Pregnancy

When preformed by an experienced practitioner, acupuncture can help during the different stages of pregnancy including: 

 

1st Trimester: Nausea, vomiting. 

 

2nd Trimester: Back pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel, pubic symphysis pain.

 

3rd Trimester: Labour prep starting at 37 weeks. Labour prep acupuncture is a weekly treatment beginning at 37 weeks and helps to gently prepare the body for labour. Areas addressed by Labour prep acupuncture are: cervical dilation and effacement, encouraging efficient contractions, reducing anxiety, pain management. baby position.

 

Postpartum: including building milk supply, blocked ducts, wrist, upper body pain, scar  tissue release.