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Is it possible to have acupuncture sessions during pregnancy?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 11/28/2018

Yes, acupuncture is not dangerous for gestation. However, it is necessary to use a specialist in this area to know which are the exact points to treat, since the insertion of needles in some specific points of the abdominal area could stimulate contractions in the uterus and induce labor.

 Zaira Salvador
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
License: 3185-CV
Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV.