Acupuncture & Pregnancy
Growing a baby can be hard work, Chinese medicine and acupuncture are there to support you and ease the journey. Acupuncture can support women throughout all stages of pregnancy. It helps balance hormones, reduce nausea and fatigue, relieve common discomforts like back pain and sciatica, and calm the nervous system. As pregnancy progresses, acupuncture can also help prepare the body for birth by encouraging optimal baby positioning and softening the cervix.
Pregnancy can take a toll on the body.
We take an holistic approach using acupuncture to support the pregnant body by promoting balance within the nervous and hormonal systems, improving circulation, and easing musculoskeletal tension.
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Holistic Pregnancy Care
Chinese medicine & Acupuncture may be able to ease and help manage symptoms associated with pregnancy, while also bringing a sense of calm and balance.
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Acupuncture offers natural relief for lower back and hip pain during pregnancy by gently releasing muscular tension, improving circulation, and reducing inflammation. As your body changes and the pelvis shifts to make space for your growing baby, these areas can become sore or strained. Acupuncture is a soothing option to help you move through pregnancy with greater comfort and ease.
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Nausea and queasiness are common in early pregnancy and can impact daily comfort and wellbeing. Acupuncture is a traditional therapy that may assist with the management of mild pregnancy-related nausea. It is often used as part of a supportive care approach to help women feel more at ease during the first trimester.
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Reflux and heartburn are common concerns during pregnancy, often due to hormonal shifts and physical pressure on the digestive system. Some women use acupuncture as a complementary therapy to help manage these symptoms. It may support relaxation and digestive comfort as part of a broader care plan discussed with your healthcare provider.
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Pelvic discomfort can arise during pregnancy as the body adjusts to support the growing baby, with changes in posture, ligaments, and pelvic alignment. Acupuncture may assist with relaxation and provide a sense of ease during movement, as part of an overall care plan guided by your healthcare team.
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Acupuncture for Labour Preparation
In the final weeks of pregnancy, some women choose to include acupuncture as part of their birth preparation. It is traditionally used to support relaxation, promote a sense of calm, and help the body prepare for labour. Acupuncture may be included alongside other supportive measures discussed with your midwife or healthcare provider.
Acupuncture and Induction Support
Some women seek acupuncture around their estimated due date as part of a supportive approach to preparing for labour. Acupuncture is traditionally used to encourage balance and relaxation in the body.
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Mild fluid retention is common in pregnancy, particularly in the legs, ankles, and feet. Acupuncture may be used as part of a supportive approach to help manage this discomfort. It may assist with circulation and promote a sense of overall wellbeing.
We also recommend manual lymphatic drainage to move fluid in pregnancy.
Pregnancy care
We also offer pregnancy massage, and lymphatic drainage massage for fluid retention in pregnancy.
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A soothing and nourishing treatment to ease the aches and pains associated with pregnancy. Pregnancy massage offers expectant mamas relief from common discomforts like back pain and swelling while promoting relaxation and reducing stress. We also offer postnatal massage, which new mama’s can receive anytime after birth as long as they feel ready.
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Lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle technique helpful during pregnancy when there is swelling (oedema). By stimulating the lymphatic fluid it helps reduce fluid retention in the legs, feet, hands, and face. We also offer post-surgical lymphatic drainage for recovery after a C-section.
