The main Pregnancy problems that can be helped by a course of Acupuncture are

  • Pregnancy sickness
  • Headaches

  • Heartburn

  • Constipation

  • Backache, Pelvic pain and other muscular skeletal problems

  • Piles and varicose veins

  • Insomnia

  • Restless legs

  • Bleeding in pregnancy

  • Anxiety and Depression

Some of these problems benefit from treatments more than once a week, only a small number of needles  are used during pregnancy and the treatment is very gentle and relaxing.

 

Pre- Labour  acupuncture can improve the possibility of a more potent labour by helping the baby move into a better position and prepare the cervix and pelvis for labour. Points and channels that can be stimulated by acupressure during labour can be taught at these sessions.

  • Breech and posterior positions treated from 34  weeks onwards using moxibustion sticks

  • Fear or stress about the impending birth

  • Pre -birth treatments from 36 weeks onwards to help prepare the mother for an efficient labour

  • Induction of labour from 40+ weeks


Acupuncture in Labour can help with managing the pain and may reduce the length of the stages

  • Pain relief using acupuncture

  • Pre- labour rupture of the membranes

  • Prolonged labour


Postnatal Treatments

  • Mother Warming- a needle free, relaxing moxibustion treatment given post birth

  • Mastitis and other breast feeding problems

  • Afterpains

  • Problems with Perineal area or Wound Scar

  • Depression