Acupuncture for pregnancy Liverpool: Acupuncture is an ancient complementary therapy supported by clinical evidence. Acupuncture is used to offer relief for a wide range of mental and physical health concerns. Fine sterile single use needles are used along meridian channels or sensory nerves throughout your body to facilitate healing. The core principle is based on a channel or channels in our body being deficient, stagnant, or excessive in energy.

Having a midwife offering your treatment provides the reassurance that the safest and most beneficial treatment is offered. Maternity specific acupuncture or acupressure can be used to encourage labour and improve postnatal recovery. 

Some of the other benefits include:

– Improved digestion

– Aids sleep

– Boosts immune system function

– Reduces stress and anxiety

– Pain relief

– Lowers blood pressure

– Improved cognitive function

– Supports organ function

Some of the conditions acupuncture will be helpful for:

– Nausea and vomiting

– Sciatic nerve pain

– Pelvic girdle pain

– Anxiety

– Heart palpitations

– Lactation concerns

– Fatigue

– Hormonal imbalances

Acupressure involves applying pressure to the same acupoints used in acupuncture and can be applied to replace needles. More than one session is recommended, but you will often find a therapeutic result after the first treatment.