Acupuncture is a form of traditional medicine that originated from China. From as early as 100 BCE, it has been used to treat various ailments and manage pain. The practise has grown and melded with western medicine in managing conditions affecting the nervous system, and in recent times, the management of various discomforts associated with pregnancy. While managing pregnancy symptoms through acupuncture is fairly recent, it has shown great promise particularly for people who prefer to avoid the use of medications to manage their symptoms. In this article, we shall address the different ways acupuncture for pregnancy symptoms is beneficial, and why one could consider it as an alternative treatment plan.
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