Experienced Pregnancy Support
Prenatal Acupuncture
Acupuncture is ideal in pregnancy because of the benefits of treatment without medication. When provided by an experienced practitioner acupuncture during pregnancy is very safe and effective for many conditions.
Pain Management
Acupuncture has been shown to be a safe and effective alternative to traditional pain management techniques in pregnancy. We address migraine headaches, back pain and sciatica, carpal tunnel pain, round ligament, abdominal pain, and more
Digestive Health
Acupuncture can help reduce or eliminate digestive issues such as reflux, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting
Studies on Prenatal Acupuncture
Labor Preparation
Prenatal acupuncture sessions beginning week 37 can:
Facilitate the gradual onset of labor
Reduce stress, anxiety, pain, and discomfort
Correct breech position (optimal time from 34-36 weeks gestation)
Mental Health
Acupuncture has been shown to be an effective way to manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions throughout pregnancy and postpartum
Postnatal Support
We encourage new moms to return for one or more postpartum acupuncture sessions. These visits address pain, emotions, post-surgical healing, and breast-feeding issues
Resources for Pregnancy and Postpartum
Trendsetters in Acupuncture Prenatal and Postnatal Care
Raven Lang is a treasured mentor on everything TCM, women's health, pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Raven was a Licensed Midwife and an Oriental Medical Doctor and highly recommended by the women graduating from my TCM Master's program, so as soon as I was licensed I took all of her comprehensive Art and Science of Obstetrics courses
Debra Betts is an essential mentor to those of us practicing Chinese Medicine with a special focus on Pregnancy and Postpartum. We refer women to her site often for specifics about acupressure in pregnancy and labor, addressing breech presentation babies, and more
Claudia Citkovitz is a fabulous and fun mentor on TCM during Pregnancy and Labor
Dr. Lily Nichols RDN educates women about nutrition in pregnancy and beyond