Acupuncture can be very helpful in treating pregnancy-related conditions but is it safe? There are a few acupuncture points which are contraindicated in pregnancy but a qualified acupuncturist knows them and will avoid them. In fact there are points which can help when there is a threatened miscarriage. The sterile, single-use needles are used so the risk of infection is minimal. Acupuncture is non-invasive and safe for the mother and baby.
Common health problems acupuncture can help you with:
- Morning sickness, Heartburn, Constipation
- Pains: Back pain, Headaches, Migraines
- Swellings, Allergies, Sinus problems
- Anxiety, Stress, Sleeping problems
- Haemorrhoids, Varicose veins
- Fatigue
- Urinary tract infections, Vaginal itching
- Breech position of the baby
- Incucing labour
- Insufitient lactation, Mastitis
- Baby blues, Depression
- Healing