Baby Blues? Overcome with Acupuncture!

Although pregnancy and the presence of children has been long awaited, women may experience the baby blues. These concerns arise because women would not feel able to look after their children properly. In severe levels, the baby blues have even restored through therapy and medication.

Because new mothers giving birth is still needed nursing, alternative therapies, particularly acupuncture, seems more a choice. In a study of 150 new mothers who were depressed, two-thirds had undergone acupuncture, and reported experiencing significant improvement.

A study conducted by a team of Stanford University School of Medicine was discovered that pregnant women respond well to treatment that is free of drugs. Among them the way a thin needle and flexible to some parts of the body to overcome pain or for reasons related to the therapy.

The doctors had warned that depression during pregnancy can cause serious complications if not treated. The drugs are usually not recommended by doctors for patients. Therefore, acupuncture became an ideal solution because there is no medication needed.

Although most people associate the baby blues as the post-natal depression (depression post-birth), 14 percent of women had been having a bad mood when she was pregnant. It is believed that this is due to hormones during pregnancy, and the overwhelming feeling that there is a change of life and responsibilities that must be endured.

Study leader, Dr. Rachel Manber, professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, said, "Which has standardized Acupuncture can be a feasible treatment option for depression during pregnancy."

Dr. Deidre Lyell, assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, agreed with his team mate. "Treatment of depression during pregnancy is very important, so that women can maintain the sense of welfare, and keep her, the fetus, and later, his son."

The research team was hoping the community will appreciate the methodology used in this experiment, and accept the results.