Pregnancy Support
Pregnancy is a time of incredible transformation—physically, emotionally, and energetically. As your body grows and nourishes new life, it’s natural to seek gentle, effective ways to support your well-being without relying on medications or invasive treatments. Acupuncture provides a holistic approach to pregnancy care, helping to ease discomfort, promote balance, and prepare you for a smooth labor and postpartum recovery.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we believe that pregnancy symptoms aren’t just something to endure—they’re signals of how your body is adapting. Addressing these imbalances early can help prevent depletion and ensure you have the energy (Qi) needed to support both you and your baby.
How Acupuncture Supports Each Stage of Pregnancy
First Trimester: Laying the Foundation
The 1st trimester is a time of rapid development—the embryo implants, the neural tube forms, and the heart starts beating. This is also when many women experience morning sickness, fatigue, mood shifts, and digestive issues as hormones fluctuate.
Acupuncture in early pregnancy focuses on:
✔ Stabilizing the pregnancy and supporting implantation
✔ Easing nausea and morning sickness
✔ Regulating hormones to balance stress, mood and energy
Because the 1st trimester is a delicate time, I recommend weekly treatments to provide essential support for both mother and baby.
Second Trimester: Growth & Expansion
By the second trimester, many women feel a renewed sense of energy as early pregnancy symptoms ease. Meanwhile, the baby’s bones strengthen, hearing develops, and facial expressions form—a time of incredible growth!
But as the body changes, some discomforts can arise, including:
✔ Gestational diabetes & high blood pressure
✔ Sciatica, leg cramps, dizziness, & swelling (edema)
✔ Digestive issues & heartburn
For the 2nd trimester most women benefiting from one to two treatments per month, to help maintain balance and relieve any discomfort.
Third Trimester: Preparing for Birth
In the final stretch, your baby is rapidly growing, gaining weight, and getting into position for birth. This is also when the body experiences more strain, leading to back pain, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and difficulty sleeping.
Acupuncture in the third trimester focuses on:
✔ Keeping the uterus relaxed to support full-term pregnancy
✔ Encouraging optimal fetal positioning
✔ Relieving pain and discomfort from the extra weight
For the 3rd trimester, I recommend to come back in weekly starting at week 35-36 for pre-birth acupuncture until delivery to help prepare the body for labor. Additionally, acupressure techniques can be used during labor to help manage pain naturally and promote a smooth delivery.
Embrace a Supported Pregnancy
Acupuncture is a safe, gentle, and effective way to support you through every stage of pregnancy. Whether you’re looking for relief from first-trimester nausea, second-trimester discomforts, or third-trimester preparation for birth, acupuncture offers a holistic way to feel more comfortable, balanced, and supported.
Book your pregnancy acupuncture session today and experience the benefits of a well-supported pregnancy.
