Looking For Prenatal Acupuncture in Burnaby?
Pregnancy can change how your body feels from one week to the next. Your back aches by afternoon, sleep gets lighter, and nausea or worry follows you through the day.
Prenatal acupuncture in Burnaby at Soma gives you a calm, hands-on way to look after yourself alongside your doctor or midwife. This page explains what it involves, who it may suit, what a visit looks like, and how to book. It is general information and does not replace your prenatal care.
What Is Prenatal Acupuncture?
Prenatal acupuncture is acupuncture adapted for pregnancy. A licensed acupuncturist places very fine, sterile needles at chosen points on the body. Points and techniques are selected with your stage of pregnancy in mind, and some areas are avoided.
In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is used to support the body's balance. Many people also use it for comfort and relaxation during pregnancy. Your acupuncturist will position you so you stay comfortable as your belly grows.
Who Can Benefit From Prenatal Acupuncture?
People book acupuncture during pregnancy at every stage, for many different reasons.
People with pregnancy aches
Carrying extra weight shifts your posture. If your low back, hips, or shoulders feel strained, a session gives you time to rest while your acupuncturist works on those areas.
People who feel run down or keyed up
Broken sleep and a long to-do list before the baby arrives can leave you wired and tired together. Some people book prenatal acupuncture for the quiet hour alone.
People who prefer non-medication options
If you want to talk through gentle options for common pregnancy discomforts, acupuncture is one you can raise with your doctor or midwife.
Prenatal acupuncture may not suit everyone. If your pregnancy is considered high risk, or you take blood-thinning medication, check with your doctor or midwife before booking. Bleeding, severe pain, or a sudden change in how the baby moves needs medical care first.
Signs You May Benefit From Prenatal Acupuncture
You may notice one or more of these:
- Low back or hip aching that builds through the day
- Waking in the night and struggling to fall back asleep
- Queasiness that makes mornings hard
- Tight neck and shoulders from carrying extra weight
- Tension headaches that come and go
- A racing mind about birth, work, or the baby
Many people have already tried rest, pillows, and stretching before they look at acupuncture. If a symptom is new, severe, or sudden, such as a strong headache or fast swelling, call your doctor or midwife first.
How Prenatal Acupuncture May Help
Many people find that acupuncture helps them relax, and relaxation can make pregnancy discomfort easier to live with. Some also notice that their back, hips, or sleep feel better for a while after a session.
Fine needle acupuncture is the main tool. Needles placed near tense areas may help ease muscle tightness. Points used for general calming may help your body settle, which can support rest. Your acupuncturist explains what each area is for before starting.
Research on acupuncture in pregnancy is mixed, and results differ from person to person. No outcome can be promised.
What to Expect at Your Visits
Your first conversation
Your treatment
Afterwards
Our Approach to Prenatal Acupuncture
Soma brings acupuncture, registered massage therapy, naturopathic medicine, and counselling together in one Burnaby clinic. That matters in pregnancy, because your needs often cross more than one area.
Your first visit is unhurried and starts with your story. Treatment is adjusted from visit to visit as your body changes. You can share your treatment notes with your doctor or midwife so your care stays joined up.
Meet Our Acupuncturists
Prenatal acupuncture at Soma is provided by our licensed acupuncturists. In British Columbia, only licensed practitioners may use the title acupuncturist. You can see who is on the team on our staff page.
The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC regulates acupuncturists in the province. Its registry lets you confirm any practitioner's licence.
Prenatal Acupuncture Booking Details
Visits take place in person at our Burnaby clinic. You do not need a referral to book.
Book online through our booking page, where current session lengths, fees, and available times are shown. Many extended health plans cover acupuncture, so check your plan. Our direct billing partners page lists the insurers we bill directly.
If you were hurt in a car accident while pregnant, ICBC may cover treatment for accident injuries. See our ICBC acupuncture page.
Why Choose Soma for Prenatal Acupuncture in Burnaby?
Everything is in one place. You can book acupuncture, prenatal massage, and naturopathic care at the same clinic, with one booking page for all of them.
You can book online at a time that fits around appointments and work. The clinic is in Burnaby, so you do not need to cross the city for care during a stage of pregnancy when travel is tiring.
Related Services and Resources
- Prenatal massage: hands-on care for pregnancy aches, which some people combine with acupuncture.
- Acupuncture in Burnaby: an overview of acupuncture at Soma for other concerns.
- ICBC acupuncture: care after a motor vehicle accident.
- Direct billing partners: the insurers we bill directly.
Prenatal Acupuncture FAQs
Acupuncture is generally considered low risk when a trained practitioner who knows you are pregnant provides it. Tell your acupuncturist how far along you are, and check with your doctor or midwife if you have concerns.
Many people book at any stage. Your acupuncturist may take extra care early on. If you have had bleeding or a previous pregnancy loss, talk to your doctor or midwife before booking.
The needles are very fine. Most people feel light pressure, warmth, or a heavy sensation at most, and you can tell your acupuncturist if anything is uncomfortable.
It varies. Some people come once to see how it feels, and others book regular visits through pregnancy. Your acupuncturist will suggest a plan after your first visit.
Some people find it eases queasiness, but results vary. If you cannot keep food or fluids down, see your doctor or midwife promptly.
Yes, many people do. Tell each practitioner about the other so they can plan around it.
Prenatal acupuncture at Soma is for comfort and support during pregnancy. If you have questions about labour or your due date, speak with your doctor or midwife first.
Book Prenatal Acupuncture in Burnaby
Pregnancy asks a lot of your body. Prenatal acupuncture in Burnaby can give you a quiet hour to rest and be looked after. Choose a time that suits you and book online with Soma Burnaby. Tell us how far along you are when you book, so your acupuncturist can plan your first visit.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Please talk with your doctor or midwife about your pregnancy. Results vary from person to person, and no outcome can be promised. In an emergency, call 911.
