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Pregnancy Support

Pregnancy is a joyful time and we want your experience to be as smooth and pleasant as possible. With each trimester comes different challenges, especially for new moms or women who have had difficult pregnancies in the past. We offer a safe and natural approach for the most common problems experienced during pregnancy. Here are some of the most common issues acupuncture can assist with during pregnancy:

First Trimester

Most patients choose weekly visits to:

  • Prevent miscarriage
  • Learn dietary strategies for meeting pregnancy needs and reducing nausea and vomiting
  • Decrease the need for cold, flu or pain medication
  • Symptom management during physician-supervised withdrawal from antidepressants or other medications
  • Reduce headaches, low-back, or chronic pain

Second Trimester

During this time most patients are seen monthly to address minor issues as they arise. More frequent visits are occasionally recommended in the following situations:

  • At risk for preterm labor
  • Uncontrolled nausea and vomiting
  • High risk pregnancy
  • History of complications
  • Hypertension or Gestational Diabetes

Third Trimester

At 37 weeks most patients visit weekly to prepare for labor. This preparation enhances cervical ripening and reduces the time between due date and delivery. Research shows that weekly acupuncture from week 37 until delivery reduces the incidence of induction, and c-section, and decreases the length of time in labor.

Acupuncturists can work alongside the obstetrician or midwife to address the following common problems:

  • Breech presentation-most successfully addressed at 34-35 weeks
  • Inducing labor in post dates pregnancies on recommendation of the OB or midwife
  • Pain management in late stage pregnancy 

Post-natal Care

The arrival of your new baby is an exciting time but can also be exhausting and a very overwhelming. Particularly if you are a first time parent or if you have a little one at home already keeping you busy. Challenges many women face is fatigue and not sleeping well; even when they do get the chance to catch up on sleep. Common issues that can arise in those following months after the birth can be with breastfeeding, too much milk supply or too little, mastitis, baby being unsettled, painful or numb caesarean scar, mum feeling a bit flat as her expectations of motherhood don’t quite match her situation, lack of family support, feeling run down and catching colds more easily. We provide space for women to come in feel supported and have some ‘me time’.