How to support your fertility naturally

- "Hi Hayley, hope you are well? I found out some happy news--I am pregnant :) just wanted to thank you for all the relaxing treatments you gave me which I am sure helped contribute to getting my body ready to being able to make a baby! Best wishes xx"

- Christine

"I took a test today and it was a very happy result let's just say, and thank you for everything too xx"

- Laura

Do you want a baby?

Bringing one into the world and raising it is perhaps one of the most beautiful experiences possible. It can call the best you in forward and shape you in unexpected ways.

Many women and couples come into the studio on the journey to conceive. Acupuncture is increasingly popular because it’s a gentle, natural, and relaxing way to improve fertility. I always feel acupuncture is a celebration of life. It encourages the body+mind to be at their best, to perform at their highest potential. That's why people float off the table afterwards- coming into balance feels so nice.

What does acupuncture do to improve fertility outcomes for women?

It works across multiple systems to promote health- reproductive, neurological, endocrine, and more. Essentially it balances hormones and stress levels, two key components to helping a woman conceive. Acupuncture can be used to nourish the uterine lining, assist the growth and release of the follicle, and encourage implantation. It's also widely used during pregnancy to support the health of the fetus and alleviate issues like morning sickness.

Can it help men?

It does the same for men too. They often come in for support with low sperm count, unusual motility or morphology issues.

What about stress and fertility?

Reducing stress is wonderful way to boost fertility in both women and men, because the body's energy can be routed into the reproductive system instead of into fight-or-flight responses. Acupuncture's ability to calm the nervous system is well known for creating that "ahhh, I feel wonderful" feeling. The most common response after treatment is to ask if they can stay longer for more treatment!

Can I do acupuncture with IVF or IUI, etc?

Acupuncture is regularly used in combination with in vitro fertilization, intrauterine insemination, and to support egg retrieval. As Dr. James Dillard (Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons) says, "It can allow you to cross the line from infertile to fertile by helping your body function more efficiently, which in turn allows other, more modern reproductive treatments, like IVF, to also work more efficiently."

How does acupuncture work?

From the Western perspective, it boosts the connection between the hypothalamus, the pituitary and the ovaries, and increases blood supply to the ovaries and uterus. In Chinese medicine terms it strengthens Qi and Blood, Yin and Yang, to harmonize the whole you. Because it's holistic and works on the whole body+mind, it also balances other issues along the way, so you get a head-to-toe reboot.

Do you want to support your fertility journey?

If you want natural healthcare and stress relief as part of your process, get in touch and schedule a relaxing session at home or in the studio.

Want to read more about acupuncture for fertility? Check out WebMD's article here.

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