What is pregnancy Acupuncture?

Gentle and safe, Acupuncture can be used through out pregnancy and even during labour. It is a system of healing that works towards restoring optimal harmony and balance in the body by stimulating the flow of Qi (energy) and blood through distinct pathways (meridians) that cover the body like nerves and blood vessels.

Can it help my morning sickness?

In pregnancy acupuncture can be beneficial for many ailments including relieving backache and pubic and joint pain, helping to alleviate morning (or all day!) sickness and boost energy, thus relieving fatigue. It is also beneficial for relieving heartburn, anxiety and constipation. It can be used as early as six weeks into your pregnancy.

I don’t have any symptoms, is acupuncture still useful?

For those with a symptom free pregnancy we recommend treatment at 12, 26 and 36 weeks. Moxa (a herb) is used to support your baby’s growth and your own energy. During the final weeks of pregnancy acupuncture can be used to optimise the position of the baby and prepare your body for labour.

I don’t like needles, will pregnancy acupuncture hurt?

The needles used in Acupuncture are super fine; more like a pin than a needle and certainly nothing like the hypodermic needles that your midwife uses for taking blood.

Will it help my baby come “on time” or turn if breech?

Recent research* shows that acupuncture can induce labour, correct breech position, reduce the experience of pain in labour and lead to shorter delivery times. Weekly sessions of pre-birth acupuncture and/or acupressure from week 37 can prepare the pelvis and cervix for a more efficient labour. For more details of our pre-birth packages click here.

Can acupuncture help me to conceive?

Acupuncture can be beneficial in supporting fertility treatments and boosting your success in achieving a healthy pregnancy. It can work in conjunction with IVF treatments and is currently being tested for its success in relation to helping conception occur. Acupuncture is ideal for treating men as well as women and we recommend both partners have a least an initial consultation when there are fertility concerns.

After birth a post natal acupuncture treatment can help to re balance the body.

Charlotte Youdle

Charlotte holds a BSc(hons) degree in Acupuncture and a postgraduate diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine. She is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine. Charlotte specialises in treating women trying to conceive naturally, and during and after pregnancy. Her own experience of acupuncture and herbal medicine for the treatment of migraines led her to train and develop a passion for Chinese medicine.

Lori Hillman LicAc BSc (Hons) MBAcC (Locum)
Lori graduated from the London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (LCTA) in 1999 and is a member of the British Acupuncture Council. She did post graduate training in Five Element acupuncture at the School of Five Element Acupuncture (SOFEA) in London. Lori teaches gentle birth techniques to expectant couples and runs workshops based on the Five Elements for people who would like to gain deeper insight to their own pattern of emotional and physiological health.
Lavina Cullen

Lavina holds a BSC (Hons) degree and diplomas in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from the London College of Traditional Acupuncture. She is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine. Her passion for treating pregnant women started as a result of her own positive experiences of using acupuncture throughout her first pregnancy. She has since attended postgraduate pregnancy seminars given by Debra Betts. Lavina is on maternity leave from May 2008.

 
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