Acupuncture for pregnancy

Acupuncture for pregnancy

Acupuncture in pregnancy is a safe and effective alternative therapy to promote a natural labour. It can be used throughout the pregnancy, helping with nausea and sickness in the 1st trimester, managing pain, discomfort and SPD (pelvic pain) during the 2nd trimester and in helping to prepare the body for labour in the 3rd trimester.

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Acupuncture in Pregnancy: A Natural Approach to Enhance Labour

For many years acupuncture prior to labour has been confined to helping women who have experienced problems in previous pregnancies and who were seeking a subsequent more natural delivery. But following research this is now being extended to supporting all women. This is accepted practice in hospitals in Germany and is being used as an alternative therapy more and more in the UK.

Confirmed midwifery feedback shows that pre-birth acupuncture has clinically relevant benefits that include:

  • Reduction in medical induction rates

  • Reduction in women receiving epidurals

  • Reduction in emergency caesarean sections

  • Increase in normal vaginal birth

Kate has over 10 years experience working specifically with acupuncture in pregnancy. As well as offering the specific pre-birth treatment at weeks 37, 38 and 39, Kate is able to tailor the treatment to deal with any other concerns that may be present prior to labour. Acupuncture is particularly helpful for any sleep disturbances or any anxiety.

Acupuncture in pregnancy treatments include:

1st and 2nd Trimester

  • Nausea, sickness and hyperemesis

  • Constipation

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Insomnia and fatigue

  • Musculoskeletal conditions including backache and pelvic pain

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

3rd Trimester and specifically pre-birth (36-40 weeks):

  • Preparing the pelvis and cervix for labour (4 sessions)

  • Turning breech babies

  • Natural induction of labour

Minor discomforts of late pregnancy (which can seem major!) such as heartburn, constipation, anxiety and sleeping difficulties.

Acupuncture offers a holistic and empowering approach to enhance your labour experience. Reduce the need for medical interventions and embrace a more natural birthing process with acupuncture during pregnancy.

  • Kate has been an incredible support to me, both physically and emotionally.

    Frances, Bristol

  • Kate has been an integral part of my journey, genuinely sharing in my successes

    Frances, Bristol

  • A LIFE CHANGING EVENT LEFT ME A SHELL OF MY FORMER SELF BUT AFTER ONE ACUPUNCTURE SESSION WITH KATE I BEGAN TO FEEL BETTER

    Laura, London

Book your acupuncture appointment with Kate

If you have never had acupuncture with me before, select First Appointment, otherwise select Acupuncture Appointment. My availability will be visible and you can book, amend or cancel your appointment at your convenience. You will receive a confirmation email and a reminder before your appointment.

I operate a 24h cancellation policy, if you have any questions or concerns please email kate@thewayofliving.co.uk.

Payment will be taken at the end of our session by card. £75 for concessions.

FAQS

Here are some of our most asked questions, please do get in touch if you have any queries or would like to talk through how I can help you.

  • Acupuncture is used safely during pregnancy and can even be used in the first trimester to support early pregnancy issues such as nausea and vomiting.

    It is worth checking with your practitioner that they are happy to work with you in this way first. Kate has a special interest in pregnancy and has in the past set up and worked in an NHS hospital to offer this treatment to women.

  • It is possible to start acupuncture at any time if you need support with physical symptoms.

    You can even start or continue acupuncture in the '2 week wait' period following an IVF transfer. This treatment is designed to support what is happening in the body. Acupuncture can even be used to support when there is a threatened miscarriage.

  • Acupuncture is a safe, effective drug free support or alternative to pharmaceutical intervention to support pregnancy symptoms and irritations.