Ive been having a lot of back pain and a friend suggested acupuncture. Im in my 6th month. Bit nervous about trying anything new right now so wanted to hear if anyone did it during pregnancy?
I have heard it can help with nausea and back pain for some, but it really depends on the practitioner being experienced with pregnant women. I would clear it with my doctor before booking. Better safe.
I didnt try it myself but a friend did for back pain with a proper trained person and was fine. Just dont go to any random place. Check with your gynac and pick someone who specifically does pregnancy work.
Some women do use it but please be careful. Certain points are not advised during pregnancy, so it should only be done by someone trained in pregnancy acupuncture. Run it past your gynac first, especially if you had any complications.
When I asked, my doctor said it can be okay if done by a qualified prenatal acupuncturist, since some points are avoided in pregnancy. She wanted to know who I was going to first. So not a blanket yes, depends on the expert and your stage.
