Pregnancy Acupuncture

Service Description

Acupuncture is generally considered safe during pregnancy, especially when performed by a qualified and experienced practitioner such as Laura. It can be beneficial for managing pregnancy-related symptoms like nausea, back pain, and even breech presentation. Carried out in our therapy room, your acupuncture session will last 45 minutes, and involves an assessment of your general health, medical history and a physical examination, followed by insertion of the acupuncture needles. This stimulates sensory nerves under the skin and in the muscles, resulting in the body producing natural substances, such as pain-relieving endorphins. It's likely that these naturally released substances are responsible for the beneficial effects experienced with acupuncture. The needles used are very fine, single-use, pre-sterilised needles that are disposed of immediately after use. Once in place, they will be left in position for a length of time lasting from a few minutes up to around 30 minutes. You may feel a tingling or a dull ache when the needles are inserted but you should not experience any significant pain. A course of acupuncture is usually recommended because it can take a few sessions for you to see improvements. Acupuncture in pregnancy can be beneficial for : · Nausea and Vomiting, especially in early pregnancy. · Back Pain, reducing low back pain and pelvic pain, common during pregnancy. · Breech Presentation, combined with moxibustion acupuncture, may help turn a baby from a breech position to a head-down position. · Birth Preparation, Pre-birth acupuncture can help prepare the body for labour by softening tissues, optimizing pelvic alignment, and improving relaxation. · Stress Relief, Acupuncture can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being during pregnancy. · Other Conditions, helping with digestive problems, insomnia, and other pregnancy-related discomforts. During the session, you'll usually be asked to sit or lie down. You may also be asked to remove some clothes so the practitioner can access certain parts of your body.