Postpartum Scar Management: Cesarean and Perineal Scars
Part IV of a guest blog series for Lokahi Acupuncture by Dr. Janet Yu. Read part I here, part II here, and part III here. The third category of common postpartum ailments I see in my clinic pertains to scar management. When patients are postpartum, their scar tissue should be able to move freely, without pain, discomfort, […]
Postpartum Bowel Challenges: Constipation
Part III of a guest blog series for Lokahi Acupuncture by Dr. Janet Yu. Read part I here and part II here. Postpartum bowel challenges: constipation Nobody likes to be constipated (obviously), and I’ll be frank: that first postpartum bowel movement can be downright scary because tissues feel raw and incisions are healing. The thought of […]
Postpartum Bladder Challenges: Urinary Incontinence
Part II of a guest blog series for Lokahi Acupuncture by Dr. Janet Yu. Read part I here. Postpartum bladder challenges: urinary incontinence (UI) & a pelvic muscle primer The most common postpartum bladder challenge I see in my clinic each day is urinary incontinence, which refers to when a person accidentally leaks urine. Many patients […]
What is the “Fourth Trimester” and Why You Should Think About It
A guest blog series for Lokahi Acupuncture by Dr. Janet Yu. The Fourth Trimester For many parents, the so-called “fourth trimester” – that early postpartum period, usually considered the first 3 or 4 or months after giving birth – can be filled with joy and wonder as they marvel at their child. What’s talked about […]
What is Trauma-Informed Acupuncture Care?
Trauma is an important topic related to acupuncture, as many people’s health complaints can be linked to or worsened by a history of traumatic experiences. Trauma-Informed Acupuncture Care Acupuncture, as a unique therapy that can positively impact the body as well as the mind, (or the “body-mind”) can be particularly beneficial for patients in which […]
What to Expect At Your First Acupuncture Appointment
Taking the plunge and trying acupuncture for the first time can be overwhelming. To make this step easier, it’s important to be as informed as possible about what to expect from your first acupuncture appointment. Acupuncture is an ancient form of healing that has been practiced across many cultures and across thousands of years, making […]