Get calm now.

There's evidence that acupuncture helps calm moms... and which one of us doesn't need a bit of soothing every now and then? Read all about it, then call Blooma to schedule a session with our acupuncturist, Jalashree Pradhan.

Acupuncture can also work wonders during pregnancy by helping to treat hip, leg, and back pain, headaches, and the pregnancy-induced skin rash (PUPPS) that occurs in some women toward the end of their pregnancy. Jalashree is additionally trained to help women with labor induction, fertility, lactation, postpartum depression, as well as fatigue.

Never tried acupuncture? Jalashree is the perfect person to start with. We love her, not only because she has a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine with advanced training in gynecological/reproductive issues, but also because of her beautiful spirit and dedication to working with women!

Love,
Alisa, Sarah & the women of Blooma

Fertility news + massage special!

Not to make judgments (or admissions) on anyone's sex life out there, but there are very few women I know who have sex every day. Apparently though, if you’re trying to get pregnant, daily sex might help increase your luck—and not just by upping your statistical chances.

Find out why in this USA Today article. (Hint: daily sex really does help your guy!)

We know that getting pregnant isn’t always as easy as we want it to be. If you’re actively trying (or about to start trying), consider supplementing your hard work with fertility acupuncture or a Maya abdominal massage at Blooma. You can learn more about these and other wellness services on our web site. Book an appointment now by clicking here, and then clicking once more on the "appointments" tab (upper left side of the page).

Here's another bonus: the wonderful Deborah Savran is offering an August special of $15 off her Maya abdominal massages! That means they're just $70 each. I can personally attest to the relaxing and healing power of Deborah's hands. Her massages are pure bliss!

Love,
Alisa, Sarah & the ladies at Blooma

Acupuncture & Pregnancy

Blooma acupuncturist Jalashree Pradhan gets rave reviews from her clients, prenatal and otherwise. We asked her to tell us a little more about the benefits of acupuncture and pregnancy. Here, her thoughts:

Pregnancy is a special, yet often challenging, time in a woman’s life. It brings with it a multitude of physical and emotional changes driven by hormonal shifts within the body.

For centuries, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used to effectively aid in the management of myriad pregnancy-related symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, edema, headaches, back and pelvic pain, as well as numerous other physical and emotional stresses that may present themselves over these wondrous months.

A recent study in The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology* notes that acupuncture, when provided as an adjunct service to standard treatment, is superior to standard treatment alone in relieving pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain.

Regular use of TCM during pregnancy creates the foundation for healthy mother and baby. In addition, those who have undergone regular treatments over the course of their pregnancy have been shown to experience shorter labor with fewer complications.

Acupuncture is a safe, noninvasive, and effective intervention for pregnant women. This is especially comforting since many Western medications may not be used during this very special time.

So, whether you are considering pregnancy or are currently pregnant, talk to your acupuncturist about making this incredible experience as positive and healthy as it can be.

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*Acupuncture for pelvic and back pain in pregnancy: a systematic review
Carolyn C. Ee, Eric Manheimer, Marie V. Pirotta, Adrian R. White
American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology - March 2008 (Vol. 198, Issue 3, Pages 254-259, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.11.008)