Needles and Bumps: Acupuncture for Common Conditions in Pregnancy – Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November 2026
- Apr 6
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Updated: 3 days ago
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November 2026, 10am–5pm: £300
With Paul Johnson
This two-day course covers the main complaints and complications that women may face during pregnancy. Western medical conditions are explained and explored in terms of TCM treatments with reference to historical sources and contemporary research.
This course is suitable for
• Third year students and new graduates who do not yet have much experience of this area
• More experienced practitioners who may already be offering these services but who would like to deepen their knowledge
Subjects covered include
• A TCM Exploration of Pregnancy
• Red Flags and Acupuncture Safety Issues
• Morning Sickness
• Threatened and Habitual Miscarriage
• Pre-eclampsia
• Musculoskeletal Pain
• Pelvic, Lower Back and Sciatic Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Anxiety and Depression in Pregnancy
• Feelings of Suffocation and Insomnia
• Turning A Breech
• Pre-birth Acupuncture and Cervical Ripening
• Promotion of Labour
Learning will be consolidated with case studies and, time-permitting, practical demonstrations.
Previous attendees say:
“Great couple of days. The material was top-notch, the notes were comprehensive and easy to understand”
" Everything you wanted to know about problems during pregnancy but never dared ask - theory and practice.”
“Wonderful learning, very clearly presented, great notes - just do it!”
Paul Johnson LicAc, FBAcC, LicOHM, MRCHM, BA (Hons), PGCertLTHE, AHEA, AFN has taught acupuncture for over a quarter of a century and has a special interest in treating women’s health issues.
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