Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) & Acupuncture have been used during pregnancy for thousands of years. There is a complete area of TCM medicine known as TCM gynecology with the focus on Women’s Health ranging from Period health, Fertility, Pregnancy, and Beyond. Acupuncture is completely safe and effective to support Pregnancy in all trimesters.

The Benefits of Acupuncture:

The 1st Trimester:

  • decrease nausea and vomiting

  • decrease anxiety and depression

  • increase energy from fatigue

  • process any previous trauma from other births

  • support pregnancy and decrease risk of miscarriage

  • decrease cramping

  • decrease GERD

The 2nd Trimester:

  • decrease anxiety and depression

  • decrease all types of pregnancy pain such as Lower back pain, Hip pain, Mid Back (thoracic) Pain, Neck Pain, Sciatica

  • decrease High Blood Pressure Management

  • balance glucose levels if Gestational Diabetes is discovered

The 3rd Trimester:

  • improving sleep from insomnia

  • decrease pubic symphysis pain

  • decrease all types of pain due to pregnancy

  • decrease GERD

  • may flip Breech position with treatment starting at 32 weeks

  • Natural Labor Preparation and Induction starts at 37 weeks till birth

  • Process any trauma emerging with birth

Acupuncture is only one part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Other therapies include Herbal Therapy, Cupping, Gua sha, nutritional guidance, and more.