Pregnancy brings many changes to our lives.
 
It influences a woman's body on the inside and out. It affects relationships, and a family's economic state, to name a few. Needless to say, with all these changes, pregnant women can experience changes in their energy levels and mood fluctuations.
 
According to the western medical approach, a lack of energy and mood can plunge due to changes in a woman's hormones. In addition, the body works very hard to build everything needed for a human being to grow.
 
Lack of energy and mood changes are usually experienced in nearly all pregnant women, especially during their first and last trimesters.
 
Traditional Chinese Medical Perspective
Different women may experience tiredness for various reasons. Some women may experience a lack of energy due to anemia, "blood deficiency" some may feel it after they have exasperated their bodies thinking that it "should" be able to do more- "qi deficiency"; some experience emotional stress "qi stagnation," and some women are simply dehydrated.   
 
An Acupuncturist's Approach
As an acupuncturist, I believe a pregnant woman should listen to her body as much as possible. With the help of your western medical provider or acupuncturist, make sure to take your supplements and vitamins regularly, eat foods that benefit your body, drink enough water, let yourself rest whenever you can, and breathe deeply throughout the day.
 
Acupuncture is beneficial at any stage of pregnancy. So find a licensed acupuncturist that you feel comfortable with and work with them.
 
Mommy's Energizing Treasure is made with essential oils such as citrus that have a refreshing scent and are known in traditional medicine to help elevate our energy levels and reduce stress. The Chamomile flower is known in traditional medicine as one that helps us feel calm and reduce stress.
 
Watch the video here.
 
** Check out the blog for more ways to assist with your pregnancy tiredness. 
 
Mommy's Energizing Treasure was made with love and gratitude for mother nature.