Pregnancy, birth preparation and postpartum care require specific training and coordination.
When should a midwife or physician be consulted?
Always disclose pregnancy and gestation. Choose specific perinatal training.
Share complete information
Always disclose pregnancy, gestational stage, history and complications. Some points, positions and techniques need adaptation or avoidance. Asking about perinatal training is reasonable.
Work with obstetric care
Nausea, pain, sleep or anxiety may motivate treatment but can also require medical review. Acupuncture does not replace prenatal visits, testing or maternity guidance.
Call for warning signs
Bleeding, significant abdominal pain, unusual contractions, fluid loss, reduced fetal movement, severe headache, visual disturbance or faintness require prompt contact with the obstetric team.