Acupuncture during pregnancy is a powerful way to support both the mother and baby through the various stages of this transformative journey. By focusing on balancing the body’s energy and addressing specific pregnancy-related symptoms, acupuncture can help alleviate discomforts such as nausea, back pain, and insomnia. It also plays a crucial role in promoting overall wellness, reducing stress, and preparing the body for labor, ensuring that both mother and baby are in the best possible health throughout the pregnancy.

As pregnancy progresses, acupuncture can be particularly beneficial in addressing the physical and emotional challenges that often arise. From managing fatigue and anxiety to helping with conditions like gestational diabetes or hypertension, acupuncture offers a natural and effective way to maintain balance and support the mother’s health. This gentle treatment can also encourage optimal positioning of the baby, helping to prepare for a smoother and more efficient labor.

Postpartum care is equally important, and acupuncture can aid in the recovery process by supporting hormonal balance, boosting energy, and promoting healing. Techniques such as mother warming are specifically designed to nurture and restore the mother after childbirth. At Sitting Moon Family Acupuncture, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care that addresses the unique needs of pregnancy and postpartum, helping mothers feel supported and empowered throughout their journey.

Pregnancy:

Health Support During Pregnancy:

Early pregnancy supportive care

Nausea and vomiting

Back pain

Constipation and hemorrhoids

Varicose veins and vulval varicosities

Headaches and migraines

Musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, pelvic and hip pain

Fatigue and exhaustion

Anxiety and Depression

Itching in pregnancy

Hypertension disorders including Pregnancy-induced hypertension

Gestational diabetes

Breech and posterior positioned babies

Preparation for a Medical Induction

Pre-birth acupuncture to prepare the body for an efficient labor

Acupressure taught to support people to use for pain relief during labor

Carpal Tunnel and numbness in hands

Swelling in hands and feet

Insomnia

Miscarriage and threatened miscarriage

And much more!