Encourages Natural Labour Onset
Helps ripen and soften the cervix (via points like SP6, LI4, and BL32).
Supports uterine readiness and efficient contractions when labour begins.
May reduce the need for medical induction, especially if the mother goes past due date.
Shorter, Smoother Labour
Studies show women who receive pre-birth acupuncture or acupressure - often have shorter labour times, fewer interventions (like epidurals or inductions), and faster recovery postpartum.
It helps the cervix dilate more efficiently by relaxing pelvic muscles and balancing uterine contractions.
Acupressure can also be used from 36 weeks — to encourage beneficial hormonal responses for labour preparation and encourage the baby to move into an optimal position. Research reports reduced caesarean sections when acupressure is used in labour, and acupressure has also been reported to significantly reduce the need for epidurals and caesarean sections when used as part of a complimentary antenatal intervention.
Your body is a beautifully tuned orchestra, responding and adjusting as it prepares for birth. As you approach your due date, you want everything to feel in harmony — strong, balanced, and ready. This is where acupuncture can gently support you.
Birth preparation with Acupuncture: a gentle approach
Why Choose Acupuncture?
Amid the many options for birth preparation, acupuncture offers something unique — a gentle, non-invasive, and deeply relaxing approach.
In a world filled with medical interventions, it provides a moment of stillness — a way to reconnect and tune into your body and your baby.
