Pregnancy Acupuncture Brisbane

One of my special focus areas at Michelle Blum Natural Health is supporting women during their pregnancy with acupuncture and naturopathy. 

Being pregnant is one of the most precious and exciting times in a woman’s/couple’s life. In my opinion, it is one of the most divine blessings known to human kind. It is also a time when our bodies start to change and some new and unfamiliar symptoms start to arise. From decreased levels of energy and nausea at the beginning of your pregnancy to feeling aches and pains as you progress into the later stages of pregnancy.

Some women experience marked anxiety during pregnancy especially in their early stages and especially if they have experienced a previous miscarriage. For others, it may have taken a long time to become pregnant and now that they are, worries may begin to surface. Acupuncture in particular can be an effective way to ease any anxiety that you may be experiencing.

Other natural therapies such as Chinese Medicine, Naturopathy, Nutrition and Herbal Medicine are also very safe, gentle and non-invasive options to explore for any pregnancy-related health concerns.

Some of the conditions that many of my pregnant clients seek natural solutions for include:

• Miscarriage prevention

• Low energy especially in the first trimester

• Morning sickness

• Muscle and joint aches and pains

• Leg cramps

• Pubic symphysis pain

• Breech presentation

• Labour induction

• Insomnia

Inducing labour naturally with acupuncture

It is common for women to seek acupuncture treatment to best prepare their bodies for birth.

For labour preparation, it is best to commence treatment from 38 weeks. Usually between 3 and 4 treatments are recommended. Whilst the scientific research is currently inconclusive, many clients who are given are “deadline” by their health professionals have used acupuncture treatments with the aim to induce their labour naturally.