Gentle Care for Mother and Baby
Pregnancy is a unique and transformative time, but it can also come with challenges like nausea, fatigue, and aches. So many patients come to acupuncture for support with fertility, and then continue treatments, to help them throughout the pregnancy journey.
Acupuncture offers a safe, natural way of supporting women and their babies throughout pregnancy to help them feel more comfortable.
Gentle Care for Mother and Baby
Pregnancy is a unique and transformative time, but it can also come with challenges like nausea, fatigue, and aches. So many patients come to acupuncture for support with fertility, and then continue treatments, to help them throughout the pregnancy journey.
Acupuncture offers a safe, natural way of supporting women and their babies throughout pregnancy to help them feel more comfortable.
Luckily, acupuncture has been used for centuries to support our health. More recently, fertility acupuncture has become increasingly popular because of the research that backs its success. Not only is it proven by research to have better outcomes, but we see it in the clinic every week in terms of successes and how much better patients feel in themselves.
Common Pregnancy Conditions We Support
Every patient has a different journey based on their experiences. Often, the first or third trimester feels harder than the second, so sometimes, it's just about supporting you throughout the marathon of pregnancy.
Having said that, here are some of the everyday things I see in the clinic:
- Morning sickness and nausea
- Fatigue and low energy
- Back pain, hip pain, and sciatica
- Carpal tunnel and neuropathy
- Anxiety, stress, and sleep issues
Josh is a compassionate practitioner and has supported me through a loss, a difficult third trimester, and post-partum complications. I treasure the space he creates at every consultation and the care and thought he brings to his practice. I feel listened to and the relief that his interventions bring me have been unmatched. I recommend Josh wholeheartedly!
— Katie
How Acupuncture Helps During Pregnancy
Acupuncture is a safe, drug-free treatment which can make the journey as seamless as possible. Here are some of the ways:
- Reduces nausea and sickness
- Eases musculoskeletal pain in the back, hips, and pelvis
- Supports better sleep and relaxation
- Encourages healthy circulation to reduce swelling and discomfort
Acupuncture can also help support the baby. By nourishing the mother, we support the baby, and there are many colloquial benefits, such as better cognitive function, faster walking, and much more. There are points like Kidney 9, known as the "beautiful baby" point.
What to Expect
The initial consultation helps us understand your journey and how you are experiencing your health now. It also allows us to explore how we can best help you.
It's always fun to treat because we can manage the environment to support you. The initial focus is on finding a comfortable treatment position for you, which is relaxing and supportive. This is often the hardest part. After you're comfortable, we will start the treatment, and each needle will be chosen to support you and your baby.
Many women find acupuncture one of the most relaxing hours of their week during pregnancy.
What to Expect During Your Treatments
Deep consultations explore your fertility journey, including your menstrual history, lifestyle factors, and everyday life. It’s often in the small details, in how you perceive your fertility health, that can improve your success rates and ensure you are getting the best guidance.
Holistic assessments help us examine your overall wellbeing, stress levels, diet, and other health factors. This allows us to create tailored treatment plans, depending on whether you suffer from digestive issues or mental health issues, to ensure you are getting unique treatments based on your personal situation. We are making you the best version of yourself and optimising your fertility chances.
Every treatment is different. We often use a series of 4-10 needles to support your fertility and general health, with treatments differing from one session to the next. It's about utilising the full range of over 365 points to tailor each treatment depending on how you are feeling and where you are in your cycle.
Many patients notice better cycle regularity, reduced stress, and greater balance and wellbeing within the first few sessions. Promising results show this, and it isn't just the fantastic feedback we receive from patients.
Why Choose Our Clinic?
- A practitioner who is trained in obstetric acupuncture
- Support throughout your pregnancy for both your physical and mental wellbeing
- A friendly face who knows you, accepts you as you are, as any pregnancy can be a rollercoaster, so having a safe space to be your authentic self can be so powerful
- Gentle, natural, and pain-free treatments to help you along every stage of the process
