Prenatal and Postnatal Support
Holistic Care Before and After Birth
Both during pregnancy and following birth, being your healthiest physically, emotionally and spiritually is vital for both mother and baby. At Eastern Healing we provide women in Joliet, Wheaton and throughout the Chicago area with prenatal and postnatal support to empower wellness and identify any issues that could impact you or your baby. Prenatal support is individualized to each patient, and designed to meet your unique needs while ensuring a healthy pregnancy. Postnatal support is just as important so that you and the new life you have created thrive after you have given birth.
Prenatal Issues can include:
- • Migraines
- • Sciatic pain
- • Back pain
- • Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
- • Morning sickness
Women often experience issues during pregnancy which may include morning sickness, fatigue, insomnia, back pain, muscle cramps, nutritional deficiencies and more. Prenatal care may involve acupuncture, nutrition therapy, and other components of holistic medicine that support your health in a natural way, thereby supporting the health of your baby. When there is a problem, our holistic medicine practitioners work to identify the root cause in order to develop the most effective treatment instead of treating symptoms which is common in modern medicine.
In both prenatal and postnatal support, acupuncture works to balance the energy in the body while reducing stress and promoting healing. Many women find that acupuncture is effective for increasing milk production, promoting good sleep, balancing hormones and more. Postpartum depression is common among women who have given birth; acupuncture and herbal medicine are useful in treating depression and reducing stress so that you can enjoy your pregnancy and be the excited, happy mother you desire to be once your baby has arrived.
Postnatal Issues can include:
- • Postpartum recovery
- • Milk production
- • Postpartum depression
- • C-section scars
There are many factors at play when you conceive. Are you and your baby getting the essential nutrients and minerals necessary to support health? Are you energetic and positive, or fatigued and experiencing some of the negative symptoms many women suffer when pregnant? Tiredness, pain, mood swings, anxiety, nausea and other symptoms can often be avoided by eliminating bad habits, focusing on a healthy diet, and undergoing treatments such as acupuncture that help relax and re-energize. The human body has an amazing ability to heal itself from within in a way that is natural and non-invasive.
Herbal medicine is often used in postnatal support, as herbs and other nutrients derived from nature are essential for reducing stress, promoting good sleep, balancing hormones and nutritional support. Both during pregnancy and after delivery, emotional health is extremely important. Chinese medicine works to promote wellness throughout the body and mind so that you feel your best and are capable of caring for your new baby without anxiety, depression or feeling overwhelmed. This is a time in your life that you should feel energized, healthy and happy!
At Eastern Healing we understand your desire to be the healthiest you can be during pregnancy and after giving birth. You have created life, a life that depends on your physical and emotional well-being to thrive. To learn more about the prenatal and postnatal care we provide to women throughout the Chicago area including Joliet and Wheaton, give us a call today.
Our Services
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a set of ancient practices that help the body heal itself.
At Eastern Healing, we treat patients in our Wheaton and Joliet offices using a variety of TCM techniques
for various medical conditions, pain, and infertility.
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Acupuncture
At Eastern Healing, our acupuncturists are trained in the Chinese art of Acupuncture. Acupuncture
is used to treat many different diseases and medical conditions. It is also used as a natural treatment
for infertility.
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Infertility Treatment
At Eastern Healing we take our role as part of your healthcare team very seriously. There is no
more intimate relationship between the practitioner and the patient as when we are called upon to
help with infertility questions.
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Women’s Health
Women’s health issues arise throughout life. Many times the symptoms are cyclical or occur at
specific stages such as during pregnancy, perimenopause, or menopause.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine dates back almost 5000 years. The Chinese systematically categorized close to
5800 substances that may be used when treating individuals.
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Tui Na Massage
Tui Na is one of the four main branches of Chinese Medicine; along with herbal medicine,
acupuncture and Qi Gong. Tui Na differs from other forms of massage in that it is used to treat
specific illnesses of an internal nature.
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Dietary Therapy
We have all heard the phrase, “you are what you eat” but realistically, we are the result of
what we eat. Through dietary patterns learned before we could make accurate judgments we all have
both good and bad dietary preferences.
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Conditions Treated
Infertility and IVF
Our P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Program™ addresses fertility in a holistic manner, incorporating various
aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in a comprehensive approach to rectify any imbalance
that leads to infertility.
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Hot Flashes
We use proven Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture techniques to treat hot flashes
caused by perimenopause and menopause in women.
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Menopause
More and more women are turning to alternative medicine for the treatment of menopause symptoms
and women’s health issues, particularly after recent concerns regarding the safety of hormone
replacement therapy (HRT).
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Women’s Health
Women’s health issues arise throughout life. Many times the symptoms are cyclical or occur at
specific stages such as during pregnancy, perimenopause, or menopause.
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Headaches and Migraines
We treat migraines and headaches with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. These safe,
alternative treatments treat the acute symptoms as well as the underlying imbalances that cause
migraines and headaches.
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Neck and Back Pain
We treat neck and back pain with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. These safe,
alternative treatments treat both acute and chronic forms of spinal and muscular pain.
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Allergies and Asthma
We treat allergies and asthma with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Acupuncture focuses its treatment on correcting the root imbalance that is upsetting the body,
thus helping the body to heal itself.
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Other Medical Conditions
Find out how acupuncture can help you improve your overall well-being, while reducing side
effects and minimizing the need for medications.
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New Patient Forms
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Medical History Record Form
Consent For Treatment Form