Acupuncture During Pregnancy
Acupuncture is a key element of the ancient traditional Chinese medicine practice based on the realignment and balancing of one’s qi (pronounced as chi). This practice involves penetrating the skin using ultra-thin metallic needles and specific gentle movements. Needle placement in acupuncture isn’t done randomly but is done on specific parts of the body and is dependent on the ailment. Acupuncturists believe there are over 2000 acupuncture points linked through different meridians, which are passageways that allow energy to flow in the body. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) proposes a standard 361 organized in 14 meridians.
