Acupuncture is a branch of traditional Chinese medicine. It has proven to be a valuable healing method for use during pregnancy and childbirth. It should be understood as a complement and enrichment of conventional medicine.
Acupuncture is mainly used during pregnancy for:
The number of treatments can vary from 4 to 10 sessions, depending on the clinical condition. The first acupuncture session lasts 45 minutes, then 30 minutes.
The individual treatments are carried out by midwives on Thursday afternoons in the outpatient obstetrics department (North 1, Floor B).
The cost is CHF 60 per 30 minutes. They are not covered by basic insurance.
Feel free to contact us for an initial consultation or have your gynecologist refer you to us.
University Hospital Zurich
Klinik für Geburtshilfe / Kliniksekretariat
Raemistrasse 100
8091 Zurich
The Department of Obstetrics at the USZ was recognized as the best specialist clinic in Switzerland by the “Handelszeitung” in collaboration with the market research company Statista and regularly occupies top positions in national comparisons. The positive reviews from medical experts in particular underline the clinic’s high reputation throughout Switzerland. The clinic’s new premises are also making an impact: the equipment in the birthing rooms scores highly as a “standout treatment”.
