Pregnancy Acupuncture

Chinese Medicine has been used for over 2000 years to help people have a more comfortable pregnancy

There is no need to put up with a lot of conditions that may arise during pregnancy. Chinese Medicine has been used for over 2000 years to help with many complaints that may be causing some anguish during the course of pregnancy.

As we know taking western medication in some circumstances may not be favourable for the development of the baby, a specialist trained Chinese Medical Practitioner will use acupuncture as a non-invasive form of treatment which has quite effective results.

Conditions that can be effectively treated with pre-birth acupuncture:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Heartburn
• Constipation
• Varicose veins, haemorrhoids
• Urinary tract infections
• Musculskeletal - sciatica, rip pain, symphisis pubis pain, neck and upper back, carpal tunnel, leg cramps, fatigue and exhaustion.
• Anaemia
• Insomnia
• Anxiety & depresion
• Itching
• Sinusitis
• Hypertension
• Oedema
• Breach & posterior positions
• Induction
• Threatened miscarriage

Conditions that can be effectively treated with post-natal acupuncture:

• Mastitis
• Depression
• Scar infection
• Uterine bleeding
• Night sweats
• Breast-feeding problems
• Insufficient lactation

Pre-birth Acupuncture:

Pre-Birth Acupuncture can be initiated at around 36-37 weeks and continued weekly up until labour commences.

As well as having the follow benefits it can also be a good time to deal with any medical conditions that may be affecting the mother e.g. sciatic and lower back pain, breech/posterior positioned babies, pregnancy induced hypertension, heartburn, haemorrhoids, insomnia, any emotional problems – fear or anxiety of birth etc.

Benefits of pre-birth acupuncture

• Helps women to prepare themselves for naturally efficient labour
• Increases the chances of a more naturally efficient labour
• Emphasis on preparing the cervix and pelvis for labour
• Acupressure points for pain relief and stimulation of contractions
• Time spent in active labour may be reduced
• The need for medical intervention may be reduced

In Chinese Medicine the main importance is to make sure that the woman’s Qi (energy/life-force) and Blood is harmonious and strong prior to delivery. A Chinese saying is ‘if the Qi is correct and if the blood is circulating well labour is described as harmonious’. Therefore acupuncture sessions prior to labour ensure that the qi and blood, the emotions and organs are all in harmony.

Acupressure for labour

Acupressure points can be most effective during labour for pain relief and to help contractions progressing.
Your Chinese Medical Practitioner will discuss the functions and show you the correct location of various points that may be useful during labour.
Acupressure application is a easy and great way for your partner to become involved with the birth.