We are here to support you through every stage of your pregnancy.
Pregnancy acupuncture therapy offers gentle intervention and nurtures the natural physiology of both you and your baby. With decades of experience in supporting mothers-to-be, our practitioners at Axis Acupuncture are here to help you through every stage of your pregnancy.
First Trimester
Acupuncture is a safe and natural way to treat a number of the unwanted symptoms that come with the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. During this stage, we focus on keeping Qi and blood in harmony within the body to create a healthy foundation for your pregnancy by nourishing your baby, the womb and lining.
The first trimester of pregnancy will incur changes in hormone levels, the fatty tissue and muscles in the body, and the size and shape of your uterus and from early pregnancy, the yin and yang, Qi (energy flow) and blood must gain a new balance. Requiring different parts of the body to work harder to ensure there is adequate circulation being sent to the uterus. When there is difficulty rebalancing to these new demands in the first trimester, symptoms such as lack of energy, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, headaches, heartburn, constant urination, dizziness, insomnia, spotting or vaginal bleeding, and back aches may start to arise. Acupuncture in the first trimester will focus on balancing yin and yang, Qi (energy flow), and blood.
First Trimester Symptoms We Can Treat:
- Fatigue or Anemia
- Stress and Anxiety
- Morning sickness
- Headaches and Migraines
- Aches and Pain
- Supporting the pregnancy through to the next term
Second Trimester
The second trimester may start to return energy levels and reduce the nausea from the first trimester. Acupuncture during this stage will focus on other symptoms that may arise such as poor digestion, heartburn, bloating, constipation, poor sleep, musculoskeletal pain, headaches, and immune support.
Second Trimester Symptoms We Can Treat:
- Poor digestion
- Heartburn
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Poor sleep
- Aches and Pain
- Headaches and Migraines
- Stress and Anxiety
- Immune support
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acupuncture Safe During Pregnancy?
Yes, acupuncture is generally safe when performed by a qualied practitioner experienced in prenatal care. Our practitioners are trained to use gentle, pregnancy-safe techniques tailored to each stage of pregnancy to ensure both mother and baby are safe.
When Should I Start Acupuncture During My Pregnancy?
You can begin acupuncture at any stage of pregnancy. Many patients start early to address symptoms like morning sickness and continue treatment as they progress. We also offer sessions specically aimed at preparing for labor in the nal weeks of pregnancy.
What Symptoms Can Acupuncture Treat During My First Trimester?
• Fatigue or Anemia
• Stress and Anxiety
• Morning Sickness
• Headaches and Migraines
• Aches and Pain
• Supporting the pregnancy through to the next term
What Symptoms Can Acupuncture Treat During My Second Trimester?
• Poor Digestion
• Heartburn
• Bloating
• Constipation
• Poor Sleep
• Aches and Pain
• Headaches and Migraines
• Stress and Anxiety
• Immune Support
What Symptoms Can Acupuncture Treat During My Third Trimester?
• Preparing the body and mind for delivery
• Stress and Anxiety
• Progressing labour and decreasing the length of active labour
Can Acupuncture Help Turn A Breech Baby?
Acupuncture is a safe and effective way to turn a malpositioned foetus. Your practitioner will help to prevent any blockages by releasing Qi to help baby move into an optimal position for birth. We typically recommend starting this treatment around 32–36 weeks, depending on your practitioner’s assessment.
How Can Acupuncture Support Labour Preparation?
During the last few weeks of pregnancy, your acupuncture treatments will focus on preparing the body and mind for the delivery. During this stage, the acupuncture can assist with cervical ripening and relaxing tendons and ligaments in the pelvis. It will also increase blood ow, which can improve nutrition to the baby via the umbilical chord and decrease stress. Research shows that receiving regular acupuncture for 30 weeks onwards signicantly decreases the risk of a medical induction, emergency caesar, forceps delivery, the need for epidural and decreases the length of active labour. In preparation for birth, acupuncture has been found to be highly effective in encouraging and progressing labour once the due date is reached.
Can Acupuncture Support Me During the Post Natal Period?
Yes, during this time, receiving support from your practitioner can help with post natal recovery, breast milk production, sleep, energy and hormonal changes that may affect mood.
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Third Trimester
Acupuncture during the third trimester will focus on preparing the body and mind for the delivery and post natal period. During this stage, acupuncture can assist with cervical ripening and relaxing tendons and ligaments in the pelvis. Acupuncture will also increase blood flow, which can improve nutrition to the baby via the umbilical chord and decrease stress.
Research shows that receiving regular acupuncture for 30 weeks onwards significantly decreases the risk of a medical induction, emergency caesar, forceps delivery, the need for epidural and decreases the length of active labour.
In preparation for birth, acupuncture has been found to be highly effective in encouraging and progressing labour once the due date is reached.
Third Trimester Symptoms We Can Treat:
- Preparing the body and mind for delivery
- Stress and anxiety
- Progressing labour and decreasing the length of active labour
Fourth Trimester–Post Natal Period
During this time, receiving support from your practitioner can help with post natal recovery, breast milk production, sleep, energy and hormonal changes that may affect mood.
Fourth Trimester Symptoms We Can Help:
- Recovery from birth
- Breast milk production
- Sleep
- Energy
- Hormonal changes that may affect mood
Breech and Posterior Positions
Acupuncture is a safe and effective way to turn a malpositioned foetus. The practitioner will help to prevent any blockages by releasing Qi to help baby move into an optimal position for birth.
If you have any further questions about how acupuncture can help you during your pregnancy, please call the clinic (07) 5501 5500.
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