Pregnancy can be an amazing time in a woman’s life, but it can also come with a lot of aches, pains, nausea, and even vomiting. And worse yet, most medications and Western medicine tools aren’t safe for use during pregnancy.
Maybe you’re currently experiencing nausea and/or vomiting to the point that you can’t even work your job for a full 8 hours a day. Or maybe you have excruciating sciatica that’s making it difficult to move around and function.
Or maybe you’re having an increase in headaches, Charlie Horse/muscle spasms are disturbing your sleep, anxiety is higher than ever, and your doctor said, “Well, you’re pregnant and these things just happen during pregnancy and there’s not much we can do about it…”.
I think pregnant patients should and can expect better care during this joyous and important time of their lives.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be used to treat the following during pregnancy
During your pregnancy, I’ll be working to ensure that we prevent as many problems as possible, but also treat any arising symptoms. I’ll also work on preparing your body for labor and delivery during each trimester.
Recommended Frequency of Acupuncture During Pregnancy
- 1st Trimester (through week 13): Acupuncture 1x/week
- 2nd & 3rd Trimester: Acupuncture 1x/month*
- Beginning at Week 36 (beginning 1 month before the due date or expected delivery date): 1x/week
- Breeched Position of Fetus: 1-2x/week
- Labor Support the week of the Due Date or Medical Induction: 3 treatments, conducted daily for 3 consecutive days
Check out our research page here for studies regarding the efficacy and safety of acupuncture during pregnancy.
Already pregnant and ready to move forward with a consultation?
Book one of the following on my booking calendar.
Less than 35 weeks pregnant → book a Pregnancy Program Consultation (Virtual) – 20 Minutes
After consultation book Existing Patient Acupuncture Treatment – 60 minutes for ongoing acupuncture treatments
35-40 weeks pregnant → book an Initial Labor Prep Acupuncture Treatment – 60 minutes (Includes consultation + acupuncture treatment)
Still have questions? Book a FREE 20-minute Q&A Call here.
*Patients can come in more frequently for acupuncture sessions, but once a month is the recommended minimum. Some patients continue acupuncture weekly or biweekly to help with stress, anxiety, headaches, digestive issues, and other aches and pains.