Pregnancy Acupuncture

Why Choose Acupuncture During Pregnancy?

Acupuncture is widely used during pregnancy to help manage symptoms, regulate the nervous system, and support overall wellbeing. Research‑informed and traditionally rooted, it offers a natural way to feel more balanced as your body adapts.

Common reasons people seek pregnancy acupuncture include:

• Nausea and morning sickness

• Fatigue and low energy

• Anxiety and emotional overwhelm

• Headaches and migraines

• Pelvic girdle pain (PGP/SPD)

• Lower back pain

• Heartburn and digestive discomfort

• Insomnia

• Breech presentation (moxibustion)

• Birth preparation in the final weeks

These concerns are extremely common — and you don’t have to navigate them alone.

Our Expertise in Pregnancy Care

At A D Acupuncture, pregnancy is one of our core areas on interest. We understand the physical, hormonal, and emotional shifts that occur at each stage, and we tailor your treatment accordingly. Alice Douglas has a Masters Degree in women’s health, covering pregnancy and childbirth.

• First Trimester

Supporting nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and early hormonal changes while prioritising safety and gentle care.

• Second Trimester

Helping you maintain energy, manage musculoskeletal discomfort, and stay emotionally balanced as your body grows and changes.

• Third Trimester

Preparing your body for birth, easing back pain and pelvic discomfort, supporting optimal foetal positioning, and helping you feel grounded and ready.

• Postpartum

Supporting recovery, emotional wellbeing, sleep, lactation, and the transition into early parenthood.

We Understand the NHS Maternity System — and We Work Alongside It

Pregnancy involves a series of NHS appointments, scans, and assessments. Many of our patients tell us they feel rushed, overwhelmed, or unsure what to expect next.

We help bridge that gap.

We understand the structure of NHS antenatal care and can support appropriate signposting throughout pregnancy. This means we can support you in a way that complements your NHS care — helping you feel informed, confident, and empowered at every stage.

How We Support You Emotionally and Physically

Pregnancy isn’t just a physical process — it’s a whole‑life transition. Our treatments are designed to support:

• Your nervous system, helping reduce stress hormones

• Your sleep, so your body can restore itself

• Your digestion, which often shifts during pregnancy

• Your circulation, easing swelling and discomfort

• Your emotional wellbeing, offering space to breathe and process

Many patients describe their weekly or fortnightly sessions as a moment of calm in an otherwise busy, demanding time.

Is Acupuncture Safe During Pregnancy?

Yes — when performed by a fully trained TCM acupuncturist.

Unlike medical acupuncture or dry needling, TCM practitioners undergo degree‑level training and understand which points are safe, which should be avoided, and how to adapt treatment throughout pregnancy.

We always work gently, safely, and in alignment with both traditional knowledge and modern evidence.

Who We Support

We welcome patients from Brockley, Lewisham, Deptford, Forest Hill, Peckham, South London, and East London who want thoughtful, holistic pregnancy care.

Whether you’re navigating early nausea, preparing for birth, or recovering postpartum, we’re here to support you with expertise, compassion, and continuity.

Book Your Pregnancy Acupuncture Appointment

If you’d like to feel more balanced, supported, and informed during your pregnancy, we’d love to help. And if you have any questions or would like to understand your tailored experience better, please contact us.