Pregnancy Acupuncture in Vancouver
Acupuncture can help facilitate comfortable and healthy pregnancies and help you prepare for a satisfying birth experience. Acupuncture can be an effective and safe treatment option for women to manage their health concerns and complaints while pregnant. We joyfully support women through the miracle of pregnancy and support you through the many physical and emotional changes that occur with confidence and care.
Acupuncture for cervical ripening
Cervical ripening as a concept originates from the broader medical understanding of the physiological changes that need to occur for childbirth. It involves the softening, effacing (thinning), and dilating (opening) of the cervix, which are necessary for the passage of the baby during childbirth. This process can be influenced by various medical and non-medical methods, including pharmacological agents, mechanical methods, and traditional practices such as acupuncture.
Often stress and over-activation of the sympathetic nervous system can hinder our hormonal system and readiness for labor. Cervical Ripening Acupuncture can help calm this over-activation, allowing the hormonal transitions of the last weeks of pregnancy to unfold naturally. By listening to your stories, easing fears, and addressing any physical discomfort like back pain, we clear the path for you to enter labor naturally.
Initial Cervical Ripening Acupuncture session should be planned in the 36th week of pregnancy for most women, and 34th week of pregnancy if you will be requiring early induction due to factors such as advanced maternal age, gestational diabetes, or hypertension. The timing of these sessions is critical as it aligns with the natural progression towards labor, allowing the body to gradually adapt and prepare for childbirth.
Acupuncture for birth preparation
Pre-birth acupuncture consists of a series of weekly Acupuncture sessions beginning at 36 weeks until the spontaneous onset of labor. During these treatments, we can address both your pregnancy complaints, treat baby’s positioning as well as help prepare for a smooth and efficient labor. And no, there are no acupuncture points on the cervix!
Cervical Ripening is another way to describe birth preparation with its emphasis on relaxing the mom, increasing her energy, opening and regulating the energy of the pelvis, moving blood flow to the reproductive organs which in turn helps the body soften and prepare for an easy and gentle birth. These treatments aim is to help the body get ready to initiate labor on its own when both the mother and baby are ready and that labor is as smooth as possible thereby minimizing medical intervention.
A New Zealand study published in 2006 found that women who received weekly acupuncture in the 4 weeks prior to birth had a:
- A 35% reduction in the number of medical inductions
- A 31% reduction in epidural use
- A 32% reduction in emergency C-section rate
- A 9% increase in normal vaginal births
Acupuncture for optimal fetal positioning
Acupuncture and moxibustion (the warming of a specific acupuncture point with an herbal stick) can be helpful to support optimal positioning for a baby who by 34 weeks is still breech or at 37 weeks is facing posterior or for a baby at 40 weeks who has not yet descended. Our intention is for the mother and baby to have the gentlest birth possible. With our treatments, we help in regulating the woman’s energy, lowering her stress, in opening the pelvis and by increase fetal movements so that if the baby is able and choses to turn, and descend, the conditions will be optimal.
In our experience acupuncture during pregnancy can be effective in treating the following:
- Morning Sickness, heartburn, constipation
- Insomnia and anxiety
- Threatened miscarriage
- Pain: Hip/Pelvic, Sciatica, Headaches, Carpal Tunnel, Varicocities
- Optimal fetal Positioning, Breech, Posterior Presentation
- Cervical ripening and Post-Term Induction
- Birth Support Acupuncture (Acupuncture in Labour)
- Postpartum and Breastfeeding support
Acupuncture for postpartum recovery
After giving birth, the body goes through many hormonal changes that can manifest both physically and emotionally. Acupuncture can help moderate these hormonal changes, smooth this transition and help the woman recover. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can help speed recovery and stabilize the mood and increase milk supply.
We believe, proper rest, support and self care in the postpartum period are vital for a smooth recovery as parents focus on the immense task of caring for their newborn(s). It can be a very challenging time. At Acupuncture we are honoured to help you in this recovery in both routine care or to help manage symptoms such as; constipation, urinary and pelvic floor problems, insomnia, back pain, hip pain, low milk supply, carpal tunnel, insomnia, night sweats, postpartum depression, or fatigue associated with the postpartum time.
Acupuncture for lactation support
There are specific acupuncture points as well as herbal remedies that may help increase the milk supply in lactating women. We can also discuss dietary and lifestyle changes to support healthy milk supply.
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Acumamas Wellness
301 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0A9
(778) 323-3973