Acupuncture is a holistic form of therapy based on TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). Holistic means that not only the body, but also emotions and feelings are focus of the treatment – as in TCM, feelings and mental aspects are considered to be a trigger of many diseases. Moreover, various factors such as environmental influences, diet and living conditions as well as stress are also believed to cause pain or health problems.
Therefore, as a vital part of TCM, acupuncture therapy does not only affect the point of the therapeutic stimulus locally but has a holistic effect on the entire organism. This helps to balance various disrupted bodily functions. It is not without reason, that the tradition of acupuncture has been preserved for 3000 years. After all, it effectively helps against various problems and pains, and majorly increases well-being.
You can easily make an appointment at VenusMed in Vienna. Either by phone on +43 1 890 80 70, via email at info@venusmed.at or by using our contact form below. We also give appointments at short notice!
Especially during pregnancy, acupuncture can be an ideal and gentle way to relieve pregnancy-related symptoms. It effectively and gently counteracts typical symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, lower back pain, headaches, or sleep problems.
Another great use of acupuncture is for birth preparation. The reason being, is that it ideally prepares the mother mentally and physically for delivery. Namely not only by relieving physical discomfort, but also by helping her to relax. Another fantastic bonus of pre-labor acupuncture is that it can help to shorten and reduce labor pains.
Timing & frequency of treatments
Generally, it is possible to start acupuncture for pregnancy-related issues anytime during pregnancy. But usually the therapy starts as soon as the problems appear. Between the onset of the symptoms and childbirth, typically about 4-6 sessions take place.
We usually start pre-labor acupuncture therapy from the 36th week of pregnancy and recommend one session per week until birth. The frequency of sessions can be individually adjusted, but the gap between two acupuncture treatments should be at least 4 days.
Effects of acupuncture during pregnancy
Acupuncture can be used in many ways during pregnancy. It helps with typical symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, lower back pain, headaches, heartburn, and digestive problems, as well as with water retention and difficulty falling and staying asleep. In addition, acupuncture is often used in labor preparation.
The treatment of certain pregnancy-related issues with conventional medication may not always be suitable and risk-free. However, due to hormonal changes, a lot is happening in the bodies of expecting mothers. Hence, discomforts unfortunately often accompany their pregnancies.
If you are looking for alternative but effective treatment methods for your pregnancy-related problems, or for ideal labor preparation – a gentle acupuncture treatment at VenusMed may be right for you.
What an acupuncture session looks like
Before your acupuncture treatment at VenusMed, you will have an appointment with Dr. Anita Sander (medical specialist for physical medicine and rehabilitation) to go through your medical history with you.
During the treatment itself, fine stainless-steel needles (with a diameter between 0.14 and 0.20 mm) are placed in acupuncture points of the skin. These specific points are located on so-called meridians – which according to TCM are energy pathways that flow through the body.
You can easily make an appointment at VenusMed in Vienna. Either by phone on +43 1 890 80 70, via email at info@venusmed.at or by using our contact form below. We also give appointments at short notice!
In an acupuncture session at VenusMed, our patients sit or lie in a position that is comfortable for them. Depending on the individual symptoms, our specialised doctors acupuncture the points that can alleviate discomfort or pain. Typically, the needles stay at these points for 20 to 30 minutes, while our patients remain in a relaxing position and enjoy the treatment.
Our patients often feel a pleasant tingling sensation or warmth that suddenly flows through their body during the treatment. These are signs that the therapy is working and that it stimulates blood circulation, the nervous system and also the activity of certain organs.
Costs of acupuncture during pregnancy
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Initial treatment and appointment | 50 € |
| Follow-up appointment for acupuncture treatment | 35 € |
Of course, we accept payment in cash and by debit- (Maestro) or credit card.
Of course, we accept payment in cash and by debit- (Maestro) or credit card.
FAQs about acupuncture during pregnancy
Since every woman (and every pregnancy) is unique and responds differently to various treatments, it is not possible to generalise when exactly acupuncture will take effect. However, there usually is a rather quick improvement in pregnancy-related discomforts, and our patients often feel the symptoms subside or disappear soon.
Acupuncture is a form of therapy that is relaxing and balancing for the body. It can also counteract numerous pains and problems. This can immensely increase the well-being of acupuncture patients.
During pregnancy, women often suffer from typical discomforts such as nausea, vomiting, lower back pain, headaches, heartburn, and digestive problems. Also, water retention as well as difficulty falling and staying asleep can occur frequently. Acupuncture helps with these problems, while being a risk-free treatment method for expecting mothers and their babies, as opposed to many conventional medications.
We recommend starting acupuncture as preparation for childbirth from the 36th week of pregnancy onwards. For achieving the best results, the treatment should be carried out once a week until delivery.
For follow-up acupuncture sessions we charge 80-160 €. An initial appointment for evaluating your status and medical history (90 minutes) costs 250 €. In total, we recommend about 4-6 sessions between the onset of symptoms and birth.
Even though sensitivity varies depending on the location of the acupunctured points, the treatment is usually not painful. The needles are very thin, so their pricks are almost not noticeable – instead, you may feel a pleasant tingling sensation or spreading of warmth. Most women find acupuncture during pregnancy very pleasant and relaxing.
Terminology
For doctors, medical terms are important and a matter of course. However, the terminology can often puzzle patients. In our glossary we explain the medical terms which are often used in our clinic environment.
Contact
You can simply contact us by phone on +43 1 890 80 70, or via email at info@venusmed.at. From Mo-Fr between 11 am and 5 pm you can also directly come by VenusMed in the medical centre Schwedenplatz, Laurenzerberg 2, 1010 Vienna.