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Energy Deficiency
Unfortunately, fatigue is often part of the postnatal
period. Although sleep deprivation is almost inevitable,
utter exhaustion is avoidable. While energy deficiency
after birth may be caused by a variety of underlying symptoms,
the most common are: sleep deprivation and nutritional
deficiency, and depression.
The period after your baby is born can be a very challenging
time. It is vital for a woman to replenish the blood and
energy she has depleted during her pregnancy and continues
to use for breastfeeding. Chinese herbs are a time tested,
research proven method of supporting your body during
this time. Most post-partum conditions are related to
a deficiency of qi and blood. Your postpartum management
will focus on nourishing these aspects, among other more
specific treatments, in order to enable you to get sufficient
rest and revitalization.
Sleep Deprivation
Most mothers find that one of their biggest problems
is lack of sleep. A sleep cycle is made up of four phases.
The last phase, deep sleep, is when the greatest physical
recuperation takes place and the immune system works the
hardest. Only after the full, initial, sleep cycle is
complete can the body go into REM (rapid eye movement)
sleep when we dream and process all the mental stimuli
accumulated during the day. If a woman is awakened during
any stage of her sleep cycle, she will go back to the
beginning of the cycle, thus missing out on precious REM
sleep. So even if you are sleeping the same number of
total hours within a 24-hour period, you may still suffer
from REM sleep deprivation.
Women suffering from sleep deprivation commonly experience
some of the following symptoms:
- burning eyes
- chills
- hunger for sweets
- irritability
- lethargy
- difficulty concentrating
- depression
Nutritional Deficiency
During the postpartum period, the need for good nutrition
is greater than at any other time in your life. Make sure
that you have good dietary habits, avoid fats and refined
sugars, but DO NOT DIET for the first three months after
childbirth. At this stage, your body needs carbohydrates
for all sorts of hormonal and metabolic reasons, as well
as increased iron intakes in order to stave off anemia.
Improper dieting within the first three months after childbirth
will lead to fatigue and other chronic health problems.
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Few Suggestions
Here are a few tips on how to manage your energy levels
in the weeks and months after childbirth.
- Try walking outdoors for an hour a day -- this has
an amazing effect on your energy levels and your mood.
- Recreation is almost as important as rest: schedule
at least one fun activity each day. Plan ahead at least
three occasions per month when you can go out alone
with your partner or a friend. Try to organize activities
with friends who also have young babies so that you
can take turns watching the children.
- Manage your time, in order to make rest a top priority.
- As soon as the baby is sleeping, drop everything and
have a nap! Babies usually sleep longest after their
bath and a feeding. Take advantage of this time slot.
- Go to bed very early. When trying to make up for lost
sleep, it's better to go to bed early rather than plan
to sleep late.
We're here to help
These modalities work together to significantly increase
energy. In a few short visits you will be amazed at the
New you!
- Acupuncture - First visit: $250.00. Follow up visits
$125.00 (Ask about our cost savings plan)
- Herbal medicine - Priced per prescription
- Nutritional counseling. First visit: $250.00 (Various
Programs Available Geared To Fit Your Individual Needs
and Life-Style. Programs will be discussed at your first
visit).
- Yoga - Private one-on-one classes: $90.00 per hour
(Get 10 sessions for $750.00)
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Semi private classes: 2-3 people $60.00 per person
Call 212-685-0985 to get started now.
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