The journey through pregnancy is filled with profound joy, excitement, and anticipation. But it can also come with physical discomforts and emotional challenges that leave expectant mothers feeling wiped out and miserable. The hormone shifts, structural changes, metabolic demands and other complex processes can brew up a host of issues like nausea, pain, swelling, anxiety and more.
If you’re an expectant mother in the Newport Beach area struggling with uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms, know that you don’t have to just grit your teeth and count down the days. There is help – specifically through customized acupuncture treatments from the compassionate healers at Newport Wellness Group.
Acupuncture: A Safe, Gentle Option for Pregnancy Support
Some women hesitate to try acupuncture during pregnancy, worried it may not be safe. However, research confirms acupuncture causes no harm to mother or baby when performed correctly by licensed acupuncturists. That means you can safely use its numerous benefits to find relief from common pregnancy issues. This natural, holistic therapy gently prompts the body’s innate self-healing abilities by stimulating specific points along energy pathways.
Acupuncture is often remarkably effective for quelling nausea, easing aches and pains, lifting fatigue, settling anxious nerves and more. Even high-risk pregnancies marked by hypertension, breech positioning or recurrent miscarriages can benefit. For issues like sciatic nerve or rib pain, acupuncture may be the only viable solution since many medications are contraindicated during pregnancy.
Custom Relief for Common Pregnancy Discomforts
From first trimester woes to third trimester aches, your acupuncturist can bring welcome relief with specialized treatment protocols. We help pregnant women every day address conditions like:
- Digestive distress – Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, hemorrhoids
- Headaches & body aches – Migraines, rib pain, back pain
- Swelling & cramping – Edema, leg cramps, carpal tunnel
- Anxiety, irritability & trouble sleeping
- Reproductive issues – Bleeding, threatened miscarriage
- Respiratory woes – Sinusitis, stuffy nose, allergies
- Labor preparation
- Breech presentation
In addition to acupuncture sessions, your practitioner will provide stress relief and emotional support Plans are tailored to your unique situation and phase of pregnancy.
Preparing for a Smooth Labor and Delivery
Some expectant mothers also use acupuncture to help prepare their bodies for labor and delivery. Weekly treatments during the last 6 weeks of pregnancy can help ripen the cervix, promote proper baby positioning, encourage uterine contractions and reduce chances of interventions. Even during early labor, acupuncture can accelerate dilation and progression.
Those hoping for a medication-free childbirth may especially benefit from this natural support. According to a 2018 study published in the Journal of Integrative Medicine, first-time mothers who received acupuncture during their third trimester reported an average of 3 fewer hours in labor compared to the control group. Among first-time mothers, the acupuncture group also had a 32% lower rate of Cesarean sections. This biological fine-tuning can pave the way for a calm, efficient birthing process. [1]
Experience Acupuncture’s Gentle Healing Touch
If you’re expecting a little one and struggling with uncomfortable symptoms, acupuncture provides a safe, effective way to find relief naturally. At Newport Wellness Group, our licensed acupuncturists have supported countless women through exciting, challenging pregnancies. We consider it a true privilege to help guide and nurture new life into the world.
Contact us today to learn more about our personalized prenatal acupuncture services. Our compassionate team is happy to answer your questions and help you enjoy a healthy, vibrant pregnancy to the very last push!