Acupuncture in Pregnancy
Acupuncture is a proven safe treatment modality that can be extremely helpful during pregnancy, a time when normal medication is often not permitted. We see clients in all different stages of pregnancy.
Acupuncture can be very effective at alleviating early pregnancy symptoms such as nausea (morning sickness) and exhaustion. All our consultations are completely confidential and tailored to the individual.
Throughout pregnancy, acupuncture can help support any issues that arise from constipation and heartburn through to sciatica and back pain.
During the later stages of pregnancy, acupuncture can help turn a breech presentation, and to induce labour naturally (after 41 weeks, acupuncture can be used to promote the body’s own mechanisms to bring on labour).
Acupuncture has been proven to help promote cervical ripening, which is the preparing and softening/opening of the cervix for labour and delivery. The research that’s been done on this protocol has shown some pretty impressive results:
- Decreased need for pain medication during labour / epidurals
- Decreased risk of having to be medically induced
- Decreased overall duration of active labour
- Decreased risk of emergency c-section during birth
Ideally you want to be seeing your acupuncturist weekly from week 35/36 of your pregnancy for these treatments!
“I saw Cassie through the first trimester of my pregnancy to help treat morning sickness. Cassie saved me - I barely had any sickness throughout my whole first trimester. Having suffered with hormone imbalances and other gynaecological issues in the past, I was so grateful for Cassie’s knowledge and the safe and calming environment she created for me. I felt so at ease and relaxed through my treatments. I could not recommend Cassie more highly!”
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“I went to see Cassie at the end of my pregnancy to help with preparing for labour. She has great experience with women’s health and made me feel very secure and peaceful about birth. Her personal experience is also a plus!
In addition, her clinic is lovely ans beautiful which is always a plus for acupuncturist to have such space to practice in! I would recommend 100%.”