Acupuncture in Pregnancy

with Jean Levesque

November 18 & 19, 2006

Course Outline

Topics that will be covered during this two day workshop include:

A brief overview of TCM & western concepts

Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy

Treatments for common problems which occur during pregnancy including:

• nausea
• severe vomiting
• fatigue
• anxiety
• stress
• bleeding in the first trimester
• heartburn
• pelvic girdle pain
• hemorrhoids
• elevated blood pressure
• insomnia
• back and joint pain
• carpal tunnel
• edema / swelling
• itching
• urinary incontinence
• sciatica
• headaches / migraines
• anxiety
• constipation

How to prevent threatened and habitual miscarriages

How to stop premature labour

Techniques to induce labour

How and when to use the forbidden points: discussion of new research

Turning a breech baby using moxa and other techniques

Dealing with Oligoamnios (a deficiency of amniotic fluid)

Acupuncture for postpartum issues such as: f atigue, depression & anxiety, vaginal discharge, mastitis, lactation issues (insufficient or excessive lactation, engorged breasts)