Explaining The Circumstances In Which A Pregnant Women Needs Acupuncture

by Dr. Attilio D'Alberto Acupuncture & Fertility Expert in London

Pregnancy brings in the joy of motherhood. It is a time when a lady starts feeling special. But then, this is the period when the expecting mom needs special care and attention to avoid any kind of mishaps. During this period, a lot of hormonal and physical changes take place that results in a lot of additional discomforts. It’s quite a common scenario when expecting moms suffer from nausea, backache, nausea, and fatigue problems. Although these conditions are common and normal during the time of pregnancy, there are certain treatment procedures to address these complaints.

Acupuncture is a tested procedure to address these pre-pregnancy issues. Regular acupuncture sessions during the time of pregnancy help in setting a proper foundation for not only the expected mom but the baby that’s growing inside. Women who have received acupuncture during fertility tends to have an easier and comfortable experience giving birth when compared to those who don’t receive such a treatment. In fact, studies have concluded the fact that women who receive acupuncture at least once in a week mostly during the final month of pregnancy tend to experience shorter labor than those who are not involved with the acupuncture treatment process.

The question is: whether acupuncture is totally safe during the expecting phase?

Well, the concept of acupuncture during the time of pregnancy has been practiced for thousands of years. And yes, the process has always proved to support uncomplicated delivery and healthy pregnancy. Medical sciences have also provided reasons that justify the benefits of acupuncture treatment during pregnancy. There is no adverse effect and the process is totally safe. Yes, it’s true that some of the acupuncture points are totally forbidden during the time of pregnancy. That’s ok. There are certain points that must be avoided since those points may result in stimulating uterine contractions. But then, a licensed acupuncturist would have enough expertise and experience to figure out the points that should be avoided and the ones that would be safe for use. More importantly, every pregnant patient involved in acupuncture treatment would be observed regularly by an OB or midwife to keep the acupuncturist well informed about any kind of health issues or complications.

During the first trimester, acupuncture treatment helps in setting a proper foundation for a healthy pregnancy. Treatments are provided accordingly to prevent any kind of miscarriage and also to address any kind of early pregnancy symptoms like fatigue and nausea.

During the second trimester, fertility acupuncture London helps in maintaining the right balance to the body and takes necessary actions to provide ample relief from different complications that are common during the time of pregnancy. For addressing some specific issue or complications, patients need to come in more frequently.

During the third trimester, acupuncture treatment helps in preparing the body for the labor and delivery process. To handle breech presentation, acupuncture treatment is offered in between the weeks 32-36. Acupuncture treatment for labor induction is offered after the week 39 if there seem to be no complications with the patient.