Pregnant women are reluctant to take drugs except when absolutely necessary, so many benefit from acupuncture as a safe drug free relief from the minor ailments which accompany pregnancy.
In an ideal world it would be most beneficial to treat a women as they try to get pregnant and then during pregnancy. However, acupuncture is still very effective and gives great relief if commenced during pregnancy.
Experience and research have shown that the majority of pregnancy ailments can be treated successfully with acupuncture. These ailments are generally treated as ‘par for the course’, however it is not necessary to suffer in pregnancy.
Postnatal acupuncture can be fantastic for rebalancing the body and boosting energy levels. Acupuncture is also extremely useful in alleviating the symptoms of postnatal depression.
