Feeling Nauseous During Pregnancy? Try Acupuncture in Doylestown, PA
Morning sickness is one of the most common — and frustrating — symptoms of early pregnancy. For some, it’s mild and fleeting. For others, nausea can interfere with daily life, appetite, and emotional well-being. If you're seeking a natural, drug-free way to feel better, acupuncture may be the support you’re looking for.
At Raku Acupuncture in Doylestown, PA, we specialize in supporting women through every stage of pregnancy — including those early weeks when nausea and food aversions can feel overwhelming.
What Causes Morning Sickness?
Morning sickness is driven by hormonal shifts, especially the rapid rise of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and estrogen. It can also worsen with blood sugar irregularities. While it’s often most intense during the first trimester, some pregnant individuals experience symptoms well beyond the 12-week mark.
Common symptoms include:
Nausea (morning, evening, or all-day)
Vomiting
Dehydration
Food aversions or sensitivities
Lightheadedness or fatigue
How Acupuncture Can Help
Acupuncture is a gentle, time-tested therapy that works by restoring balance in the body’s energy systems. From a biomedical perspective, acupuncture can stimulate the nervous system and promote the release of neurotransmitters that regulate nausea and digestion.
Here’s how acupuncture may help with morning sickness:
Reduces nausea and vomiting by calming the stomach and nervous system
Regulates digestion and improves appetite
Relieves fatigue and anxiety, which often accompany persistent nausea
Promotes relaxation and better sleep
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), morning sickness is often seen as a disharmony between the Stomach and Spleen, or a disruption in the Chong and Ren channels. Acupuncture points are selected based on your individual constitution and pattern.
Is Acupuncture Safe During Pregnancy?
Yes — when performed by a licensed practitioner trained in prenatal care, acupuncture is considered safe and effective throughout all trimesters of pregnancy. At Raku Acupuncture, we use gentle, pregnancy-specific protocols to ensure both safety and comfort during each session. I trained extensively in a post-graduate program to treat people during pregnancy. This is one of the unique offerings of Raku Acupuncture and my expertise!
What to Expect at Your Appointment
A thorough intake to understand your symptoms, pregnancy stage, and constitution
Gentle acupuncture treatment with you lying comfortably on your side or reclined back
Dietary and lifestyle suggestions tailored to support digestion and reduce nausea
Optional recommendations for ear seeds or acupressure bands for between-session support
Most patients feel more relaxed and grounded after just one session, and many notice improvement in symptoms within 2–3 treatments.
Serving Doylestown and the Surrounding Bucks County Area
If you're navigating pregnancy nausea and looking for natural, non-invasive support, acupuncture may offer the relief you need. Raku Acupuncture is proud to serve patients in Doylestown, New Hope, Lambertville, Newtown, Warrington, Lahaska, and across Bucks County, PA.
Book Your Pregnancy Support Session
You don’t have to suffer through morning sickness alone. Schedule an appointment with Raku Acupuncture in Doylestown, PA today, and start feeling better — naturally. Book an appointment by clicking here.
Acupuncture offers a holistic and natural solution to supporting your fertility & reproductive health as well as pregnancy & postpartum support.
If you’re ready to experience the benefits of acupuncture for yourself, schedule an appointment today.
Raku Acupuncture
(720) 230-3225 | micaela@rakuacu.com
Proudly serving Doylestown, Bucks County, PA. Located near Chalfont, New Britain, Solebury, Perkasie, Newtown, Yardley, New Hope, and Lambertville.
Disclaimer: This article is not intended for the purpose of providing medical advice. All information, content and material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment.
