Acupuncture for pregnancy support
For thousands of years in China, acupuncture has had a major role in healing and supporting women's health through all phases of life creation - from conception through gestation, to delivery and postpartum recovery. Acupuncture is a natural and powerful modality that can support the expectant mother to carry her pregnancy strongly and comfortably throughout the full term, strengthen her energy and vitality which is needed during gestation and delivery, alleviate many of the common pregnancy and postpartum symptoms, and support her emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being during and after pregnancy.
There is a growing demand for acupuncture as adjunct care among obstetrics patients according to Research on Acupuncture in Pregnancy and Childbirth: The U.S. Contribution due to acupuncture's efficacy in alleviating many common pregnancy disorders such as morning sickness, back pain, edema, breech position, fatigue, mood imbalance, and more.
Acupuncture for pregnancy support is safe
Acupuncture is absolutely safe for mother and baby when administered according to the acupuncture guidelines for obstetrics by a licensed acupuncturist. Acupuncture is also safe for all phases of pregnancy and through delivery.
How acupuncture works for pregnancy
Generally, a pregnancy-support acupuncture treatment is less intensive than a standard treatment with minimal acupuncture point usage and no needle stimulation.
The acupuncture regimen can start the moment pregnancy is confirmed and continuing throughout the term of pregnancy up to the day of delivery.
Frequency of treatment is every 2 weeks if the pregnancy is normal, weekly treatment if there are specific issues to address. This is a general standard guideline for pregnancy acupuncture; the treatment protocol may vary depending on the expectant mother's condition and needs.
Benefits of acupuncture for expectant mother and baby
Regulate energy and blood circulation.
Strengthen the energy system.
Ground energy and reduce hypersensitivity to stressors.
Strengthen the immune system to fight and resist diseases.
Enhance the production and nutritional quality of mother's milk.
Reduce the risk of gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.
Reduce abnormal cravings and control morning sickness.
Balance mood, dispel depression, and elevate spirit.
Strengthen energy and overall vitality.
Support emotional and mental well-being.
Improve sleep, energy, digestion, elimination, and all metabolic activities.
Regulate fluid metabolism, especially beneficial for pregnancy edema.
Significant reduction in postpartum imbalances.
Calming effect on baby during and after pregnancy. Our clinical experience has shown that babies who underwent acupuncture with their mothers during pregnancy are exceptionally calm and much less fussy after delivery.
April Bui, LAC is a Texas licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medicine herbalist, Usui Reiki Master, Holy Fire Reiki Master and Instructor, and owner of Dharma Reiki & Acupuncture clinic. April has been in practice for more than 18 years as an acupuncturist and more than 25 years as a Reiki practitioner. April is passionate about helping people, healing, and teaching. She devotes much focus to her clinical practice as well as training future Reiki healers. April is available for in-person consultation; you will get an in-depth assessment and a personalized treatment plan for your conditions. Schedule your free consultation with April today.
