8th September 2010 
Pregnancy #01

How can acupuncture help in pregnancy?

For over 3000 years Traditional Medicin has promoted specialised treatment for woemn in pregnancy care and following birth. Pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal recovery are viewed in traditional Chinese medicine as a window of opportunity to enhance the woman's well being.

Acupuncture treatment during pregnancy can help with:
  • nausea
  • anxiety
  • constipation
  • heartburn
  • insomnia
  • tiredness and exhaustion
  • restless legs and itching
  • hypertension
  • back pain

    It can also help with the turning of breech babies using the gentle technique of moxibustion.

    Labour Preparation is another area where acupuncture can be beneficial. Acupuncture can help to prepare the body for labour starting from a month before the due date.

    Also acupressure techniques for pain relief during labour can be taught to your birthing partner.