Many people find acupuncture treatment relaxing. I have had many pregnant women say how relaxed they have felt after an acupuncture session. For over 3000 years Traditional Chinese Medicine has promoted specialised treatment for women in pregnancy care and postpartum recovery. Today this care is becoming increasingly popular and used by acupuncturists and specially trained midwives in countries such as Denmark, England, France, Germany, Holland, Norway, Sweden, and New Zealand where acupuncture is available in specialised antenatal clinics and maternity hospitals. Acupuncture has helped reduce pain for many people with various conditions. Recent scientific research indicates that acupuncture increases the body's release of natural painkillers - endorphin and serotonin - in the pain pathways of both the spinal cord and brain. This modifies the way that pain signals are received.
