Last Updated on 2 January 2025 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic
Pregnancy is a major event in any woman’s life. Even though it is a beautiful, joyous time, pregnancy can be uncertain and stressful. It can take a toll on a woman’s body and mind, especially if the mother is not prepared. Acupuncture for pregnancy is a solution for common pregnancy-related conditions.
A woman goes through several emotional and physical changes during pregnancy. These changes affect her mental and physical well-being. Many women experience a wide range of pregnancy-related issues, such as morning sickness, back pain, stress and even depression. Chronic stress can also affect a child’s health.
An effective way to deal with these conditions is through Acupuncture. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing technique. It has garnered much attention in recent years because of its multiple benefits. It is a safe, economical treatment for treating common pregnancy-related conditions.
Acupuncture entails the insertion of small metal needles into the skin. An acupuncturist inserts these needles into certain pressure points to alleviate stress and anxiety in pregnant women. It is also an effective tool for inducing labour.
That being said, Acupuncture cannot increase a woman’s chance of getting pregnant. While it can help stimulate natural labour, it cannot cause labour before the baby is due. That can only happen when the baby is ready to come out.
Morning sickness: Since acupuncture targets the wrist, it can reduce pregnancy nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.
Lower back pain: According to the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, acupuncture can alleviate lower back pain and pelvic pain faced by pregnant women.
Depression: Depression is a common phenomenon during pregnancy. It affects between 14 and 23 per cent of expecting women. A study by Stanford University School of Medicine shows that acupuncture can help reduce depression symptoms during pregnancy.
The research found that women who received depression-specific acupuncture experienced a reduction in depression symptoms than those who did not. Although Acupuncture can alleviate the above-mentioned conditions associated with pregnancy, it is advisable to consult a medical practitioner if a pregnant woman has severe depression.
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External References
- Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA)
- Chinese Medicine – Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Chinese Medicine Board of Australia
- Federation of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Societies of Australia (FCMA )
- National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health, USA
- Roberts J, Moore D, 2006, Mapping the evidence base and use of acupuncture within the NHS, Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, University of Birmingham
