Is it safe to get acupuncture while pregnant?

Yes: Accupuncture has millions of followers, and there are lots of studies showing the usefulness of accupuncture in pregnancy. The most common uses for pregnancy accupuncture include: muscle and joint pain; morning sickness and hyperemesis; back pain and pelvic pain; even anesthesia during labor!

Yes: I perform acupuncture on my pregnant patients all the time. Make sure you are seeing a practitioner that is experienced in acupuncture though. There are points on the human body that can initiate labor and miscarriage.

Yes: Acupuncture is often used during pregnancy - there are just a few specific points that need to be avoided. Only seek treatment from a trained acupuncturist.