Acupuncture plays an important role in drug free treatments for many fertility, pregnancy and post pregnancy conditions. It has a long and successful history in reproductive medicine. It can be used to help boost fertility, to help improve the chances of IVF success, and to prepare the body for conception,pregnancy and give physical and emotional support after birth.
Fertility & IVF Support
Acupuncture can help with underlying conditions such as:
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Endometriosis
- Irregular cycles
- Stress relief (which isn’t good for fertility)
- Balancing female hormones (hormonal imbalance is a frequent contributor to fertility problems)
- Boosting the flow of energy to the reproductive organs
- IVF support throughout the different stages of the IVF cycle
- Male fertility issues such as low sperm count, forward movement, etc.
Pregnancy & Post Pregnancy Support
Acupuncture can be successfully used for the treatment of a wide range of conditions:
- Miscarriage
- Nausea and vomiting
- Heartburn
- Constipation
- Varicose veins
- Urinary tract infections
- Musculoskeletal conditions
- Fatigue and exhaustion
- Anaemia
- Insomnia
- Anxiety and depression
- Thrush and abnormal vaginal discharge
- Sinusitis
- Pregnancy-induced hypertension
- Oedema
- Small for dates babies
- Breech and posterior positioned babies
- Induction
- Prebirth treatment to prepare the body for an efficient labour
- Acupressure for pain relief during labour
- Postpartum recovery
Acupressure for Childbirth
Acupressure can be used by friends and family to help with:
- Britch baby
- Inducing birth
- Natural pain relief during birth
- slow progressing birth
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