Fertility Treatment
Acupuncture is centuries old and has helped millions of people through time to achieve their optimal health, vitality, and life dreams. Having children can be part of one’s journey in life and acupuncture can help during times of conception and pregnancy.
Before Conception
When women and men have a hard time conceiving there are many modern tools available...not many realize that acupuncture can help as well. Acupuncture has been proven to help with fertility by aiding hormone and endocrine balance to help with issues such as PCOS, egg and sperm quality, improve sperm count and motility, thickening endometrial lining, and regulating menstrual cycles to improve ovulation timing. Acupuncture is also being widely used in conjunction with IVF and ART to improve chances of conception.
The importance of regular care in regards to fertility can not be overstated. We always recommend weekly treatment for a minimum of three months. Both sperm and eggs take around 90 days to develop and acupuncture works best for fertility issues if consistent during that time period. Acupuncture helps the proper development of the egg and sperm quality, to improve blood flow to reproductive organs, and in cases of IVF and ART to also help thicken the endometrial lining to optimal thickness and quality for successful implantation. The average time we see fertility patients is 3-5 months for natural conception and 6-8 weeks prior to IVF, ART or IUI. Following your acupuncturist's advice on frequency of acupuncture, diet and lifestyle changes, and incorporation of any prescribed herbs can greatly impact the success of your treatment and often even the time spent trying to conceive.
At Infinity Acupuncture, we work with you not only by using acupuncture, but also lifestyle, nutrition and wellness recommendations. We understand that life itself, in the form of stress and other negative exposures, can get in the way of healthy fertility, and we help you recognize and improve those conditions to optimize your chances of success.
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During Pregnancy
After conception is achieved acupuncture can be extremely helpful during pregnancy. Acupuncture can help with threatened miscarriage and morning sickness in the early stages. Later on, acupuncture can help alleviate back and hip pain often experienced in the mid-to-late stages of pregnancy, fatigue, anxiety, and stress. In the final trimester, acupuncture can work to prepare the pelvic floor for delivery, encourage breech babies to turn into the correct position, and can even help induce labor when recommended by obstetricians, midwives, and doctors.
Having acupuncture support during conception and pregnancy can bring health, vitality, stress relief, and peace of mind as you build and nourish your family.