Prenatal & Postpartum

Pregnancy is a transformative journey, and acupuncture can support your well being through every phase.

As the body undergoes significant hormonal and physical changes, it’s common to experience challenges. Acupuncture offers gentle, effective support by relieving discomfort and promoting overall balance and wellness throughout pregnancy.

Continued acupuncture care after birth can be very supportive. Acupuncture accelerates healing, reduces pain, restores energy, reduces stress and anxiety and balances hormones.

Prenatal

Acupuncture can help with the following pregnancy challenges:

  • Fatigue

  • Morning sickness

  • Muscle and joint pains

  • Insomnia

  • Digestive issues

  • Pelvic girdle pain

  • Round ligament pain

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

  • Breech position

  • Labour induction/preparation

  • Caesarean preparation

Postpartum

Acupuncture can help with the following postpartum challenges:

  • Fatigue/exhaustion

  • Insufficient lactation (not producing enough milk)

  • Constipation and hemorrhoids

  • Mastitis (inflammation or an infection of one or both breasts)

  • Night sweats and hormonal imbalances

  • Pelvic pain, and recovery after a C-section

  • Postpartum depression and anxiety

  • Urinary incontinence 

  • Uterine bleeding

Pregnancy & Postpartum Frequently Asked Questions

  • Acupuncture is safe and supportive throughout every stage of pregnancy. I use  evidence-based methods that integrate traditional Chinese acupuncture with modern research, ensuring a safe, comfortable and effective experience during pregnancy and into the postpartum period.

  • The ideal frequency of acupuncture treatments during pregnancy depends on your individual needs and trimester. Weekly sessions may be helpful for managing discomfort, while others may need less frequent care.

    For birth preparation, I recommend weekly acupuncture from 36 weeks, twice weekly from 39 weeks, and as often as needed after 40 weeks.