MAMPS Practice Guidelines
A Framework for Safe Acupuncture Practice During Pregnancy

The MAMPS Practice Guidelines are peer reviewed advisories provided by the MAMPS advisory group, students and alumni to provide guidance for acupuncturists when treating the perinatal population. They provide suggestions regarding safe clinical practice and referral considerations as part of clinical assessment prior to an East Asian Medicine diagnosis and treatment plan.

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• Breech, Transverse and Unstable Lie

• Cupping in Pregnancy

• Gestational Diabetes

• Hyperemesis

• Itching in Pregnancy

• Polyhydraminos

• Labor initiation

• Preparing for medical inductions

• Gestational hypertension/PE/HELLP

• Preeclampsia

• Growth restriction

• Perinatal depression

• Threatened miscarriage