ACUPUNCTURE FOR PREGNANCY + BIRTH PREPARATION
Your body knows how to do this. Sometimes it just needs a little support along the way.
Whether you're dealing with first-trimester nausea, third-trimester discomfort, or preparing your body for birth, we're here to help you feel more comfortable and confident as your due date approaches.
HOW ACUPUNCTURE SUPPORTS YOUR PREGNANCY JOURNEY
Pregnancy is intense—your body is literally creating another human. Acupuncture provides gentle, drug-free support for the physical and emotional changes that come with growing a baby. We help your body do what it naturally knows how to do, just with a bit more ease.
From conception through postpartum, we work with your body's natural rhythms to help you feel more like yourself during this transformative time.
No matter where you are in your pregnancy, we'll meet you there.
WHAT WE SUPPORT
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Those early weeks can be rough. We help with:
Morning sickness and nausea
Fatigue and exhaustion
Anxiety about pregnancy
General first-trimester discomfort
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The "golden trimester" still has its challenges:
Back pain and sciatica
Round ligament pain
Heartburn and digestive issues
Stress and anxiety
Sleep disruption
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The home stretch brings its own needs:
Pelvic pain and pressure
Swelling in legs and feet
Insomnia and restlessness
Breech presentation (working to encourage optimal positioning)
General discomfort and fatigue
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As you approach your due date, we focus on preparing your body for birth naturally. Let's be real—nobody wants to be induced if they can avoid it. Pitocin contractions are intense, balloon catheters are uncomfortable, and membrane sweeps... well, they're exactly as fun as they sound.
That's why so many people come to us in those final weeks. Acupuncture offers a gentle way to encourage your body's natural preparation process:
Supporting cervical ripening and softening
Encouraging optimal baby positioning
Helping your body remember what it knows how to do
Reducing the stress that can actually delay labor
Giving you something proactive to do while you wait
We're not about forcing anything—we're about supporting your body so it feels ready to do this on its own timeline, hopefully before anyone starts talking about medical induction.
While we can't promise you'll avoid medical induction, we can help your body be as ready as possible. And at the very least? You'll feel more calm, prepared, and ready to take on whatever birth throws at you.
OUR APPROACH
We've supported hundreds of pregnant people through their journeys. We understand that pregnancy can be beautiful AND hard, sometimes in the same day. Our treatments meet you wherever you are—whether you're glowing or struggling (or both).
We believe in:
Supporting your body's wisdom
Respecting your birth preferences
Working with your care team
Honest conversation about what's possible
Creating calm in a sometimes overwhelming process
WORKING WITH YOUR BIRTH TEAM
We regularly coordinate with:
OB/GYNs
Midwives
Doulas
Pelvic floor therapists
Chiropractors
Acupuncture complements your prenatal care beautifully. We're not here to replace your provider—we're here to support your whole experience.
RESEARCH + SAFETY
Acupuncture during pregnancy has been extensively studied and is considered safe when performed by trained professionals. Research shows it can help with:
Reducing nausea
Decreasing pain
Improving sleep
Supporting mental health
Preparing for birth
We use specific pregnancy-safe points and adjust our approach for each trimester.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
I came during my first pregnancy when I had elevated blood pressure and they did an incredible job of listening and responding to what I needed, helping me get to natural labor the day before my due date. They also helped with my second pregnancy -- from getting pregnant, to supporting me with my nausea, to keeping my blood pressure at bay. They are great listeners, modify treatment accordingly, and make me feel incredibly cared for. The space is peaceful and inviting, and exactly what I need every time. Highly recommend.
– christine
COMMON QUESTIONS
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Anytime! We see people from trying to conceive through postpartum. Many start in first trimester for nausea or third trimester for birth prep, but the sooner the better.
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Yes, when performed by licensed acupuncturists trained in prenatal care. We use specific pregnancy-safe points and techniques.
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This depends on what you're dealing with and what works for your schedule and preferences. Some pregnant women prefer weekly visits for consistent support throughout pregnancy, especially when managing symptoms or preparing for birth. Others do well with every other week. We typically see people more frequently when specific issues pop up or in those final weeks for birth prep. It's one of the few things you can actually control during pregnancy, so we'll figure out what works best for you.
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We use specific techniques (including moxibustion) that can encourage babies to turn. We work with breech presentation using acupuncture and moxibustion (a warming technique on specific points). Read more about our approach to breech presentation →
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We see lots of people hoping to get things moving naturally before their induction date. Acupuncture can help your body prepare—encouraging cervical ripening, optimal positioning, and reducing the stress that can delay labor. While we can't guarantee you'll go into labor naturally, many people find it helps them feel more ready and less anxious about whatever happens. At minimum, you'll feel like you did everything you could to support your body's natural process.
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Honestly? Some of our most regular pregnant patients started out needle-phobic. Pregnancy acupuncture uses incredibly thin needles (nothing like what you're picturing), and we go extra gentle. Most people are shocked by how little they feel. Plus, when you're dealing with pregnancy discomfort, a tiny needle that helps you sleep or stops your nausea suddenly seems pretty worth it. We'll always go at your pace and you're in control the whole time.
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This is a common worry (or hope!) in those final weeks. While acupuncture supports your body's readiness, it won't force labor to start before your body and baby are ready. Think of it more like making sure everything's prepared for when the time comes naturally. We've been doing this a long time—if acupuncture instantly started labor, we'd have a very different waiting room situation!
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