Third Trimester

Routine acupuncture care continues throughout pregnancy. Beginning at 37 weeks, acupuncture can be administered weekly for labor preparation.

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The Third Trimester

The third trimester, from week 28 until birth, is a time of anticipation and increasing physical demands. Common issues like swelling, pelvic discomfort, insomnia, and anxiety can arise as the baby grows and the body prepares for labor. Acupuncture during this stage can help manage these symptoms, support optimal fetal positioning, and prepare the body for a smoother birth. It’s also a valuable way to stay grounded and relaxed in the final weeks of pregnancy.
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Labor Preperation

• Promoting the body's innate processes of cervical ripening, relaxing the opening the pelvis to prepare for labor and birth.
• Research has shown positive benefits to weekly acupuncture beginning at 37 weeks to decrease rates of medical induction & cesarean surgery, and reduce the amount of time spent in labor.

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We work in collaboration with your obstetrician and midwife to address: 

• Breech baby presentation (most successful between 33-36 weeks)
• Postdates pregnancy before medical labor induction

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In conclusion you CAN support your body through the third trimester of pregnancy with personalized acupuncture care. Book your appointment online or call us today to start feeling your best—naturally.