Resources for Pregnancy & Postpartum

Supporting you through the perinatal period is one of the greatest joys of my practice. Acupuncture can be a powerful ally during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and everything in between — helping to ease discomfort, regulate your nervous system, and support your body's natural transitions. This page brings together some of my most trusted resources: local providers I refer to regularly, and books and articles that offer grounding, evidence-based insight into perinatal wellness and acupuncture care. Whether you're exploring acupuncture for the first time or looking to deepen your understanding, I hope you find something here that feels useful. As always, feel free to reach out with questions or to schedule a complimentary consultation.

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Recommended Providers for Pregnancy & Postpartum Care

in Richmond, Virginia

Webster-Certified Chiropractic Care

Dr. Lisa Griffith
RVA Chiropractic & Wellness
3721 Westerre Parkway, Suite A
Henrico, VA 23233
804-708-2089
welcome@drlisagriffith.com
www.drlisagriffith.com

Dr. Cara Corbelli
Renew Chiropractic
1520 Huguenot Road, Suite 113
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 419-9290
www.renewchiropracticrva.com

Doulas

Katie Painter
Birth & Postpartum Doula
www.thekatiepainter.com

A Brighter Birth
Doula Collective
www.abrighterbirth.com

Prenatal Yoga

Whole Heart Space
9726 Gayton Road
Henrico, VA 23238
www.wholeheartspace.com

108 Yoga
3117 W Moore Street
Richmond, VA 23230
www.the108yoga.com

Birth Education Classes

A Brighter Birth
112 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23220
www.abrighterbirth.com

MyBirth
1726 Altamont Ave Suite 2
Richmond, VA 23230
mybirthrva@gmail.com
www.mybirthrva.com

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Flow Physiotherapy
5407 Patterson Ave, Suite 200A
Richmond, VA 23229
(804) 442-6196
info@flowphysiova.com
www.flowphysiova.com

RVA Holistic PT
The West End: 3711 Westerre Parkway Unit C Henrico VA 23233
The Fan District: 1917 W. Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 372-0291
www.rvaholisticpt.com

Prenatal Massage

Vitality Float Spa
202 South Robinson Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 678-9816
info@vitalityfloatspa.com
www.vitalityfloatspa.com

Rooted
112 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 833-2901
laurenmiles@rootedwombman.com
www.rootedwombman.com

Lactation Support

Sarah Thorpe RN, IBCLC, LCCE
www.nurturingbirthrva.com

Tracie Abrams BSN, IBCLC
www.journeyfed.com

Perinatal Counseling

Margo Tacey, LCSW RPT
(804) 429-1761
www.letsgetupstream.com

Rachel North, LCSW, PMH-C
(804) 269-8374
www.psychologytoday.com

In-Home Pediatric Care

Dr. Janet West
(804) 837-4348
hello@myrvababy.com
www.myrvababy.com

Virtual Resources

Spinning Babies
Information and exercises for how to bring baby into optimal position for labor.

Journal Posts About Pregnancy & Acupuncture

Blog

Moxibustion for Turning Breech Baby

Moxibustion involves burning the herb mugwort near specific acupuncture points to stimulate and warm the area. For breech presentations, the focus is on the acupuncture point UB67, located at the outer corner of the pinky toe. The heat generated by moxibustion is believed to stimulate prostaglandin receptors, leading to mild uterine contractions that can encourage the baby to move into a head-down position.

Evidence for Prebirth Acupuncture & Labor Induction

Labor preparation (prebirth) and induction acupuncture are two methods toward the same end — a labor and delivery with positive outcomes for birthing person and baby. However, the energy and intention behind each technique is quite different, as is the body of evidence to support their efficacy.

How I Used Acupuncture to Support My Pregnancies

I was fortunate to work with two incredible acupuncturists throughout both of my pregnancies: Dr. Christine Cannon in Denver with my first in 2019, and Kristina Aschenbach in Richmond with my second in 2021.

Receiving Acupuncture During Pregnancy

Pregnancy affects each person differently, and subsequent pregnancies often affect the same body in different ways. Fluctuations in hormones can cause disruption physically and emotionally throughout pregnancy, causing symptoms such as nausea, depression, and gastrointestinal issues, and a growing baby often causes discomfort in the low back and pelvis especially during the third trimester.

Ashwagandha Porridge Recipe for Postpartum

I will never forget the experience of being spoon-fed this delicious meal soon after our daughter was born — it felt like my body was being brought back to life after the marathon of labor had taken its toll.

Favorite Perinatal & Newborn Books

Expecting Better

by Emily Oster

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A Good Birth

by Anne Drapkin Lyerly, M.D.

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Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

by Ina May Gaskin

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The Mama Natural Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth

by Genevieve Howland

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Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool

by Emily Oster

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The Natural Pregnancy Book

by Aviva Romm

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