Pregnancy care

Pregnancy is a time when many women prefer to avoid medication wherever possible. Acupuncture offers gentle, drug-free support through every trimester — given by a practitioner who spent seven years working in hospital obstetrics and gynaecology.

How we can help during pregnancy

• Morning sickness and nausea — often troublesome in the first trimester
• Pregnancy aches and pains — back pain, pelvic girdle pain and headaches
• Fatigue, anxiety and poor sleep
• Breech presentation — moxibustion, traditionally used from around week 34 to encourage the baby to turn
• Preparing for labour — treatments in the final weeks to help the body get ready for birth
• Overdue babies — gentle natural support when baby is taking their time

After the birth

Traditional Chinese Medicine places great importance on a mother’s recovery. Post-natal treatment can help rebuild energy, support healing, and help with low mood, night sweats and breastfeeding difficulties.

Is it safe?

Yes — in experienced hands. Dr Zhang is qualified in both Western medicine and acupuncture, with over 40 years’ experience treating pregnant women. Only points appropriate to your stage of pregnancy are used, with fine, sterile, single-use needles, and treatment is planned around your midwife or consultant’s care.