Prenatal Acupuncture in Boston — Johnston Family Acupuncture

Ease pregnancy problems with acupuncture.

Pregnancy can be one of the most rewarding times of your life, but that doesn’t mean it’s without any troubles. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat various ailments, aches, and pains, and can be used to treat issues related to your pregnancy as well. Johnston Family Acupuncture specializes in prenatal acupuncture, and we want to relieve you of stress so you can focus on having a healthy pregnancy.

Acupuncture can treat a myriad of issues related to pregnancy such as:
- Morning sickness — Acupuncture can reduce nausea and vomiting associated with morning sickness.
- Back pain —Acupuncture can relieve pressure on your lower back and pelvis and help maintain your mobility during pregnancy.
- Headaches — Acupuncture can make headaches related to pregnancy less frequent and less severe, meaning you’ll need less medication to manage them.
- Depression — Depression during pregnancy is common, affecting as many as 1 in 4 expecting mothers. Acupuncture helps your body produce endorphins, which aid in combating depression.
Acupuncture can have a variety of benefits throughout your pregnancy. Acupuncture will improve blood flow to your uterus and lower your overall stress levels. These are both important factors in maintaining a viable, healthy pregnancy.
When used with your other prenatal treatments, acupuncture can help maintain your health of your pregnancy by strengthening the lining of your uterus, leading to a greater chance of a viable pregnancy.
Acupuncture can also reduce your stress levels, improve your circulation, and eliminate aches and pains associated with pregnancy. All of these factors together keep you healthier and happier, which leads to a healthy and happy baby.
Yes, but not in the sense that Western labor induction works. Acupuncture in the right places can help your body prepare for labor by causing it to produce the hormones that induce labor naturally. Medicinally induced labor tends to onset quickly and forcefully and can come with added side effects.
Labor induced by acupuncture, however, leads to a gradual production of hormones and relaxation of the nervous system. This is a more natural progression that softens your cervix and triggers contractions at a more moderate pace. The gradual onset of labor often means a less stressful and less painful delivery.

What People Say

Testimonials

I saw Irene for treatments during my pregnancy and was so happy with the treatment I received. She was so knowledgeable and had an amazing, effective and gentle treatment style.

I was able to receive so much relief from morning sickness and back pain.

Emily is amazing and I would recommend her to anyone — especially if you’re looking into acupuncture to support fertility.

I started going to her practice at a very rough point in my pregnancy journey when I was feeling extremely stressed. Not only was she incredibly knowledgeable about how acupuncture could support my fertility journey, but she was truly a rock for me throughout the entire experience.

After just a couple of months of seeing Emily I became pregnant with my daughter. I continued to see Emily throughout my pregnancy, and she helped me to prepare for birth in the last several weeks. I went into labor on the night of our last appointment leading up to my daughter’s birth.

Emily is an amazing acupuncturist. I’ve had many wonderful treatments with her, and most recently saw her to help facilitate delivery when I was 41 weeks pregnant.

I went into labor later that day without having to be medically induced, for which I was so grateful.

I saw Emily for acupuncture during my pregnancy and it made a HUGE difference.

It helped with my nausea during the early part of my pregnancy and made my labor more manageable because I had acupressure points and techniques to use to help manage the pain.

I can't recommend JFA enough. They are some of the most compassionate and caring providers.

Acupuncture is the practice of inserting very tiny needles, about the size of a human hair, into your skin at key locations. Because of the size of the needles, it’s unusual for you to experience any pain during your treatment. The most you should feel is a slight pinch as the needles are inserted. Once the needles are in, most of our patients are so relaxed that they fall asleep.
These key locations during the acupuncture treatments change the way the body processes stressors, which in turn help the endocrine and nervous systems to return to balance.
Acupuncture is generally safe, regardless of your medical history or any medications. Prior to your first session, you’ll complete an intake form to give us an idea of your medical background and we will determine the best course of treatment for you.
To schedule a treatment, call us at 617-602-3868 or visit us at 376 Boylston St. Suite 301 Boston, MA 02116.