Acupuncture and Pregnancy                       Relevant links:   Childbirth/labour
                                                                                             Infertility


Acupuncture provides natural and gentle care. Due to it's minimal effects on the foetus, it is the treatment of choice for many pregnancy related conditions.

    ‘acupuncture in obstetrics is drug-free, clinically effective and cost-effective’ BJOG 2002 (An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)



Acupuncture may be used as an optimizing and preventive measure. Due to it's action on the cervix, the treatment may result in a shorter and less complicated delivery.

World Health Organization on Acupuncture and Pregnancy:

    "In early pregnancy, acupuncture can be used for the prevention and treatment of morning sickness."

    "Acupuncture is useful if induction of labour is desired, such as in prolonged pregnancy; the effect is comparable with that of oxytocin by intravenous drip."

    "Acupuncture stimulates milk secretion after childbirth and can be used to treat deficient lactation..."


Other pregnancy related conditions that may benefit from acupuncture include backache, malposition of foetus, pregnancy and postnatal depression, high blood pressure, urinary incontinence, anxiety, fatigue and insomnia.



Please contact us to find out how we can help you to prevent the complications and to get you healthy, strong and ready for the delivery.