Anxiety and stress in Pregnancy

Hormone changes can play havoc with emotions for pregnant mums to be, causing anxiety and stress in pregnancy. Women find they are worrying about the health of the baby, family, birth, job and/or money.  Pregnancy worries can have a negative effect on the experience of pregnancy, which should should be a pleasant, joyful and happy time.

Symptoms can vary widely, pregnancy worries affecting women not just emotionally but also physically.

Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms?

Acupuncture can help with anxiety and stress in pregnancy

Anxiety and stress symptoms

Unable to relax or feel as if your are on edge all the time
Unable to switch off from worrying thoughts
Find it hard to relax
Short tempered, irritable
Struggle with concentration

Physical symptom

Palpitations
Insomnia
Tiredness
Excessive sweating
Pins and needles
Shortness of breath
Headaches
Dry mouth
Stomach ache
Nausea

I’ve attended post graduate training in acupuncture for pregnancy and post pregnancy.  In clinic, I’ve seen many women pre-pregnancy, during and post pregnancy for a wide range of conditions including anxiety.

Acupuncture is a safe therapy and can used alongside conventional western medicine.

If you think your are suffering with anxiety or stress, please do not hesitate to get in touch.