Pregnancy & Fertility
Conception is one of those areas we take for granted until we realise there is a problem. Equally so, when conception does occur, some women are at the mercy of many a symptom to be endured because it’s a natural state. It is in this area of gynecology where acupuncture comes to the fore. It naturally helps regulate the female body and the male to encourage natural conception or alongside treatments for fertility in the IVF clinics. Similarly it’s a natural treatment option to be used for expectant mothers for such symptoms of morning sickness, hyperemesis, heartburn,sinus, physical discomfort etc. Further to this it expands into the areas of preparation for labour, including inductions and malpresentation of baby (breech) and post partum (birth) issues women may suffer.
In Ireland today, there are acupuncturists working in the IVF clinics. Reproductive health is incredibly well educated, researched and documented. But, our message is to check yourself out before considering conception, that means any time. You can see an acupuncturist before you get to the stage of IVF. This is for men and women. In addition, stick with acupuncture throughout an IVF procedure it improves your chances by over 50%.
Suzanne Cafferky and Hannah O’Connell at the 2013 Migraine Conference
Catching up with Suzanne Cafferky and Hannah O’Connell at the 2013 Migraine conference, we asked them to talk about how acupuncture helps IVF and Pregnancy, when to start acupuncture treatments and why it helps. This short video demonstrates not only the level of understanding, research, knowledge and expertise these acupuncturists have in the western approach including the drugs used in IVF procedures, but in their own field too.
Without rehearsal, this easy and informative video gives a clearer understanding to anyone who wishes to know more about the different western fertility protocols used in IVF procedures alongside the scientifically proven role of an acupuncturist in this area.
Acupuncture Podcast – Episode 1 & 2
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Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture for Fertility + A Case Study
The Acupuncture Council of Ireland carried out a survey on their members in 2012, and reported that Fertility and pregnancy issues were a main reason why both men and women attend an acupuncturist for help. This can be by couples who are having difficulty conceiving but are not yet ready to attend an IVF clinic.
Constipation during Pregnancy
To most people, constipation is simply a matter of a slow-moving or lazy bowel. Yet, as many studies confirmed constipation is serious and should not be ignored. During pregnancy constipation is very common. First of all the increased levels of progesterone and estrogen caused by pregnancy aid in relaxing the smooth muscle of the body and this would include the muscles of the digestive tract, making bowl movements sluggish and slow.
Acupuncture is a safe drug free treatment for pregnant women
Are you pregnant and looking to maintain your health for the next 9 months OR are you looking for an alternative to help with whatever is bothering you during your pregnancy? Treatment of women in pregnancy and labour has a long tradition in China with many pictures found on tortoise shells depicting some pregnancy and labour related problems.
Morning Sickness
While pregnancy is of course a natural state, a woman’s body has to accommodate the various changes that occur. Morning sickness is a common example of the effects of this ‘accommodation’. It is not a pathology or ‘illness’; it is instead part of a normal physiological process. In cases where the morning sickness is very severe acupuncture is a safe and effective way to treat the symptoms.
Pre Birth Acupuncture
Pre birth acupuncture is when a woman is treated in the final weeks of pregnancy at about week 36/37 right up to the end. It’s physical action is to help ripen the women’s cervix, prepare the pelvis thus encouraging her body to move into the optimum state for delivering her baby. It helps baby move into an anterior position whilst boosting the woman’s energy and mental and physical stamina.
Restore your Fertility by Restoring the Seven Emotions
We live in a world of ever-increasing work pressures, persistent over-stimulation and less than optimal nourishment for our bodies, minds and souls. If we look at life realistically, most of us are subjected to relatively constant stress, unless we make a conscious decision to live differently.
IVF and Acupuncture – Some FAQ’s
Integrating Acupuncture into the patients regime undergoing IVF protocols has been proven to help increase the chance of a positive pregnancy test. For best results it is important that the woman attends a registered Acupuncturist. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions answered.
POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME/STEIN – LEVENTHAL SYNDROME (PCOS)
PCOS can be termed as chronic anovulation triggered by insufficient oestrogen feedback to the hypothalamus pituitary system. Current figures suggest that it affects 1 in 10 women, with a frightening estimated figure of up to 33% of women affected in the UK.