What brings people in
These are the things pregnant women most often come to us with.
- Nausea and morning sickness: feeling sick for weeks on end
- Reflux and heartburn: especially later in pregnancy
- Back, hip and pelvic pain: as your body changes and carries more weight, especially if you had back pain before
- Poor sleep: finding it hard to get comfortable or stay asleep
- Headaches: when your options for medication are limited
- Fluid retention: swollen feet and heavy legs
- Preparing for birth: nerves, stress and getting ready for labour
Already had your baby? See our post-natal care page.
Looking after you, not just the bump
So much focus goes on the baby that it’s easy to forget about you.
Your body changes week by week. Pain, nausea and broken sleep wear you down, especially when there are limits on what medication you can take.
We adapt treatment to each stage of pregnancy and make sure you’re comfortable as your bump grows.
Alongside treatment, we give practical advice on rest, eating and moving well, so you’re not just waiting for it to pass.
What to expect
1. Discover
We go through your pregnancy so far, your health history and what’s bothering you most. You’ll have treatment in that first session.
2. Through each trimester
Treatment as you need it, adapted to each stage of your pregnancy. We check in every visit and tell you straight if something should be checked by your midwife or doctor.
3. Ready for birth
In the final weeks we focus on comfort, rest and preparing for labour, and we can keep supporting you after the birth.
What treatment involves
Your practitioner will choose from the following, depending on what you need. Most plans combine two or three.
- Acupuncture. Fine, single-use needles, with treatment adapted to each stage of pregnancy.
- Nutrition. Practical advice on eating well when nausea, reflux or cravings get in the way.
- Lifestyle advice. Rest, sleep, posture and gentle movement as your body changes.
- Birth preparation. Help with nerves and stress in the final weeks.
Alongside your midwife, GP or obstetrician
We work alongside your pregnancy care, not instead of it. Keep all your regular check-ups, and tell your midwife or doctor that you’re seeing us.
Bleeding, severe pain, reduced movements, severe headaches or sudden swelling need urgent medical attention. Contact your hospital or midwife straight away.
Who you’ll see
Every practitioner at the clinic is AHPRA registered in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
Kerrie Dick
Compassionate and practical, with time for women whose symptoms haven’t been taken seriously elsewhere. Particular interest in fertility and pregnancy.
Michelle McNeill
Trained in Melbourne with a hospital internship in Taipei. Builds movement, meals and daily habits into her treatment plans. Particular interest in women’s health, sleep and mental health.
Nick Conquest
Holds a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a focus on chronic illness and women’s health. Particular interest in musculoskeletal pain.
Questions people ask
Can I have acupuncture while pregnant?
Yes, with a registered practitioner who adapts treatment to pregnancy. Tell us how many weeks you are and about any complications, and we’ll talk you through what we do and why.
When can I start?
At any stage. Some women come in early for nausea, others later for back pain or to prepare for birth.
Do I need to tell my midwife or doctor?
Yes, please do. We work best as part of your care team.
Does acupuncture hurt?
The needles are very fine, far thinner than the ones used for injections. You may feel a brief pinch, then a dull, heavy or warm sensation. Most people find it relaxing.
Can I claim on private health insurance?
Rebates may be available through private health funds with extras cover, depending on your policy. Check with your fund, and see our consultation fees.
Not ready to book yet?
Download our free Pregnancy Checklist: practical diet and lifestyle steps to support your body during pregnancy.