How Acupuncture Can Support You During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exciting and transformative time, but it can also come with its own set of physical and emotional challenges. Morning sickness, nausea, dizziness, anxiety, constipation, and edema are just a few of the common symptoms that many expectant mothers face. Fortunately, acupuncture can offer a safe and effective way to support you through these discomforts.

Balancing Hormones to Alleviate Pregnancy Symptoms
Acupuncture works by stimulating specific points on the body to help balance hormones and regulate bodily functions. Hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy can cause a wide range of symptoms, and acupuncture can help to alleviate those by restoring harmony to the body's systems.

Common Pregnancy Symptoms That Acupuncture Can Help With:

• Morning Sickness & Nausea: Acupuncture can help reduce the severity of nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy, providing relief from the unpleasant symptoms of early pregnancy.
• Edema (Swelling): Many pregnant women experience swelling, especially in the feet and ankles. Acupuncture can assist in reducing fluid retention and promoting better circulation.
• Dizziness & Fatigue: Hormonal changes and increased blood volume can lead to dizziness and fatigue. Acupuncture helps by improving circulation and energy flow, helping to stabilize these symptoms.
• Anxiety & Emotional Balance: Pregnancy can bring about emotional changes, and acupuncture can assist in promoting relaxation and reducing stress and anxiety.
• Constipation: Pregnancy hormones can slow down digestion. Acupuncture can help stimulate the digestive system, promoting regularity and comfort.

Acupuncture for Breech Fetus & Labor Induction
In addition to managing pregnancy symptoms, acupuncture can also play a vital role in assisting with more specific pregnancy concerns, such as a breech fetus. Acupuncture can help turn a breech baby by using specific acupuncture points that encourage the baby to move into the correct position.
Furthermore, acupuncture is often used in labor induction when the pregnancy has reached full term but labor has not yet started naturally. By stimulating certain points on the body, acupuncture can help encourage the onset of labor, providing a natural alternative to more invasive interventions.

Safe & Natural Care During Your Pregnancy
At Dalhousie Health & Wellness, Tammy Stunden, Acupuncturist, is dedicated to providing safe, gentle, and effective acupuncture treatments tailored to your specific needs during pregnancy. Tammy’s goal is to support your health and well-being throughout this transformative time, offering relief from common pregnancy symptoms and assisting with more specialized concerns.

If you're interested in learning more about how acupuncture can help support you during pregnancy, contact Dalhousie Health & Wellness today to schedule a consultation.

Experience the benefits of acupuncture and enjoy a more comfortable, balanced pregnancy journey!