Pre-conception though Pregnancy

At Light Family Acupuncture, we are here to help serve your family’s needs, including your journey to starting a family with preconception acupuncture. Studies have shown that there is almost double the likelihood of achieving pregnancy with Chinese herbal medicine than with western drug therapy. In fact, over a four-month period pregnancy rates were 60% for those treated with Chinese herbal medicine verses 32% for IVF drug treatment.

Light Family Acupuncture clinic has been successful with helping families grow since 2003.

Melissa has successfully treated cases of:

  • infertility

  • hormone balancing

  • menstrual dysfunction

  • fibroids

  • reducing frequency of miscarriages

  • carrying babies successfully to term

  • and much more..

Call us today at (512) 775-4057 to schedule an appointment and begin using Chinese medicine and preconception acupuncture when planning your family.

Acupuncture for pregnancy is an excellent therapy for managing symptoms throughout your pregnancy and labor. Studies have shown that pain was lessened during labors where acupuncture and acupressure were used compared to when no treatment was provided. Others have shown that pharmacologic analgesics can be reduced when used in conjunction with acupuncture and that satisfaction rates with pain management increases when acupuncture is used during labor.

Melissa Light has helped hundreds moms go into labor naturally. She is available to be an integral part of your labor and/or natural birth.

We also offer support during your pregnancy to help ease discomfort and keep you feeling your best! We can help with:

  • low back pain

  • insomnia

  • gestational diabetes

  • heartburn

  • swelling

  • nausea

  • high blood pressure

  • itchy skin

  • morning sickness

Melissa would be happy to work with you using acupuncture, acupressure and Chinese bodywork to assist in delivering your happy and healthy bundle of joy.