Pregnancy Support

True Health Acupuncture specializes in not just getting you pregnant, but helping you have the most healthy and memorable pregnancy and delivery.

Pre-Labor Support Pre-labor acupuncture treatments typically begin around weeks 36–37, with sessions once a week leading up to delivery. These treatments help increase blood flow to the uterus, support the natural ripening of the cervix, and prepare the body for a smoother labor process.

Over the years, midwives and doulas consistently report that clients who receive pre-labor acupuncture often experience shorter labors, faster transitions, and fewer medical interventions, including reduced need for Pitocin, epidurals, and even cesarean sections.

Labor Support Acupuncture and acupressure can be helpful for women approaching or in labor, especially for those who are overdue or facing a potential medical induction. These treatments offer gentle support to encourage the body’s natural progression and help reduce stress during this stage.

During labor, acupuncture and acupressure are often used to address unestablished labor, failure to progress, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and to help reduce pain. Techniques are selected based on comfort and can provide supportive, non-invasive options during the birthing process.

Post-Natal Care The postpartum period is a time when both mother and baby need to be supported and nourished. Acupuncture during this stage can assist with acute recovery, helping address concerns such as bleeding, abdominal discomfort, breastfeeding challenges, mastitis, postpartum depression, and overall hormone balancing.

Warming the Womb

Warming the womb is a traditional technique that uses moxibustion over the lower abdomen to aid in postpartum healing. This gentle warming method helps support recovery, promote breast milk production, and can even assist in healing Cesarean scars.

Warming the womb is typically started 3–5 days after birth and continued as needed during the first two weeks postpartum.