TCM views labour preparation as optimizing the smooth flow of Qi and Blood while balancing Liver and Kidney systems to ensure the body is energetically and physically ready for delivery.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), labour is guided by the strength and smooth flow of Qi and Blood, along with the balance of Liver and Kidney systems governing reproductive function. If energy is blocked or the body is depleted, it may lead to delayed labour, excessive fatigue, or prolonged contractions, making preparation essential for optimal birthing outcomes.
Acupuncture: Stimulate uterine readiness and soften cervix
Herbal Support: Strengthen energy and ease anxiety naturally
Lifestyle Guidance: Optimize rest and emotional balance
Weekly acupuncture significantly reduces labour time and medical interventions needed (Kubista & Kucera, 1974)
Pre-birth acupuncture promotes cervical ripening and enhances uterine readiness for delivery (Betts & Lennox, 2006)
Moxibustion effectively encourages optimal fetal positioning while strengthening maternal energy and confidence for labour
TCM views labour preparation as optimizing the smooth flow of Qi and Blood while balancing Liver and Kidney systems to ensure the body is energetically and physically ready for delivery.
We provide weekly acupuncture to prepare the cervix and calm the mind, appropriate herbal support for energy and anxiety, and comprehensive lifestyle guidance for optimal readiness.
Most clients report feeling more relaxed, confident, and physically prepared for labour from the first weekly session, with progressive readiness building toward delivery.
Yes, research shows weekly acupuncture significantly reduces labour duration and interventions, while moxibustion effectively promotes optimal fetal positioning and maternal preparation.
Book a comprehensive consultation where we'll assess your pregnancy progress, concerns, and birth preferences to create a personalised preparation plan.
We combine traditional TCM wisdom with evidence-based approaches, offering gentle preparation that enhances natural labour readiness while promoting confidence and optimal birthing outcomes.
Qin’s Clinic is based on Harley Street in Central London, just a short walk from Oxford Circus and Bond Street stations. We welcome patients from Marylebone, Fitzrovia, Mayfair, and across Greater London.