Acupuncture during pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time of enormous physical, emotional and hormonal change. While it can be an incredibly exciting time, it can also bring symptoms and challenges that leave you feeling exhausted, uncomfortable, overwhelmed or not quite yourself.

Pregnancy acupuncture can offer gentle, supportive care throughout your pregnancy, giving you time to slow down, reconnect with your body and be cared for. At The Healing Space in Bristol, every treatment is tailored to you, your stage of pregnancy and how you are feeling.

Acupuncture helps support your physical and emotional wellbeing and can be used alongside your usual maternity care for anxiety, stress, headaches, heartburn, nausea and pregnancy related aches and pains.

If you are experiencing pelvic girdle pain (PGP), back pain or other musculoskeletal discomfort during pregnancy, acupuncture can also be a valuable part of your wider approach to managing symptoms and helping you feel more comfortable.

Preparing for birth

As you approach the end of your pregnancy, acupuncture can also be used as part of your preparation for birth.

From around 37 weeks, Acupuncture can be great as a gentle, natural approach to encouraging labour when you are approaching or have reached your due date.