You’re pregnant! Or want to be?

There are many questions when you become pregnant or you’re wanting to become pregnant. Partners have them too. Here are some that will start you off in the right direction.

I practice using both Japanese and Chinese acupuncture, to suit the needs of the person. I work with midwives, obstetricians, doulas, lactation and sleep consultants, and other fertility, pregnancy and birth support workers to provide a balanced and supported pregnancy and birth. I hope to assist and support you in your pregnancy and birth, whatever comes up!

Acupuncture has been shown to support fertility and pregnancy conditions, or help to manage symptoms of menopause, or other gynaecological issues, such as PCOS, endometriosis, menstrual pain, heavy or light flow, or lack of periods - and not forgetting male fertility - we’re here to help!

Get in touch to get your questions answered katelevettacupuncture@gmail.com

Acupuncture - how does it work?

Acupuncture is used to maintain or restore health by balancing the energy or Qi (pronounced ‘chee’) in the body - it is often used along with other therapeutic techniques such as gua sha (scrapping), tui na (massage) and moxibustion (or moxa). Chinese and Japanese Medicine theory explains disease and physiological function based on the concepts of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements (Earth, Wood, Water, Fire and Metal). In Western concepts acupuncture has been shown through imaging to work on the nervous and hormonal systems.

Is it safe in pregnancy?

Research is reassuring that there are no increased rates of any problems using acupuncture during pregnancy. However, practitioners are careful to treat women using recommend points and avoiding the use of so called ‘forbidden points’ during pregnancy – These are a small group of points used for cervical ripening, and and can be used after 37 weeks of pregnancy for labour preparation. It is recommended that you consult a licenced acupuncturist for treatment. This may be especially relevant for women who have any complications in their pregnancy