Acupuncture a natural choice for pregnancy, conception and fertility.
Acupuncture offers a natural way to aid fertility and build up your reproductive health before conception. Whether you have just decided to try for a baby and want to ensure that the conditions for conception and pregnancy are in peak health or if you are finding it difficult to conceive acupuncture will help to ensure that your reproductive system is strong and in good health.
Having a baby is a natural thing to do and yet unexplained infertility problems have increased by up to 25%. Modern day stress and starting a family much later in life means that many couples are turning to fertility treatments to help them start a family.
Acupuncture before and after IVF
Acupuncture is good for women who have been unsuccessful with IVF and want to try a natural alternative, and for women who want to ensure their body is in the best condition to conceive before trying IVF again. Acupuncture supports fertility by stimulating and nourishing the reproductive system, increasing blood flow and helping to restore balance, and well being.
Acupuncture Fertility and Stress
Stress and hormonal imbalances are thought to be directly linked to fertility problems. Research suggests that acupuncture balances female hormones it also aids relaxation and brings relief from stress.
o Reduce stress and enhance your health and well-being
o Increase blood flow to your reproductive organs
o Balance your hormones which supports regular cycles and healthy ovulation
Male fertility
Acupuncture can also help male fertility by improving sperm count concentration and sperm motility. Many cases of unexplained infertility and sub-fertility are thought to be attributable to male factors.
Research studies show that acupuncture can increase fertility both in men and women and increase the success rate of conception and successful pregnancy. Acupuncture can also increase the success of conventional assisted infertility treatments by more than 40%.Fertility and Sterility vol 77 , no 4 April 2002
Acupuncture, helps to bring balance and improve overall well being which can dramatically increase the chances of a successful outcome for conception and problem free pregnancy.
An initial consultation will help to fully understand the cause of the problem and to establish a treatment plan or the need to take further medical advice and investigation into possible physical problems that may be preventing conception from taking place.
Acupuncture for reproductive health and fertility works well in combination with healthy common sense lifestyle choices.
o Eat well, a balanced and nutritious diet
o Regular gentle exercise
o Relaxation and resolution of stress and anxiety
o A balance between work rest and play
Acupuncture treatment provides a natural drug-free method to treat the most common conditions that can occur during pregnancy.
Morning sickness, abdominal pain, urinary track infection, back pain, headaches, heart burn, anaemia and fatigue, anxiety and emotional upsets.
Acupuncture can help to regulate menstrual cycles to balance conditions such as Amenorrhoea (no periods), Dysmenorrhoea (painful or Irregular periods) and pre menstrual stress
How does acupuncture work?
A healthy flow of Qi within the body circulates warmth, nourishment and vitality and promotes and health and vitality to all the parts of the body. When the flow is impaired through weakness or blockage this can lead to areas within the body becoming depleted or unbalanced. The insertion of fine needles into the channels of energy through specific points along channels of Qi (Meridians) can stimulate and regulate a balanced flow of Qi