More pregnant women are turning to complementary medicine 1260x542
16 Mar 2011

More pregnant women are turning to complementary medicine

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More and more women who are looking to conceive, are currently pregnant, or have just given birth are turning towards complementary medicine for a number of reasons.


In pregnancy, complementary medicine is often chosen to help relieve symptoms such as morning sickness, fatigue, digestive issues or stress to name a few.

And it seems that the medical profession is beginning to advocate the use of complementary medicines during pregnancy.

Statistics from a recent review support this trend:

  • A survey of 343 midwives from Canada and New Zealand found that 72% had recommended or offered complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
  • 78% of the 227 midwives who took part in an American study reported using CAM and 89% would refer a patient to a CAM provider.
  • 98% of 401 American obstetricians surveyed routinely endorsed, provided or referred patients for at least one CAM treatment. These included movements therapies and acupuncture.

It is clear that complementary medicine use in fertility and pregnancy is getting increasingly more popular and recognised.

This therefore brings a greater and urgent need for obstetricians to be aware of what complementary medicines their patients may be using. The awareness can be facilitated by developing relationships with other complementary medicine practitioners.

Want to know what modality is right for you in pregnancy? Check out our Top 7 Therapies in Pregnancy.

Has your doctor recommended complementary therapies or medicines during your pregnancy? Or have you actively sought out a fully qualified complementary medicine practitioner to support you through your pregnancy?



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