Acupuncture in Pregnancy

Acupuncture is a safe and gentle therapy that can support you throughout your pregnancy. At Jo Mac Acupuncture, I help manage common pregnancy symptoms and promote overall health for both you and your baby. Acupuncture may help reduce nausea and morning sickness, ease back pain and pelvic discomfort, improve digestion, and support better sleep. It may also help manage stress and anxiety, helping you feel calmer and more relaxed throughout your pregnancy.

In the later stages, complementary Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapies such as moxa can support optimal positioning of the baby. Acupuncture can encourage relaxation before labour and may help prepare the body for a smoother birth. Each treatment is tailored to your individual needs, ensuring comfort, safety, and support at every stage of pregnancy.

Initial appointment

Comprehensive assessment and personalised treatment plan.

Price: £75
Duration: 1hr30mins

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Follow-up appointment

Ongoing care to maintain and enhance results.

Price: £65
Duration: 1hr

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Key Benefits of Acupuncture in Pregnancy

  • Reduces nausea and morning sickness
  • Eases back, pelvic, and joint pain
  • Supports better sleep and relaxation
  • Helps manage stress and anxiety
  • Improves digestion and overall health
  • Supports optimal baby positioning before birth
  • Prepares the body for labour

In clinic, I often treat:

  • Relief from nausea and morning sickness
  • Reduction of back, pelvic, and joint pain
  • Support for insomnia and fatigue
  • Management of stress and anxiety
  • Assistance with digestion and bloating
  • Support for optimal baby positioning
  • Preparation for labour and easing contractions

How it works

Acupuncture works by gently stimulating specific acupoints on the body to promote balance, circulation, and relaxation. During pregnancy, this can help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and support the body’s natural ability to adapt to the physical and hormonal changes of pregnancy.

Improved circulation helps ease aches and discomfort, supports digestion, and encourages optimal positioning of the baby in the later stages. By activating the body’s relaxation response, acupuncture can also reduce anxiety and alleviate insomnia, helping you feel more comfortable and supported throughout your pregnancy.

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