Midwife
Acuneedling Treatments
A holistic treatment combining traditional midwifery wisdom with trainings from Acupuncturist Kate Levett, to provide targeted relief to support your body's natural harmony through every stage of pregnancy and early motherhood.
The Benefits of
Acuneedling
Birth Preparation
Optimize your body for birth with targeted treatments that foster physical readiness and mental clarity for your chosen birth experience.
Holistic Wellness
Promote emotional balance and overall health, creating a trustful and calm internal environment for both you and your baby.
Nurturing Relief
Alleviate common pregnancy concerns such as morning sickness, back pain, and fatigue through safe, evidence-based techniques.
How Acuneedling Treatments Work
Your session begins with a gentle consultation to understand your needs and unique physiology. We then apply tiny, sterile needles to specific points, stimulating the body's natural healing response and promoting hormonal balance. This calm process is designed to relieve physical discomforts like back pain while fostering a soothing environment for your pregnancy or postnatal recovery journey.
Answering Your Questions
What exactly is Acuneedling?
Acuneedling is a specialized form of acupuncture performed by qualified midwives. It involves the precise insertion of fine needles into carefully selected points to support the biological and energetic changes your body undergoes during pregnancy and labor preparation.
Is treatment safe for my baby?
Yes, absolutely. As a lead midwife and licensed acuneedler, I use clinically established pregnancy points. This gentle therapy is natural and non-invasive, focusing on enhancing maternal wellbeing which directly benefits the intrauterine environment.
What pregnancy symptoms can it help with?
It is highly beneficial for common concerns such as hyperemesis (morning sickness), musculoskeletal pain, carpal tunnel, anxiety, and insomnia. Many women also utilize treatments for breech presentation support and birth preparation in their final weeks.
When should I start birth preparation sessions?
For optimal results, I recommend starting weekly birth preparation treatments from 37weeks. These cumulative sessions help ripen the cervix, improve stamina, and encourage optimal baby positioning for a smoother labor journey.
How long is a session and what’s included?
To ensure we have ample time to address your unique needs, each dedicated Acuneedling consultation lasts 1 hour and costs $90 per session in Let's Tall Birth Clinic or $110 for home visit. This treatment includes midwifery-specific bodywork, providing a warm, professional, and reassuring environment for your care.
