Care
Acupuncture
Fine, single-use needles at a few points on the hands, feet, back, legs or ears while you rest.
Acupuncture is a form of care from traditional Chinese medicine. Your acupuncturist asks about your week, your sleep and how your body feels, then chooses a small number of points with you. In pregnancy the points are chosen with extra care.
Who usually comes
People in any trimester who want a quiet hour
People in the weeks after a birth
Partners and relatives who carry a lot
A visit
What a visit is like, in order
- 01
Step 1: We talk
About 20 minutes about your week, your sleep and whom you see for your pregnancy or recovery.
- 02
Step 2: You settle in
On your side with pillows, or in a recliner. Loose clothing rolled up, and a blanket if you like.
- 03
Step 3: The needles
A few thin needles. You may feel a pinch or a dull ache, and you rest for about 20 minutes.
- 04
Step 4: A plan
Before you leave, we say what we did and what we suggest next. You decide.
Good to know
Before and after
What you may feel afterward
Many people feel relaxed or sleepy. Mild soreness or light bruising at a point can happen. Drink water and take it easy for the rest of the day.
Tell us first
How far along you are and what your doctor or midwife has said, blood thinners or a bleeding disorder, a pacemaker, lymph node removal, or a fear of needles. We adjust, or suggest other care.
How many visits
Your acupuncturist suggests a plan on the first visit, such as a few visits close together and then fewer. It is a suggestion, not a promise, and results vary. You can change it or stop at any time.
What it does not do, and when to see a doctor
It does not replace your doctor, your midwife, your medicine or emergency care. See your doctor or midwife first for bleeding, severe or sudden pain, a fever, or a baby who moves less than usual. In an emergency, call 911.
Questions about acupuncture?
Ask us before you book. We explain what each visit costs before it starts.