Acupuncture During Pregnancy: Safety, Research & Common Myths

Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy? 🤔In this episode, we explore one of the most common questions practitioners ask when learning acupuncture: can acupuncture be used safely with pregnant patients?We break down the research evidence, common misconceptions, and clinical considerations around acupuncture in pregnancy, including discussion around so-called “forbidden points.”This episode is particularly relevant for MSK clinicians, physiotherapists, sports therapists, and acupuncture practitioners who may not regularly work in pelvic health but occasionally treat pregnant patients.We explore:✅The safety of acupuncture during pregnancy✅What the research and systematic reviews show✅The difference between side effects vs adverse events✅Why first trimester research is often excluded✅The historical context that affects pregnancy research today✅The truth behind “forbidden acupuncture points”✅When practitioners may choose to avoid certain points✅Why collaboration with midwives and pelvic health specialists can be valuableFor practitioners, understanding the evidence base, risk considerations, and clinical reasoning is key to making safe and informed decisions in practice.Be sure to stay tuned for our next episode on pregnancy where we explore Key needling points for specific pregnancy related issues 👀👍 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe - it makes a huge difference and helps us keep creating episodes like this. 👉 Explore membership tiers and join today: https://breeze.academy/membership/Want to learn more or ask a question? 📩 Send us a quick message, book a call with a tutor, or check out the full course details online. We're here to help you decide if sports massage is right for your practice.👉 Visit our website: https://breeze.academy 📞 Book a call: https: https://calendly.com/enquiries-breeze/course-info-breeze-academy 📬 Send a contact form: https://breeze.academy/contact/