Acupuncture helps restore the body’s natural balance or homeostasis by influencing the endocrine system and the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. That’s why the World Health Organization recognizes the benefits of acupuncture for issues related to reproduction.
Before Pregnancy:
Regulates the menstrual cycle
Stimulates ovulation
Helps reduce stress
Optimizes fertility
Promotes embryo implantation
Relieves side effects associated with assisted reproductive techniques
During pregnancy, it can help alleviate:
Nausea, vomiting, and heartburn
Fatigue
Swelling and leg heaviness
Relieves back pain, sciatica, abdominal, and pelvic pain
Alleviates constipation and hemorrhoids
Reduces stress and promotes restful sleep
It prepares for childbirth by:
Allowing perineal softening
Facilitating the version of a breech-presenting fetus (before 35 weeks)
Stimulating labor induction in case of overdue pregnancy
After childbirth:
Supports breastfeeding (both in cases of excess or insufficient milk production)
Eases postpartum and shortens recovery time following childbirth (fatigue, “baby blues” depression, anemia, hemorrhoids, edema)