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Morning Sickness – A Tough Start to Pregnancy

It’s not just a little queasiness – morning sickness can affect your entire day, leaving you feeling exhausted and unable to enjoy the simple joys of pregnancy.

Fatigue, nausea, and sensitivity to smells are common during the first trimester. These symptoms, caused by hormonal changes such as increased hCG, slower digestion, and emotional stress, can often last throughout the first trimester and, for some, even beyond.

While medication may temporarily suppress nausea, it doesn’t address the root cause. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a natural and safe solution, targeting hormonal imbalances and calming your digestive system, providing relief and supporting both your well-being and that of your little one.

A TCM Perspective

TCM for Natural Relief from Morning Sickness

With a blend of acupuncture and herbal medicine, TCM offers safe, natural relief from the discomforts of early pregnancy, helping to promote a smoother pregnancy.

Alleviates Nausea and Vomiting

Acupuncture and herbs help to settle the stomach and reduce nausea and vomiting.

Reduces Stress and Anxiety

Lowers cortisol levels, bringing calm and relaxation to expectant mothers.

Promotes Bile Flow

Supports liver function, improving bile flow and reducing digestive discomfort.

TCM for Natural Relief from Morning Sickness

Calms the Nervous System

Restores balance, soothing the nervous system to relieve nausea.

Relieves Muscle Tension

Relaxes the muscles in the stomach, reducing cramping.

Regulates Hormonal Balance

Balances key hormones to naturally reduce nausea and other pregnancy-related discomforts.

Embrace a Smoother, More Comfortable Pregnancy

Backed by academic research and clinical expertise, our registered TCM physicians offer trusted, natural treatments to relieve morning sickness and support your well-being.

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Dedicated to Women’s Wellness

Specialising in fertility and pregnancy, we offer personalised reproductive care.

Academic Excellence

Our treatments are guided by respected research and evidence-based practices.

Clinical Expertise

Our team includes expert clinical instructors from leading TCM hospitals.

Trusted Relief for Morning Sickness

Our treatments, delivered by TCMPB-registered physicians, ensure safe and effective care for managing morning sickness.

Integrating Ancient Wisdom with Contemporary Practices

Our Unique TCM Approach Towards Morning Sickness Care

At Lao Niang TCM, we use time-honoured TCM techniques, combined with modern advancements, to naturally alleviate morning sickness, improve digestion, and promote well-being throughout pregnancy.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture stimulates Qi and Blood flow through key meridians such as the Stomach and Spleen, balancing hormones and reducing nausea, vomiting, and fatigue associated with morning sickness.

Electro Acupuncture

This method combines acupuncture with gentle electrical pulses to enhance the flow of Qi, improving circulation and providing quicker relief from nausea, vomiting, and digestive discomfort.

Painless Acupuncture

Using an advanced acupuncture gun, painless acupuncture provides gentle stimulation of digestive meridians, offering effective relief from morning sickness without discomfort.

Herbal Medication

Our HSA-approved herbal formulas, including herbs like Ginger and Baizhu, soothe the stomach, reduce nausea, and support overall digestive health, providing natural relief from morning sickness.

Herbal Remedy

Sourced from Taiwan, our high-quality herbs are preservative-free and rigorously tested for heavy metals and pesticides. Customised to your needs, they can be brewed into soups or teas to help alleviate morning sickness and promote overall health.

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FAQ

Common Questions About Managing Morning Sickness

TCM uses natural methods like acupuncture and herbal remedies to balance hormones, improve digestion, and reduce nausea and vomiting, providing relief from morning sickness.

Yes, acupuncture is generally safe during pregnancy when performed by qualified practitioners. It helps to relieve nausea, calm the nervous system, and reduce stress.

Yes, TCM herbal remedies are safe for both you and your baby when prescribed by a qualified practitioner.

At Lao Niang TCM, we use herbs that meet high safety standards. Our herbs undergo rigorous testing for heavy metals and pesticides, and are preserved through refrigeration without the use of sulphur or harmful chemicals.

Each remedy is customised to your body’s needs and is free from harmful additives, ensuring safety throughout your pregnancy.

Some individuals feel immediate relief after just one session of acupuncture. However, for most, it typically takes 3 to 5 sessions to experience significant, lasting improvement in symptoms. The exact number of sessions may vary depending on the severity of the morning sickness and individual response to treatment.

Yes, TCM can be safely combined with other treatments. However, it’s essential to inform both your TCM practitioner and healthcare provider about all treatments you’re using.

While TCM can help manage mild to moderate morning sickness, severe cases like hyperemesis gravidarum may require a combination of TCM and conventional medical care.

Morning sickness typically lasts through the first trimester, but for some, it extends beyond. TCM can help manage symptoms and potentially shorten the duration by improving hormonal balance and digestion.

Yes, TCM can address other pregnancy-related issues such as fatigue, stress, muscle tension, and digestive problems, promoting overall well-being throughout pregnancy.