Acupuncture is a safe procedure during pregnancy
When practised by a fully trained acupuncturist, acupuncture is a perfectly safe procedure during pregnancy. In fact, it’s often a preferred treatment. It is non-pharmacological and addresses issues such as nausea, back pain, and fatigue associated with pregnancy.
Acupuncture can help with nausea and back pain during pregnancy
It is particularly useful for nausea, but can also alleviate a number of other pregnancy symptoms. Many women have acupuncture for relief from back pain in the later stages of pregnancy. At 35 weeks, I encourage my patients to come for weekly treatments. These sessions help to prepare for the birth. This practice can be highly beneficial.
Delayed labour
There are effective acupuncture techniques to help promote labour once you have gone past your due date. Most midwives encourage their patients to try acupuncture first. They believe it is a kinder way to bring on labour if you are overdue. It is also considered better compared to medications for induction.
Breech presentation
Using a moxa technique is effective in encouraging the baby. It helps the baby find the correct position for a breech presentation.
Post birth
Many women have acupuncture and other treatments post-birth especially if labour has been difficult or lengthy. Acupuncture can help to get the body back to normal quickly. The aim is to balance emotions such as anxiety and low mood. It also aims to relieve pain or fatigue in the post pregnancy period.