Forget “Tough it out”: Pregnancy Isn’t About Enduring Pain Alone
Pregnancy is often accompanied by well-meaning advice, but some messages go too far. As highlighted in the New York Times article The Politics of ‘Tough It Out’, President Trump recently suggested that pregnant women avoid Tylenol and “tough it out” through pain, framing discomfort as something women must endure. This approach places unnecessary pressure on mothers and ignores medical expertise. Pregnancy isn’t about being tough, it’s about being supported, informed, and empowered.
Preparing for Birth: Gentle Support for Labor & Pain Relief
I remember when one mom-to-be came into the clinic, her due date was just a few days away. She lowered herself onto the treatment table and laughed softly, though her eyes looked tired.
“I’m ready to meet my baby,” she said, “but my body feels stuck. And honestly…I’m scared of how painful it’s all going to be, it’s as if my body is not cooperating with me, and I don’t know what to do.”
Her words were honest, and they echoed what so many mothers feel in those final weeks: excitement, exhaustion, and a quiet anxiety about what’s to come. She wasn’t asking for a miracle. She was asking for support, reassurance, and gentle guidance through one of life’s most transformative moments.
The Final Weeks
The final weeks of pregnancy are a time of both wonder and challenge. Your body is doing incredible work, preparing for the arrival of your baby, but it doesn’t always feel graceful or easy. Many mothers notice sleepless nights from discomfort, a sense of pressure and heaviness in the hips and pelvis, swelling, aches, fatigue and many more symptoms.
Emotions can feel heightened as you wait for labor to begin, and it’s completely natural to feel both excited and anxious, wondering how intense or overwhelming birth might be. Even when your due date has come, your body sometimes needs a little gentle encouragement to help it move naturally toward labor.
A Gentle, Natural Option for Inducing Labor
At Best Medical Acupuncture Clinic, Dr. Yeung has supported hundreds of mothers throughout pregnancy and beyond, guiding them with experience, compassion, and care. We offer gentle, non-invasive treatments that help prepare the body for labor, relieve discomfort, and ease pain using holistic, medication-free therapies, including herbal and medicinal approaches.
Our goal is to help mothers feel calm, supported, and more in control, providing personalized care so that every mother can experience the dream of meeting her new little one.
Safe Ways to Ease Pain Naturally
Every birth is unique, but our LIFE Fertility Program™ can offer gentle, drug-free support before and during labor. By encouraging the release of your body’s natural endorphins, it can help ease discomfort and reduce the intensity of contractions.
We are here to help relax the nervous system, making pain feel more manageable, while supporting deeper breathing and focus so you can stay present and centered throughout labor. While it doesn’t replace medical care, we provide a safe and nurturing tool that helps mothers feel more in control, calm, and supported during this time.
A Patient’s Story
One mother, Emily R, from Ridgewood, NJ, gave us permission to use her story. Just two days past her due date, she came in for induction support. After her treatment, she went home feeling calmer and lighter. That same night, her contractions began naturally.
When Emily returned to share her birth story, she told us:
“I can’t say it was painless, but I felt like my body and mind were working with me, not against me. The fear wasn’t there anymore. I was able to breathe, focus, and welcome my baby the way I hoped I could.”
You Deserve Gentle Support
Birth is one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You deserve care that helps you feel strong, safe, and supported! Not just medically, but emotionally and physically too.
If you’re approaching your due date and want natural support for labor preparation or safe pain relief, we’re here to walk alongside you, every step of the way.
📍 Best Medical Acupuncture Clinic
140 NJ-17 N, Suite 206
Paramus, NJ 07652
📞 (201) 565-1778
🌐 www.bestmedacu.com