First Trimester

An introductory session with our acupuncturist will support you in the early weeks and include advice and an opportunity to ask any questions you might have, as well as a chance to develop a treatment plan for the rest of your pregnancy. Specialist physical and emotional support is provided if your pregnancy is the result of assisted conception or you have experienced previous miscarriage. A specific treatment at week 12 using "moxa" is recommended to help the pregnancy strengthen.*
Many women suffer debilitating nausea & vomiting during the first trimester that can make working or looking after the other children in the family a very difficult task. Research has shown acupuncture to be a safe and effective treatment for nausea & vomiting in the first trimester.
*Moxibustion: traditionally Artemisia vulgaris (“Moxa”) is burned and used to warm a specific acupuncture point or a whole area of the body. In pregnancy the focus is on maintaining good yang energy. The treatment is relaxing and soothing and particularly useful if you feel the cold or are pregnant during the winter months.