Acupuncture during Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings significant physical and emotional changes, and many women choose acupuncture as part of their approach to supporting their wellbeing at this time.
I have completed extensive post-graduate training in obstetric acupuncture and am a member of the Acupuncture for Childbirth Team (London).
Acupuncture is commonly used during pregnancy to support women experiencing :
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stress and anxiety
- Fatigue
- Musculoskeletal aches and pains, including pelvic girdle pain
- Digestion discomfort and heartburn
- Sleep difficulties
- Oedema (swelling)
- Breech presentation (using moxibustion)
- Preparation for labour
Birth Preparation Acupuncture
I offer birth preparation acupuncture from 36 weeks of pregnancy. This typically involves a series of weekly treatments from week 36 designed to help support women as they prepare for labour and birth.
Acupuncture After 40 weeks
Some women choose acupuncture when they reach or pass their estimated due date. In these situations, acupuncture may be used as part of an individualised treatment plan aimed at supporting the body as it prepares for labour.
Treatment frequency is tailored to the individual, although two or three appointments over several days are often recommended where appropriate.
