Acupuncture to support pregnancy

Acupuncture is originally a preventative form of therapy, i.e. it can not only be used for acute complaints, but can also support natural changes in the body in a harmonizing manner. Energetically, your pregnant body moves through the five phases of change, the 5 Elements. Each phase can be supported with the help of acupuncture treatments.

Moxa and Acupuncture for breech presentation

Sometimes babies present themselves buttocks or feet first instead of head first . This is called breech presentation and increases the risk of complications during a spontaneous birth. Acupuncture can be used to stimulate the baby to turn. Through taking the case history and diagnosis, we find out in which way we can support the process of babies turning e.g. we might encourage baby to move more and set impulses as to the direction. We will also have a look at the space the baby has to turn in and treat accordingly (e.g. looking at possible muscular tensions in the pregnant persons body).

I also show the use of moxa candles, which should then be used independently once a day. If necessary, we combine this with exercises.

This treatment should begin in the 32nd to 34th week of pregnancy. A later start is also possible, but statistically it is not as successful as starting in the 32nd week of pregnancy.

Birthpreparation with Acupuncture

In the last four weeks before birth, the body prepares for the upcoming birth. Strength is gathered, space is created, the child's head sinks deeper into the pelvis (for first-time mothers), the cervix moves into a different position, shortens, the uterus begins to contract.

These processes can be supported and, if necessary, strengthened with acupuncture. In this case, too, I use the case history, body and pulse diagnostics to see what is needed (e.g. whether energy should be produced or digestion should be stimulated) and treat accordingly.

Inducing labor with acupuncture

If the expected date is exceeded, needles can be inserted specifically to initiate the birth process. As with inductions through medical drugs, the  outcome is significantly better if the body has already started preparing for birth and certain criteria are met (Bishop Score). 

 

Prices

Your statutory  health insurance covers part of the treatment if there is physical or emotional discomfort due to the pregnancy. For the Acupunture there is an additional fee:

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Acupuncture treatment  40€/ 30€ reduced(Students, recipients of unemployment benefits, low-income people)

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