ACUPUNCTURE & PREGNANCY

Schedule this complimentary consultation if you are new to acupuncture or you have questions about the benefits of acupuncture during pregnancy. During this session, you will have the opportunity to discuss your prenatal health history, and learn how acupuncture can promote well-being and alleviate discomfort during pregnancy.  Acupuncture treatments are both safe and effective for several conditions during the first, second, and third trimesters.  

Prenatal acupuncture is a relaxing and therapeutic treatment designed to benefit both mom and baby.  Acupuncture has been found to be effective for a wide variety of prenatal conditions including morning sickness, heartburn, low back and pelvic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, and high blood pressure.  Research has also shown acupuncture to be effective for reducing anxiety in expectant moms in addition to reducing labor and delivery times.  The combination of acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, and moxibustion are also commonly used for both labor induction and turning breech positioning to ensure healthy deliveries.

During this session we will review your health history, complete an initial acupuncture session, and discuss a comprehensive treatment plan. Integrative care may include prenatal massage, nutritional counseling, labor and delivery preparation, breastfeeding support, and other lifestyle modifications when appropriate. If you are currently pregnant and have additional questions regarding prenatal acupuncture, please schedule a complimentary prenatal consultation prior to scheduling an initial acupuncture appointment. 

Prenatal clients benefit from an integrated approach to pregnancy care during all follow-up acupuncture sessions. In addition to acupuncture and other forms of prenatal support, the acupuncturist works closely with primary treating physicians to coordinate care when appropriate.  If you are new to prenatal acupuncture and are booking online, schedule an initial acupuncture session for your first visit. 

Pregnancy is the perfect time to review nutritional and lifestyle practices to ensure a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and breastfeeding success.  Prenatal nutrition sessions focus on the use of food to optimize the health of mom and baby.  Additionally, expectant moms will benefit from a comprehensive review of several important nutrients during pregnancy including probiotics, essential fatty acids, Vitamin D, Vitamin K2, folic acid, and iron.  Prenatal nutritional counseling can also assist with the management of morning sickness, common gastrointestinal complaints, weight management, gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, as well as other prenatal conditions.

prenatal massage

Designed for expectant women to relieve discomfort and promote well-being. This style integrates therapeutic massage, acupressure, breathing, and relaxation techniques to benefit mom and baby.

More About Acupuncture During Pregnancy

Acupuncture is an effective and safe treatment option throughout pregnancy.  Benefits during pregnancy include assistance with morning sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, heartburn, digestive disorders, high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, as well as common prenatal orthopedic concerns including carpal tunnel, pelvic pain, low back pain, and sciatica.

Additionally, research has shown acupuncture to be effective for breech presentation as well as labor induction when appropriate. A more recent study has shown that acupuncture leading up to labor and delivery can decrease the length of first and second stages of labor for moms. Moms receiving acupuncture prior to delivery also report improved postpartum recovery. Acupuncture can improve milk supply as well as address common lactation issues.  Acupuncture is a deeply therapeutic modality designed to benefit the health and well-being of expectant moms.