Patient's question:
I am now 7 and a half months pregnant. I have a very severe cold, accompanied by coughing. I am afraid to cough hard for fear of harming the fetus. I haven't taken any cold medicine yet. I would like to ask if it is okay for pregnant women to moxibustion on the Dazhui point? Please help me clarify this, as I am very anxious right now.Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, it is not recommended to use these local massage and therapy methods during pregnancy. After all, it involves acupuncture at specific points, which may stimulate and potentially lead to miscarriage. It is still necessary to strictly prohibit it temporarily. If you currently have a severe cold, it is still advisable to take many pure Chinese herbal medicines promptly for symptomatic treatment, drink plenty of water, and usually recover within about a week.