“Can you get acupuncture during pregnancy?”

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“Can you get acupuncture during pregnancy?”

I am a 27 year old female. I want to know can you get acupuncture during pregnancy?

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**Phavikone Sundara** Acupuncturist Kent, WA · Accepted Answer

Phavikone Sundara Acupuncturist Kent, WA

Yes, but it is very important that you notify your practitioner that you are pregnant to be sure they are comfortable with it. Then if they are comfortable treating you they can avoid points that could cause problems with your pregnancy.

**Kaiti Wang** Acupuncturist Baytown, TX · Accepted Answer

Kaiti Wang Acupuncturist Baytown, TX

Same point can .

**Christie Luu** Acupuncturist Westminster, CA · Accepted Answer

Christie Luu Acupuncturist Westminster, CA

Yes.

**Catherine Rahm Coudray** Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy · Accepted Answer

Catherine Rahm Coudray Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy

Yes

**Tara Foster** Acupuncturist Arcata, CA · Accepted Answer

Tara Foster Acupuncturist Arcata, CA

Yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

**Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo Acupuncturist

Absolutely. The trick is finding a practitioner who would be comfortable treating you during pregnancy who has never seen you before. I personally do, but i have known many people who, for liability reasons, will not. In our industry, we tend to get the blame for anything that goes wrong, and none of the credit when everything goes right. :-)

**Carolyn Shannon Sullivan** Acupuncturist Randolph and Stoughton, MA · Accepted Answer

Yes, you can. Acupuncture is safe for low- or no-risk pregnancies; for high-risk, consult your OBGYN first. There are acupoints and areas of the body to be avoided during the first trimester. So long as you seek treatment from a LICENSED acupuncturist and not an MD that practices dry needling, you will get proper care. A practitioner who is licensed by the state, has had a minimum of 3 years education in a Master's level accredited school, will know how best to care for you after conducting a thorough health history.
Good luck!!!

**ryan bishop** Acupuncturist loxahatchee, fl · Accepted Answer

ryan bishop Acupuncturist loxahatchee, fl

Yes

**Gina Musetti** Acupuncturist Honolulu, HI · Accepted Answer

Regarding acupuncture during pregnancy: There are many variables to this. Number one, you need to make sure that your acupuncturist is skilled in treating women during pregnancy. There are many things that can be treated, such as morning sickness, nausea, vomiting, etc., then there are things that cannot be treated. Please find an acupuncturist who specializes in fertility, pregnancy and post-partum care.

Thank you,

Gina Musetti

**Linda Catherine Faust** Acupuncturist Beaverton, OR · Accepted Answer

Linda Catherine Faust Acupuncturist Beaverton, OR

Yes you can get acupuncture while you are pregnant. Acupuncture can help with morning sickness. There are some points that are prohibited during pregnancy.

**Ms. Jennifer Mohr-Boscaino** Acupuncturist Pleasantville, NY · Accepted Answer

Ms. Jennifer Mohr-Boscaino Acupuncturist Pleasantville, NY

Always speak with your physician before having acupuncture to confirm it is right for you. In general, yes, you can have acupuncture while pregnant. Acupuncture is often used for morning sickness, low back pain, and shoulder pain during pregnancy.

**Dr. Alexandre Yves Hillairet** Acupuncturist Ventura, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Alexandre Yves Hillairet Acupuncturist Ventura, CA

Acupuncture is used in pregnancy to treat pain, nausea, and other conditions. It is usually recommended because there are no side effects. We have a lot of pregnant women who find relief from acupuncture.

Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM.

**David Chen** Acupuncturist Whittier, CA · Accepted Answer

David Chen Acupuncturist Whittier, CA

Good morning,

For your question, the answer is yes. But with restrictions, acupuncture is not recommended for the first 2 1/2 months of pregnancy as a general rule. Counsel with your practitioner is highly recommended.

David

**Richard S. Mandell** Acupuncturist Brookline, MA · Accepted Answer

Richard S. Mandell Acupuncturist Brookline, MA

Hello,

Yes, acupuncture is very safe during pregnancy. In fact, when medications are contraindicated, acupuncture is a good option and is frequently used for such complaints as back pain, morning sickness and nausea, headaches, and fatigue.

Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac.

**Brittany Petrick** Acupuncturist FLAGSTAFF, AZ · Accepted Answer

Brittany Petrick Acupuncturist FLAGSTAFF, AZ

Absolutely! Acupuncture is very beneficial during pregnancy and can help both mom and baby have a healthier pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum period.

**Jessica Ra'chel Newman** Acupuncturist LONG BEACH, CA · Accepted Answer

Jessica Ra'chel Newman Acupuncturist LONG BEACH, CA

Absolutely! And it is very helpful!

**Barbara Maddoux** Acupuncturist Albuquerque, NM · Accepted Answer

Barbara Maddoux Acupuncturist Albuquerque, NM

Yes, you can get acupuncture during pregnancy.

**Natalie Ramsey** Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Natalie Ramsey Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey

Absolutely! Acupuncture during pregnancy will help to alleviate symptoms of pregnancy and also help to ease the body into labor toward the end.

**Sharee Conrad** Acupuncturist Sherman Oaks, Ca · Accepted Answer

Sharee Conrad Acupuncturist Sherman Oaks, Ca

Yes it’s wonderful during pregnancy

**Ms. Loretta M. Osik** Naturopathic Physician Danbury, CT · Accepted Answer

Ms. Loretta M. Osik Naturopathic Physician Danbury, CT

YES BUT CERTAIN POINTS NEED TO BE AVOIDED BECAUSE THEY ARE TOO STIMULATING.

**Daisy Dong** Acupuncturist Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Daisy Dong Acupuncturist Denver, CO

Yes, I often see pregnancy in the first trimester for morning sickness or risk of miscarriage or in the third trimester for lower back pain, abdominal cramps, or induce labor before the due day.

**Dr. Mark H. Nolting** Naturopathic Physician Edmonds, Washington · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mark H. Nolting Naturopathic Physician Edmonds, Washington

Yes indeed but always seek out a professional licensed acupuncturist with specific training and experience in pregnancy.

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Pushpa Chandra Preventative Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine Vancouver, BC

I would not recommend

**Victor Tsan** Homeopathic Physician Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Accepted Answer

Victor Tsan Homeopathic Physician Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Yes, but you have to inform your acupuncturist that you are pregnant.

**Christy Soto-Johnson** Naturopathic Physician Phoenix, AZ · Accepted Answer

Hi there,

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Very exciting. Yes, acupuncture performed by a trained, licensed acupuncturist is safe during pregnancy as we are taught which points are unsafe to perform during pregnancy, thus avoiding using them. An added bonus - we are also taught which points can help support pregnancy, from morning sickness to heartburn and there’s even points to help encourage baby to turn the correct direction if baby is turned sideways (transverse) before birth!

**Andrea Cillo** Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York · Accepted Answer

Andrea Cillo Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York

Absolutely. Though it is of extreme importance that you notify your practitioner of your pregnancy. During pregnancy, there are certain points that cannot be needled to ensure your and your child's safety.

**Ms. Ellen D. Leonard** Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR · Accepted Answer

Ms. Ellen D. Leonard Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR

Absolutely. I treat pregnant women all the time throughout their pregnancy for all manner of issues. I can even induce labor and turn a breach baby. I strongly recommend finding an acupuncturist near you.

**Ms. Qin Milla Mu** Acupuncturist San Jose, CA · Accepted Answer

Ms. Qin Milla Mu Acupuncturist San Jose, CA

Yes, you can get acupuncture during pregnancy, but have avoid some points.

**Jeff Rippey** Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO · Accepted Answer

Acupuncture is generally safe over the entire course of a pregnancy with one caveat: patients need to make sure they're seeing an actual board certified, state licensed acupuncturist. In the US acupuncture/Chinese medicine is currently in a weird position - there are many different providers who can technically offer 'acupuncture' without attending or graduating from an accredited school of Chinese medicine. These other providers sometimes have minimal training and, particularly in the case of pregnancy, there are safety concerns.

From the perspective of classical Chinese medicine, there are points which should be avoided in pregnancy. Often someone not fully trained in Chinese medicine isn't aware of this fact and doesn't know which points to avoid.

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