Acupuncture is one of the 5 branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine. With its global approach to the human being which complements Western medicine, it takes into consideration the physical, psychic and emotional aspects of the patient. It therefore seeks to preserve or re-establish good equilibrium and good circulation of energy (Qi) through across the body, through meridians. Acupuncture applied to specific points treats physical ailments, emotions as well as deeper disorders.Acupuncture may be used to support women before, during or after birth for therapeutic purposes or for ""well-birth".