Acupuncture to support you through your pregnancy to promote good health and prepare you for the birth of your baby. Acupuncture during pregnancy is a safe way to support the body during this time of change.

Acupuncture during pregnancy

• nausea & morning sickness

• headaches & body pain

• digestive problems

• insomnia and tiredness

• preparation for labour

• pre-birth acupuncture

Why acupuncture?

Acupuncture has a calming effect on the nervous system which can help reduce the impact of stress hormones on the body and mind. There also are a number of conditions commonly experienced during pregnancy, which can be safely managed or treated with acupuncture.

Headaches and body pain

Headaches can a problem especially in early pregnancy, and the use of over the counter pain killers is not advised at this time . The National institute for health and clinical care excellence (NICE) recommends a using course of acupuncture for the treatment of tension headaches and migraines.

Body pains are common in pregnancy, particularly in the later stages. In my experience, acupuncture can make a real difference in the management of pregnancy related back and groin pain, leg cramps and carpal tunnel syndrome. 

Nausea and vomiting

We have found acupuncture to be most useful for women experiencing mild to moderate nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Acupuncture can help reduce both the intensity and frequency of symptoms. It requires regular treatments for best results. There are positive research findings for the use of acupuncture for pregnancy related nausea and vomiting, and it is offered in some NHS settings.

Digestive problems

It’s common for women to experience digestive changes, particularly constipation and hemorrhoids during pregnancy. Acupuncture and dietary recommendations can be effective for alleviating many gastro intestinal problems.