Dresden Body + Wellness Blogs

  • Acupuncture for Birth Prep and Delivery

    by Dresden Holden

    Acupuncture is wonderful at promoting the production and flow of oxytocin. And why exactly is oxytocin important for birth? Firstly, oxytocin is the calm and connect hormone. Important for mother health as it moves one calmly and steadily toward birth (it's responsible for uterine contractions when the body is ready for them), as well as promotes our other feel-good pain relieving endorphins. Oxytocin is important for baby health as it supports mother-baby bonding and elicits a mild euphoria. Read more...

    Posted in acupuncture, Postpartum, Pregnancy

  • Acupuncture for Postpartum Care: Discover the Benefits

    by Dresden Holden
    One of the best ways to rejuvenate and heal after birth is to take advantage of acupuncture for postpartum care. Acupuncture is a safe, natural and holistic approach to healing that has been used for centuries to treat all stages of family health, including pregnancy, birth prep and postpartum care. 
    Posted in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Postpartum, Pregnancy, wellness tips