Sharon Yeung is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Board Certified Chinese Herbalist
and trained Doula with primary interests in women's health and pediatrics. She
has clinically trained with leading experts in pediatrics, gynecology and
classical herbal medicine at hospitals throughout
Traditional Chinese medicine offers a natural
means of safeguarding healthy pregnancies that is safe for a mother and her
baby. Pregnancy is a new and special time in a woman's life. It is a time when
a woman begins to understand that she is supporting not only herself, but also
creating and nurturing another life. Chinese medicine can ease a woman through
the many physical and emotional changes that occur during each trimester of her
pregnancy and help to ensure a comfortable and healthy pregnancy. As she
approaches her due date, weekly acupuncture treatments can help prepare a
mother for a smooth labor by relaxing the pelvic floor muscles, helping the
baby lower into position, and alleviating anxiety and stress. Acupuncture can
also be an effective tool to enhance labor.
Chinese medicine can be an invaluable tool during post-partum recovery. According to the principles of Chinese medicine, a new mother loses much of her vital energy during childbirth. The post partum period is an important time for her to regain her energy and strength so that she can continue to care for herself and her new baby.