Pregnancy ailments – what are they?

Acupuncture reduces your complaints during pregnancy and is a good alternative to medication that you would rather not take while you are pregnant. For example, the dosages of sleeping pills, pain killers, nose drops, hormone-containing salves and anti-depressants can be lowered or temporarily stopped when the effects of acupuncture set in. This should of course only be done in consultation with your doctor and/or midwife.

Below is a list of the most common ailments. If your symptom is not listed here, you can call or email me to discuss whether acupuncture is appropriate for you.

Most common ailments:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Heartburn (acid regurgitation)
• To stop smoking
• All types of injuries (car accident, severe bruises and sprains)
• Fatigue
• Headaches, migraines
• Blocked nose
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Itching
• Hemorrhoids
• High blood pressure
• Edema or swelling – usually in the legs
• Tingling in the hands (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
• Backache, pelvic and pubic pain
• Insomnia, disturbed nights
• Anxiety, stress, sadness, depression
• Mental or emotional problems
• Signs of early labour, practice contractions (Braxton Hicks)
• Breech: facilitating spontanious version.

Around labour

• Preparing for labour (from wk 36 onwards)
• Inducing labour
• Assisting during labour – pain relief.

As a rule, it is best if your midwife knows that you are considering or following treatment with me. This avoids misunderstandings and undesired situations. The way I work is that I inform the midwife in writing of your treatment.

Guidance at the time of the birth is only possible 1. with permission from and in consultation with the midwife; and 2. as a follow-up to a preparatory trajectory.