Acupuncture for symptoms in Pregnancy

Acupuncture offers the possibility of drug-free treatment
if you have symptoms during pregnancy

Below is a summary of the many symptoms that may be treatable

  • Constipation
  • Fatigue
  • Hypertension (pregnancy-induced)
  • Insomnia
  • Miscarriage (threatened and recurrent)
  • Nausea and vomiting (Morning Sickness)
  • Oedema
  • Pelvic and back pain
  • SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction)


It can also provide effective treatment for

  • Anaemia
  • Anxiety
  • Breech and poorly positioned babies
  • Emotional & psychological issues
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Heartburn
  • Hypertension (pregnancy-induced)
  • Musculoskeletal conditions
  • Small for dates babies
  • Thrush and abnormal vaginal discharge
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Varicose veins


Acupuncture during pregnancy is also useful for

Where do the needles go?
During pregnancy we avoid lower abdominal points and use mostly ‘distal’ points. These are on your arms and legs, below your elbow and knees.

If we do need to use points on or around your abdomen it is done with with extreme care and knowledge of your anatomy and physiology, and with utmost care of your womb and amniotic sac.

I will always discuss what points I am going to use first and make sure that you feel comfortable.


How much treatment do I need?
At the initial consultation we go through your medical history and any notes or test results that you have, and combine these with a Chinese medical diagnosis to develop an individual treatment plan to suit you. This plan will depend on the nature of your issue and stage of pregnancy.

About Rick Mudie BSc (Hons), BSc (Oriental Med), MBAcC
Rick is a traditional Chinese acupuncturist with over 20 years clinical experience & is a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC).

He is a Course Leader, Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer at The International College of Oriental Medicine (ICOM), the UK's oldest acupuncture college. He lectures and teaches Gynaecology and Obstetrics at ICOM.

Rick has been using acupuncture for fertility, miscarriage prevention and during pregnancy since 2004 and has worked within and alongside The Agora Gynaecology and Fertility Clinic, in Hove, since 2010.

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