“Is acupuncture good in early pregnancy?”
I am a 22 year old female. I want to know if acupuncture is good in early pregnancy?
23 Answers
AcupuncturistAcupuncturist
yes
Yes. Morning sickness acupuncture is very helpful, and all that is related to pregnancy.
Depends on what is being treated. It can be done but usually best to wait till after the first trimester.
Yes, especially with morning sickness.
Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo
Acupuncturist
Acupuncture is literally always good. Unless you are a hemophiliac. Or previously traumatized by needles presenting as a current needle phobia.
Acupuncture is good throughout the entire pregnancy.
In the first trimester is very good to control morning sickness. During the first and second trimesters is quite common to receive acupuncture to aid on baby’s development and help mom with all the hormonal changes. On the third trimester acupuncture is great to treat back pain and prepare the baby for the birth. Acupuncture is famous to help with mal-position of the baby, starting at week 34. Also after the birth, acupuncture can help to prevent postpartum depression, helps mom to replenish her energies, aid’s lactation, helps treating prolapse of the organs.
To learn more about what acupuncture have to offer during pregnancy, please make an appointment and visit my website www.mountainandlake.org
In the first trimester is very good to control morning sickness. During the first and second trimesters is quite common to receive acupuncture to aid on baby’s development and help mom with all the hormonal changes. On the third trimester acupuncture is great to treat back pain and prepare the baby for the birth. Acupuncture is famous to help with mal-position of the baby, starting at week 34. Also after the birth, acupuncture can help to prevent postpartum depression, helps mom to replenish her energies, aid’s lactation, helps treating prolapse of the organs.
To learn more about what acupuncture have to offer during pregnancy, please make an appointment and visit my website www.mountainandlake.org
Acupuncture During Pregnancy: Safety, Benefits, and Risks - https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/acupuncture-during-pregnancy
Thank you for your inquiry about acupuncture. Yes, acupuncture is fine for early pregnancy...it can really help relieve morning sickness. There are certain points that should not be
used, and an acupuncturist will know which ones those are. After 12 weeks, needles should not be used on the abdomen.
I hope that is helpful.
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
used, and an acupuncturist will know which ones those are. After 12 weeks, needles should not be used on the abdomen.
I hope that is helpful.
Mary Hills, DACM, LAc
Acupuncture can be very beneficial during early pregnancy, especially if you're experiencing morning sickness. Numerous research studies have shown that acupuncture can significantly reduce nausea and vomiting. It is important, though, that you work with an acupuncturist who has worked with early stages of pregnancy before and that you tell you acupuncturist you are pregnant before receiving treatment.
Hi there,
Acupuncture is generally very helpful at any stage of pregnancy. For example, it can help some of the conditions related to pregnancy as: nausea, tight muscles/sciatica or for better sleep, edema or even a restless baby. Acupuncture can help give a pregnant mother more energy, better sleep and is generally a good “tonic” for the future mother’s overall well-being. Additionally, acupuncture can help breech positions, varicose veins and help prepare the mother’s body for delivery, as well as, help with lactation and postpartum emotional issues.
Hope this answer helps addresses your questions and congratulations!
Jody Eisemann, L.Ac., NCCAOM
Acupuncture is generally very helpful at any stage of pregnancy. For example, it can help some of the conditions related to pregnancy as: nausea, tight muscles/sciatica or for better sleep, edema or even a restless baby. Acupuncture can help give a pregnant mother more energy, better sleep and is generally a good “tonic” for the future mother’s overall well-being. Additionally, acupuncture can help breech positions, varicose veins and help prepare the mother’s body for delivery, as well as, help with lactation and postpartum emotional issues.
Hope this answer helps addresses your questions and congratulations!
Jody Eisemann, L.Ac., NCCAOM
In the hands of someone who has experience treating pregnant women, acupuncture is very safe throughout the pregnancy. The questions is, "Is it good?" It is good for morning sickness, fatigue, recurring miscarriage, which are all common things that happen in early pregnancy.
Yvonne R. Farrell, DAOM, LAc
Yvonne R. Farrell, DAOM, LAc
Acupuncture is used in early pregnancy to reduce any discomfort such as nausea, pain... and it also helps to relax the future mother.
Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM.
Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM.
Yes, depending on desired results, can be very effective.
Congrats!
Congrats!
Yes. Acupuncture is safe during pregnancy and can help to keep you healthy and pain free.
Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac.
Richard Mandell, Lic.Ac.
Acupuncture is safe and good at any time. Make sure you let your practitioner know if you are pregnant as there are some points to be avoided. Is there a specific reason you'd be seeking acupuncture?
Yes, acupuncture is good in early pregnancy and throughout pregnancy. The caution comes with the *licensed acupuncturist's* training, as there are certain acupuncture points and techniques, during specific trimesters, which will be inappropriate and contraindicated. Also, acupuncture and acupressure can be very helpful during labor. Always check for the *licensed acupuncturist's* training and experience in treating pregnancy issues.
Absolutely. Acupuncture helps increase blood flow and circulation to your baby, decrease inflammation, and help balance your body to help with symptoms you may be experiencing during pregnancy such as nausea, low energy, lack of appetite, swelling, and emotional balancing.
Yes, absolutely. It can help maintain the pregnancy and reduce symptoms.
Yes, morning sickness and risk of miscarriage
Yes, acupuncture is good in early pregnancy but some points you should avoid because can cause early miscarriage.
Yes! Acupuncture can help with symptoms such as morning sickness and fatigue, support the development of the baby, and support the overall health of both the mother and the baby.
There are points that should be avoided during pregnancy, however. If you are pregnant, you must notify your practitioner before proceeding with treatment.
There are points that should be avoided during pregnancy, however. If you are pregnant, you must notify your practitioner before proceeding with treatment.
Acupuncture is good for any phase of pregnancy. I help gals get pregnant, keep their pregnancies, mitigate nausea and back pain and other things they may experience during the pregnancy. I can turn a breach baby, and help induce labor if the baby is late. There's no bad time for acupuncture.
Assuming you're seeing an actual board certified and state licensed acupuncturist, yes, acupuncture can be quite helpful throughout a pregnancy.
In the early trimesters acupuncture can help to manage nausea. In later trimesters acupuncture can help with low back/pelvic pain. Also, consider acupuncture if you happen to catch a cold while pregnant - most cold medications will be out of the question and acupuncture can help from a symptom perspective.
Pregnancy is one of those cases where it's fairly important to make sure you're seeing a provider who attended and graduated from a school of Chinese medicine rather than a chiropractor, PT, or physician who may have minimal to no actual training in Chinese medicine.
The classics of Chinese medicine have a short list of points which are contraindicated in pregnancy. These points are thought to be too 'stimulating' and have the potential to bring on uterine contraction and cause miscarriage. Poorly trained providers are often unaware of this prohibition and don't know which points to avoid. In addition, some of these points are go-to points for problems like nausea and low back pain. Again, poorly trained providers don't know how to treat these issues when the go-to points are off the table.
You want a provider with either a Dipl Ac or a Dipl OM national board certification and an L.Ac. or R.Ac. state credential. For pregnancy issues, you may also want to seek out someone who has an ABORM (American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine) qualification. To find local L.Ac./R.Ac. you can use the 'Find a Practitioner' link at NCCAOM.org. To find an ABORM certified provider you can go to ABORM.org.
In the early trimesters acupuncture can help to manage nausea. In later trimesters acupuncture can help with low back/pelvic pain. Also, consider acupuncture if you happen to catch a cold while pregnant - most cold medications will be out of the question and acupuncture can help from a symptom perspective.
Pregnancy is one of those cases where it's fairly important to make sure you're seeing a provider who attended and graduated from a school of Chinese medicine rather than a chiropractor, PT, or physician who may have minimal to no actual training in Chinese medicine.
The classics of Chinese medicine have a short list of points which are contraindicated in pregnancy. These points are thought to be too 'stimulating' and have the potential to bring on uterine contraction and cause miscarriage. Poorly trained providers are often unaware of this prohibition and don't know which points to avoid. In addition, some of these points are go-to points for problems like nausea and low back pain. Again, poorly trained providers don't know how to treat these issues when the go-to points are off the table.
You want a provider with either a Dipl Ac or a Dipl OM national board certification and an L.Ac. or R.Ac. state credential. For pregnancy issues, you may also want to seek out someone who has an ABORM (American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine) qualification. To find local L.Ac./R.Ac. you can use the 'Find a Practitioner' link at NCCAOM.org. To find an ABORM certified provider you can go to ABORM.org.
