Top 5 Benefits of Acupuncture before Childbirth
Stress and anxiety relief are wonderful for mom (and baby).
Acupuncture can safely help with back aches, shoulder pain, and other discomforts you may be experiencing can be addressed during your session.
Acupuncture can help the cervix dilate, efface, and soften by nourishing the fluids of your body, help relax tissues and muscles, and calm the mind for an easier birth.
Birth Preparation can be a safe place to talk about worries and clearing any mental blocks so that you can have a smooth delivery.
Acupuncture right before birth can balance your hormones, your immune system, and any structural imbalances; to better prepare you not only for labor and delivery, but it’s benefits will extend into postpartum as well!
Acupuncture for Birth Preparation
A study published in The American Journal of Acupuncture in 1974 concluded that acupuncture as a form of birth preparation helped to reduce the average time a woman spends in labour. Pre-birth acupuncture treatments help you get into the best possible condition for optimal labor and birth. Acupuncture treatments leading up to birth have also proven to increase the likelihood of delivering on the due date.
We recommend anywhere from 1-5 birth preparation appointments during a healthy pregnancy starting in the 36th week. More than one birth preparation appointment allows your Licensed Acupuncturist to slowly and intentionally prepare your body, gauge your progress and make sure your body is ready. Acupuncture can help turn malpositioned or breech babies. This is most effective if the treatments are done between 34 and 37 weeks; the earlier you begin, the greater likelihood of success.
Aisa Yamaguchi is a FL Licensed Acupuncture Physician, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Certified Tuina Practitioner. Her specialties include gentle Japanese-style Acupuncture, Tuina bodywork, energy work and Intuitive Medicine. Aisa truly enjoys helping mom’s along so that they can have a great experience. She is a proud mom of 2 young kids; one of which was a smooth delivery using Hypnobirthing techniques taught by the accomplished Hypno Doula, Michelle Smith. Please call ahead to schedule your appointment or if you have any questions.