Acupuncture in the 1st Trimester

4-12 weeks

Acupuncture in the first trimester of pregnancy can ease many symptoms. Many people experience fatigue, bloating, breast tenderness, increased urination, headaches, constipation, nausea and vomiting.

Acupuncture has beneficial impacts to the developing embryo, in addition to reducing many first trimester symptoms. There have been several studies now that suggest that acupuncture can reduce the risk of miscarriage, especially in recurrent pregnancy loss, and increase implantation rates whether you conceived naturally or with IUI/IVF.

Acupuncture in the 2nd Trimester

13-27 weeks

Acupuncture in the second trimester can ease the transitions that occur as you start to feel and look more pregnant.

Acupuncture is used to treat many complaints such as:

  • Back pain
  • Round ligament pain
  • Heartburn
  • Leg cramps
  • Insomnia
  • Stress and tension

Acupuncture in the second trimester supports your body at a time when it is beginning to shift and change.   At the end of this trimester, we begin to think about acupuncture to help prepare you and your baby for birth.

Acupuncture in the 3rd Trimester

28-40 weeks

Acupuncture can help ease symptoms of back pain, pubic symphysis pain, edema- swelling in your hands and feet, reflux and heartburn, and insomnia.

Around 37 weeks it is a good time to begin to prepare your body for labor. Acupuncture for labor induction is done 1-2 times per week to begin to soften the cervix and promote a smooth, healthy labor and delivery.

What to Expect

Your First Acupuncture Visit

Your first visit is an in-depth visit covering all relevant details about your health history. How long you’ve been trying to conceive, details about your cycles and any prior evaluations and lab work you have done. We will also discuss factors such as sleep, nutrition, timing of intercourse, cycle awareness and much more. I’ll recommend any additional lab and diagnostic testing and we’ll discuss recommendations such as lifestyle modifications, diet, supplements and herbs. You will leave the visit with tools that you can implement right away.

You will receive a customized nutrition and lifestyle plan, intercourse timing recommendations, customized supplement and herbal recommendations.

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