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

Labour Induction Acupuncture BrisbaneBrisbane

It is rather common for women to seek acupuncture treatment as they are approaching the end of their pregnancy especially if they have been offered a medical induction and would prefer to try a natural means of induction first.

There are certain Acupuncture points that are thought to help prepare the body for labour which are normally stimulated from the 36 to 38 week mark. Somewhere between 3 to 5 treatments may be needed to help with inducing labour.

Whilst the scientific research is currently inconclusive around Acupuncture reducing the rate of C-sections it has found that most likely, it can help increase the readiness of the cervix for labour.

Having a course of Acupuncture treatment before the birth of a baby can also help help relax and re-charge a tired, achey and heavily pregnant body. As the qi and blood of the pregnant mother is replenished, Acupuncture may help her to feel mentally, emotionally and physically ready to take on the demands of child birth and beyond.