Acupuncturist recommendation?

[jyssilly]

My midwife suggested I try an acupuncturist as it could help stave off gestational diabetes, which I had with my first pregnancy.

I'm also having pretty bad headaches with this one, and since I can't take excedrin, thinking maybe acupuncture would help that too.

Any recommendations in the Bethesda area?

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Edited by jyssilly - 8/17/11 at 7:44am

[tiacait]

You should check out directory of alternative and complimentary care providers on the Birth Options Alliance page. I think the care providers listed specialize in prenatal acupuncture. Good look!

http://www.birthoptionsalliance.org/

[AerialistEm]

I don't know of any acupuncturists in Bethesda, but any graduate of Tai Sophia is probably very good.  They have a directory of graduates that you can search by area. 

I can recommend Neighborhood Acupuncture in Laurel, MD which does community (inexpensive) acupuncture on a sliding scale.

[surjanamama]

As an acupuncturist who specializes in fertility and pregnancy care, I just want to point out the importance of finding a qualified doctor.  If you're looking for care during pregnancy, definitely find a practitioner who has training and experience with pregnancy!  Not all acupuncturists are the same - there are many levels of expertise, and pregnancy is one area where special knowledge is needed for safe treatment. 

I wish I could recommend a practitioner, but I don't know anyone in Bethesda.  If you're willing to travel to DC, I could suggest someone - and, of course I'd be happy to see you myself.

Good Luck!

Jennifer

[jyssilly]

Thanks all!

Surjanamama - I'm pretty close to the DC border (just a bit up River Rd), so please, recommendations and would love to hear about your practice!

[tiacait]

surjanamama, I'd like to know about your practice too if you specialize in pregnancy/postpartum care. PM me? Thanks! <3