Second Trimester

At this time acupuncture can be beneficial in supporting your renewed energy levels and help you feel relaxed as well as provide an opportunity to address any minor ailments or imbalances including muscular & skeletal pain (sciatica, backache, rib & symphysis pubis pain), heartburn, haemorrhoids & vulval varicosities, constipation and carpal tunnel syndrome. A specific treatment at week 26 using “moxa” is recommended to continue building strength. *
*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.