Gentle support through all four trimesters
Let acupuncture be part of your village—from pregnancy to postpartum
Pregnancy and early motherhood are times of profound change—physically, emotionally, and spiritually
Acupuncture offers a gentle, supportive place within your village in every stage of pregnancy. Acupuncture treatments through the first trimester offer reassurance during an exciting and sometimes tenuous time as well as support for physical symptoms. It is a safe and effective therapy for common pregnancy symptoms and for preparing for birth. In the weeks and months after birth, acupuncture can nourish and replenish the body and spirit and address postpartum symptoms.
In all stages of pregnancy, we can address:
- Nausea and morning sickness
- Fatigue
- Colds and congestions
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Carpal tunnel
- Back pain
- Headaches
- Anxiety
- High blood pressure
Pre-birth Treatments
(36 weeks & beyond)
Weekly acupuncture sessions beginning at week 36 can help gently ripen the cervix and support your body as it prepares for labor. Rather than “inducing” labor, these treatments reinforce and enhance the work your body is already doing on its own. Points are located on the arms and legs, and patients receive guidance on acupressure techniques to use at home for comfort and self-care.
Breech Presentation
Acupuncture and moxa (heat therapy) are most effective between weeks 32–35 in encouraging a breech baby to turn. Treatments after week 35 may still be helpful, but space becomes limited as baby grows. You’ll also receive instruction on using a moxa stick at home for a 10-day course of treatment.
Labor Induction
Acupuncture does not induce labor in the same way that medical interventions do. More accurately, it supports the body in completing the process it already knows how to do. After a course of pre-birth treatments starting at 36 weeks, microcurrent (“e-stim”) can be added a few days before a planned medical induction for a stronger response. Each treatment plan is individualized based on health history and previous birth experiences.Your body knows what to do—we’re here to gently guide and support it along the way.
Support for Postpartum, the fourth trimester
Acupuncture can be deeply restorative in the weeks and months after birth, when your body is healing and your world has shifted overnight. Whether you’re navigating emotional changes, recovering physically, or settling into feeding and sleep rhythms, acupuncture offers support for both body and spirit.
We can address:
- Postpartum anxiety or low mood
- Low milk supply
- Night sweats
- Digestive changes
- Fatigue and depleted energy
- Pain from birth or feeding posture
- C-section recovery
Pregnancy and Postpartum Treatments
Whether you are coming in for morning sickness, wanting help for a smooth labor, or recovering after birth, all pregnant and postpartum patients start with a New Patient Prenatal Visit ($165).
Weekly visits in the first trimester is a typical treatment plan for reassurance and symptom support, then monthly in the second and third trimesters or more as symptoms arise. For labor support we recommend weekly visits starting at week 36 to prepare for birth, and sooner for breech presentation.
Getting Started
Book with us:
Schedule a New Patient Prenatal Visit online or call our clinic to make an appointment.
Questions?
We’d love to hear from you! Email us or book a free 15-minute consultation.
