Prenatal + Postpartum Acupuncture in Longmont, Co

Acupuncture can safely support you throughout pregnancy and into your postpartum period.

In the first trimester the focus in on miscarriage prevention, nourishing and supporting the new embryo, relieving any symptoms of morning sickness, heartburn and acid reflux as well as improving fatigue and sleep.

In the second trimester we’ll work to support your general health and well-being while your baby is growing.

The third trimester is all about keeping you comfortable and addressing any issues that arise such as a pain, insomnia, digestive issues and breech position fetus. At the end of the third trimester we can start pre-birth treatments to prepare your body for a more effective labor by gently encouraging circulation, hormone regulation and downward movement so that labor beings naturally.  

At your due date and facing a medical labor induction? Acupuncture has been shown to increase cervical ripening and can be an effective way to encourage the body to start labor naturally.

After giving birth you are navigating a new infant, hormonal fluctuations and childbirth recovery. This is a tender time and you may need a little mothering can care of your own. Postpartum issues that acupuncture can help with include depression, anxiety, low milk production, c-section recovery, fatigue and insomnia.