Pregnancy is a transformative journey filled with excitement and significant changes to your body, mind, and emotions. At Aligned & Centred Acupuncture, we understand these challenges and are here to support you with the ancient practices of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, which have been trusted in China for millennia to aid in pregnancy health and foetal development. Our skilled practitioners work with pregnant women daily, offering comprehensive care tailored to your unique needs.

Here’s how our pregnancy Acupuncture can assist you throughout your pregnancy:

Support Across All Trimesters:
First Trimester: This critical period lays the groundwork for a healthy pregnancy. Acupuncture can help ease morning sickness, vomiting, fatigue, headaches and pain management
Second Trimester: As your body adjusts, Acupuncture can alleviate heartburn, haemorrhoids, stress, sleep issues, oedema and headaches, while promoting balance and comfort.
Third Trimester: Preparing for birth, Acupuncture can help with sciatica, hip joint, pubic, and back pain, ensuring your body is ready for labor and delivery.

Breech Babies: About 4% of babies are breech near the end of pregnancy. While many turn on their own by the 36th week, we offer a specialised Acupuncture and moxibustion protocol using mugwort to encourage the baby to turn naturally, ideally between 33 and 37 weeks.

Labor Induction: Starting at 34 weeks, firstly with relaxation of all pelvic muscles, then after the actual induction, we recommend weekly acupuncture sessions to prepare your body for birth. This approach has shown to facilitate smoother labor experiences and timely delivery. If you're past your due date, Acupuncture offers a gentle alternative to traditional labor-inducing methods. Acupressure during delivery can also help manage pain and reduce stress.

Postpartum Care: Recovery after childbirth is crucial. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can support your healing process, restore your energy, and address postpartum issues like shoulder and back pain, fatigue, prolonged bleeding, night sweats, milk supply support, and postpartum depression. At Aligned and Centered, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, effective care throughout your pregnancy journey and beyond, ensuring you and your baby thrive.

For more info on how we can help, please contact us!