Our Pregnancy Acupuncture Programme
Preparing for a PregnancyPreparation for pregnancy can begin several months prior to conception. If both partners adopt a preconceptual healthcare programme including fertility acupuncture, reflexology and nutrition for at least 3-4 months prior to conception, it is possible to have an impact on the health of both the egg and sperm and reproductive outcomes.
The First Trimester: (0-12 weeks)
We recommend weekly pregnancy acupuncture during the first trimester. During this stage, there is an increased risk of miscarriage and an even higher risk with IVF pregnancies or where there has been recurrent miscarriage. Maternity reflexology is not available until week 13.
The Second Trimester: (13-28 weeks)
We recommend bi-weekly or monthly pregnancy acupuncture or maternity reflexology during this stage depending on the symptoms associated with your pregnancy.
The Third Trimester: (29-40 weeks)
We recommend bi-weekly or monthly pregnancy acupuncture or maternity reflexology during this stage depending on the symptoms associated with your pregnancy.
Pre-Birth Acupuncture
We recommend Pre-Birth Acupuncture in the final 3-4 weeks of pregnancy to prepare women for childbirth. Research has demonstrated that the duration of labour in a group of 140 women giving birth for the first time was reduced from 8 hours and 2 minutes in the control group to 6 hours and 36 minutes in the group that received pre-birth acupuncture on a weekly basis from week 36/37 until the due date.
Post-Natal Care
Acupuncture and reflexology play a key role in the post-natal period to aid recovery. We recommend a couple of acupuncture or reflexology treatments, the first being 3-5 days after childbirth. This treatment is extremely gentle and supportive and helps to restore a hormonal balance.
Conditions That Can Benefit From Pregnancy Acupuncture or Maternity Reflexology:
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Pre-Natal
- Stop Smoking
- Miscarriage
- Morning Sickness
- Nausea
- Heartburn
- Depression or Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Fatigue and Exhaustion
- Small-for-Date Babies
- Posterior Position
- Breech Presentation
- Pre-Birth Acupuncture (week 36+)
- Pelvic Pain
- Symphysis Pubic Pain
- Muscular-skeletal Conditions
- Painful Conditions
- Back Pain
- Neck or Shoulder Tension
- Rib Pain
- Headaches
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Varicose Veins
- Leg Cramps
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Thrush
- Constipation
- Digestive Complaints
- Haemorroids
- Oedema | Swollen Ankles
- Hypertension | HBP
- Sinusitis
- Anaemia
- Labour Induction
- Pain Relief During Childbirth
- Acupressure During Childbirth
- Stillbirth
- Uterine Bleeding
- Post Natal Depression
- Uterine Bleeding
- Abdominal Cramps
- Post Natal Depression
- Breast Feeding Problems
- Breast Discomfort
- Mastitis
- Insufficient Lactation
- Night Sweats
- Exhaustion
Ante-Natal
Post-Natal