considered going to a community one because they are so much more affordable, but wasn't sure if it would be weird with everyone else in the room. I'm not the best relaxer in these types of settings so I'm worried I would just be looking at everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1325341 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 13:20:14 +0000 deactivated_account 1325341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: Oh my gosh.... no... I wouldn't drive that far for acupuncture unless I was a stayed at home every day and that was the only drive I had to make all week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1324295 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 07:11:31 +0000 littlek 1324295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: the other issue was he about 40<br /> Min away and you had to pay to park. I hate having to pay to park. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1324204 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 01:35:16 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1324204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: Yes!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1324199 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 01:21:26 +0000 deactivated_account 1324199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: I want to pay $10 for things like clothes, wine and anything at Target. Then $100 for big things like appliances and cars. And acupuncture should just be $10. That's just my opinion though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1324195 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 01:14:39 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1324195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: haha!! That made me laugh. Me, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1324176 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:32:00 +0000 deactivated_account 1324176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: do you think the doctor will give you a cash discount? The acupuncturist I am looking into gives discounts like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1323973 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 22:16:53 +0000 littlek 1323973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: hahahhaha that would be awesome! I think he can be cheaper but he doesn't take our insurance </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1323659 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 19:53:47 +0000 deactivated_account 1323659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: Oh my gosh! $200 each time! I'm stressed just thinking about that. I found a place for $50 and I didn't even want to pay that. I basically just want everything in my life to cost $10. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1323649 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 19:49:53 +0000 HolisticMama 1323649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: Acupuncture helps with my stress levels tremendously. And I go to a community acupuncture place, where I only have to pay $15 a visit. In addition, I get ear seeds done- so the relaxation can be sustained for days! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1323640 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 19:43:23 +0000 littlek 1323640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: it does help with stress. But $200 a<br /> Session was stressing me out.. Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1323500 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 18:03:14 +0000 LindsayInNY 1323500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: I thought acupuncture would help with stress too, no? I was looking into it but I think my problem is stress... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1258485 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 10:04:41 +0000 whatsarahsaid 1258485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ohhh I like the idea spa visits but do find that the acupuncture has definitely lowered my stress levels. I actually mentioned to someone the other day that if ANYTHING getting acupuncture has helped me to relax and lower my stress levels. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1258313 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 09:22:44 +0000 littlek 1258313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@whatsarahsaid: @LittleLashesToes: I liked it but I'm not sure I need it. The acupuncturist pretty much told me my issue was stress and he saw no issue besides that keeping me from conceiving. So, instead of acupuncture, DH is giving me a budget for spa visits.. which definitely de-stresses me... :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1258295 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 09:18:22 +0000 whatsarahsaid 1258295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerblonde: LOL...just read your post. I had an acupuncture appointment last night and caught myself nodding off several times. SO relaxing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1258293 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 09:17:30 +0000 whatsarahsaid 1258293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek ... would love to hear how your acupuncture appointment went. Did you enjoy it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1257262 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 17:38:27 +0000 gingerblonde 1257262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had acupuncture pretty regularly for awhile, primarily to treat chronic migraines. Mostly, the needles don't hurt whatsoever... unless one is inserted at a "trigger point" that is connected to the area of my body that is in extreme pain. Then it can sting when inserted, and may even leave a light bruise. That is the exception and not the rule. Usually it's highly relaxing, it warms me all over, and I wind up falling asleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1254338 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:57:57 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1254338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: Please let us know how it goes! Curious, what cycle day did they have you start on? I've been wanting to give it a try. Hope it's wonderful for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1253393 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:20:34 +0000 travelgirl1 1253393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, also, because they often need access to your legs and tummy, i find wearing something like leggings is good because you can roll them up or down without taking them off. They give me dietary advice to follow top. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1253387 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:18:06 +0000 travelgirl1 1253387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went for a year to conceive A and have just started going again but to a different person. Both times I had a,long chat with them about my general health, sleep, stress etc. They always ask about BM, which kills me, and they look at my tongue. When I was TTC #1, the guy put needles in my abdomen, wrists, head, feet and legs and I took herbs twice a day too. He played music during the sessions to help me relax. This time, the acupuncturist massages my abdomen during the treatment and needles go in my feet and ears. They are a bit uncomfortable going in, but then they feel nice, like there's warm energy flowing round my body. Because it's the only time I'm away from LO and it's also a massage, this time it feels a bit like a spa treatment, lol. That said, on Saturday I had to bite my lip not to laugh when she started moving a tuning fork over my body. I have to say though it felt really good! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1253377 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:15:18 +0000 whatsarahsaid 1253377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ohhh...so cool! I have been a handful of times and have an appointment tomorrow night after work. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. If for nothing else than the hour of relaxation it gives me. I walk out of my appointments feeling so relaxed and at ease. I was in a really horrible place after my 2 MC's in the past year but since I have been to accupuncture I feel like my head is clearing and I am in a better place. It has somehow allowed me to slow my negative thinking down and just focus on the now. I have also noticed that I have been sleeping better.</p> <p>As far as the needles...I don't feel any pain at all. I mean...totally painless. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1253293 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 10:38:02 +0000 mjane 1253293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to go--I made the appt for fertility but then got pregnant right beforehand and kept going throughout my pregnancy. I liked it. For me there was WAY more talking/listening about my body, diet, and health history than I was used to with other healthcare providers, which was awesome. I would be prepared for them to suggest herbs/supplements to accompany the acupuncture therapy and you might want to think about whether or not you're up for that. I was not, at the time, but might have been later, I think? </p> <p>Needles didn't really hurt, and the whole experience was very relaxing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/acupuncture-what-should-i-expect#post-1253262 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 10:29:54 +0000 looch 1253262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went for a reason other than fertility at first, so we talked a bit at the beginning of the appointment about what I was hoping to accomplish (easing off a steroid inhaler for a lung infection, digestive issues), if I would also consider using herbs either in a tea or pill form..and then we just dove right in. </p>