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Pregnancy is a beautiful, transformative time — but it can also bring discomforts, worries and the desire for gentle support. At [Your Clinic Name], based in Brighton & Hove, we offer specialist acupuncture care designed specifically for expectant mothers. Whether you’re seeking relief from morning sickness, a breech baby, back pain, or simply want to prepare for birth and beyond, our experienced acupuncturist provides calm, expert care for every trimester and the postnatal period.

Acupuncture is a safe, natural therapy that can support your body in pregnancy by:

• Reducing nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy

• Easing back pain, pelvic pain or sciatica as your body changes

• Helping with insomnia, anxiety or emotional shifts

• Supporting optimal baby positioning (including breech)

• Preparing your body for labour: helping ripen the cervix, encouraging progress, calming the nervous system

• Assisting postnatally with recovery, fatigue, emotional regulation and balancing hormones

This approach is backed by research in maternity care-oriented acupuncture and acupressure (for example, through specialist work by Dr Debra Betts) which shows benefits in labour outcomes and comfort in pregnancy.

If you’d like to know more about how acupuncture supports pregnancy read here.

Your safety and comfort are my top priority. Here’s how I ensure that:

• I am trained and experienced in acupuncture specifically for pregnancy and postnatal care.

• Treatment is tailored to your stage of pregnancy, health history, and any specific concerns.

• Only pregnancy-appropriate points and techniques are used, with established safety practices.

• I provide a relaxed, supportive environment to help you feel comfortable and confident.

At your first visit:

We’ll explore your pregnancy journey so far, any symptoms or concerns you have (e.g., nausea, pelvic pain, breech).

We’ll discuss what you’d like from the treatment (comfort, preparation for labour, positioning).

You’ll lie comfortably (on your side, semi-reclined or as fits your trimester) while fine, sterile needles are placed.

The environment remains calm, warm and quiet. You may feel deeply relaxed, drifting off or simply resting.

Typical session length: 45–60 minutes (including consultation).

Aftercare: advice on self-care between sessions (e.g., gentle movement, rest, hydration).

• Early pregnancy (first trimester) — for nausea, fatigue, mood changes and reassurance.

• Mid-pregnancy (second trimester) — for back/pelvic discomfort, sleep issues, general wellbeing.

• Late pregnancy (third trimester) — for breech baby positioning, labour preparation, relaxation ahead of birth.

• Postnatal support — after birth, for recovery, hormonal re-balancing, emotional wellbeing and gentle transition into motherhood.

I’m Jo Darling, an experienced acupuncturist based in Brighton & Hove specialising in women’s health, fertility and pregnancy. I’ve supported hundreds of women through every stage — from easing morning sickness to preparing for birth and postnatal recovery.

My approach is gentle, safe and deeply individual. Each treatment is tailored to your needs, helping you feel calm, balanced and supported throughout pregnancy.

Book your acupuncture for pregnancy in Brighton

Pregnancy is a time for nurturing, for preparing both body and mind. If you’d like gentle, expert acupuncture support through any stage of pregnancy or into the postnatal phase, I’d love to help.

You can book your initial consultation online or contact me to discuss whether acupuncture could support you.