Prenatal Acupuncture in Greenville, SC
Prenatal Acupuncture at IHP Greenville. Dr. Hendry, DAOM — NCCAOM-certified, 25+ yrs experience, hospital-credentialed. Call (864) 365-6156.
Prenatal acupuncture offers safe, effective support for the many physical and emotional challenges of pregnancy — from morning sickness and pelvic girdle pain to anxiety, insomnia, and optimal fetal positioning. At Integrative Health Partners, Dr. Hendry provides prenatal acupuncture using specific pregnancy-safe point selections that support maternal and fetal health throughout all three trimesters. Acupuncture is one of the safest and most evidence-supported natural interventions during pregnancy when performed by a properly trained practitioner.
How Prenatal Acupuncture Works
Prenatal acupuncture follows pregnancy-specific protocols that avoid contraindicated points (those with strong downward-moving, blood-moving, or labor-inducing effects in the first trimester). As your pregnancy progresses, the therapeutic goals shift: nausea and fatigue management in the first trimester, musculoskeletal pain and anxiety in the second, and fetal positioning, birth preparation, and labor readiness in the third. Sessions run 45–60 minutes in a comfortable, bolstered side-lying position.
Conditions Treated with Prenatal Acupuncture
Your First Appointment
Bring your obstetric history and current pregnancy information (gestational age, any complications, high-risk status). Dr. Hendry coordinates with your OB or midwife as appropriate. Wear comfortable, loose clothing that allows easy access to acupoints on your lower legs, lower back, and abdomen.
Why Dr. Hendry for Prenatal Acupuncture
Dr. Hendry's comprehensive training in Chinese gynecology and obstetrics — a specialized branch of Classical Chinese Medicine — gives him deep expertise in pregnancy-safe acupuncture. His cautious, evidence-informed approach ensures every prenatal session is both effective and safe.