Fertility and Pregnancy

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:

1. Regulates the menstrual cycle
2. Stimulates ovulation
3. Helps reduce stress
4. Optimizes fertility
5. Promotes embryo implantation
6. Relieves side effects associated with assisted reproductive techniques

During pregnancy, it can help alleviate:

1. Nausea, vomiting, and heartburn
2. Fatigue
3. Swelling and leg heaviness
4. Relieves back pain, sciatica, abdominal, and pelvic pain
5. Alleviates constipation and hemorrhoids
6. Reduces stress and promotes restful sleep

It prepares for childbirth by:

1. Allowing perineal softening
2. Facilitating the version of a breech-presenting fetus (before 35 weeks)
3. Stimulating labor induction in case of overdue pregnancy

After childbirth:

1. Supports breastfeeding (both in cases of excess or insufficient milk production)
2. Eases postpartum and shortens recovery time following childbirth (fatigue, “baby blues” depression, anemia, hemorrhoids, edema)
3. Reduces persistent uterine bleeding