Can cupping be used to prepare for pregnancy?

Many people think that they should not do cupping during the pregnancy preparation period, so as not to affect their bodies and cause physical disorders. In fact, cupping does not cause any direct harm to pregnancy preparation and it can be done. It can also make your physical fitness better. In fact, it is more important to ensure a better living environment during pregnancy preparation.

1. Cupping therapy for cough

The main acupoints are Chuan point and Feishu point; Fengmen point is used for wind-cold cough; Dazhui point is used for wind-heat cough. Use the flash cupping method and leave the cup for 8 to 10 minutes (for younger children, the negative pressure in the cup should be small, as excessive negative pressure can easily damage the child's skin). Children can also use the flash cupping method, once a day, and 3 to 5 times as a course of treatment.

2. Cupping therapy for neck and shoulder syndrome

The patient lies in prone position, and the doctor applies appropriate amount of herbal oil on the skin of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the outer upper edge of the trapezius muscle in the neck and shoulders that are sore, numb, and painful. The doctor then attaches the cupping jar to the skin and pushes the cupping jar back and forth on the affected area until purple-red or purple-black spots appear on the local skin. After moving the cupping needle, use a three-edged needle to prick the sha points locally, select a fire cup with a moderate diameter and use the flash fire method to cupping the above-mentioned parts, leaving the cup for about 10 minutes, each place bleeds about 2 to 3 ml, once every other day, 5 times as a course of treatment.

3. Cupping therapy for knee arthritis

You can use the medicine cup therapy: put 15 grams each of Qianghuo, Duhuo, Saposhnikovia, Papaya, Mulberry Branch, Chuanduan, Achyranthes bidentata, Eucommia ulmoides, Artemisia selengensis, Millettia reticulata, Chuanxiong, and Angelica sinensis into a cloth bag, add water and boil for 5 minutes, then put a small bamboo cup into the medicine juice and boil for 10 minutes. When using, use tweezers to pick up the bamboo cup and knock it directly on the inner and outer knee pits and Heding point of the affected side for 15 minutes each time, once every other day, and 10 times as a course of treatment.

A good living environment and living habits are prerequisites for giving birth to a healthy baby, so women who are planning to become pregnant should start adjusting their living habits and diet at least three months before pregnancy. Men are also the key, so establishing a scientific biological clock in the early stages of pregnancy will help ensure safety throughout the pregnancy. [11]

In addition, menstrual discomfort or irregular menstruation can affect women's conception, so special attention should be paid to menstrual hygiene care before pregnancy.

1. Sanitary napkins should be clean: You should buy sanitary napkins that have been strictly disinfected and remember to change them frequently.

2. Keep the vagina clean: When washing the vagina during menstruation, do not sit in a basin to soak it to prevent dirty water from entering the vagina. After washing, wipe it dry with clean gauze or towel. Wash the vulva from front to back.

3. Pay attention to hygiene when bathing: During menstruation, you should take a shower, not a sitting bath. Do not bathe or wash your feet with plague water.

Relax your mind

Mood is very important! The more anxious you are and the more you want to get pregnant, the harder it will be to succeed.