Acupuncture 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 and pregnancy generally.
Underlying conditions such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Endometriosis and irregular cyles can also be treated with acupuncuture. It’s also good for relieving stress (which isn’t good for fertility) as well as balancing female hormones (hormonal imbalance is a frequent contributor to fertility problems) and boosting the flow of energy to the reproductive organs. It can help with male fertility issues too.
Zita West Affiliated Acupuncturists Network
The Zita West Clinic is the UK's largest and most successful integrated reproductive health practice, combining the very latest in both medical and complementary care.
The team at the Zita West Clinic take a uniquely comprehensive and highly personalised approach to managing the reproductive health of every couple they see, looking at you as a whole person and not just at your medical history.
Zita West fertility program uses Acupuncture, Nutrition, Massage, Counselling Meditation & Relaxation, as well as comprehensive medical history and medical examination to create a programme of support (or just individual treatments) to suite your specific needs.
As a first and important step in extending the "Zita West approach" for fertility, pregnancy and post-natal care, beyond the geographical limitations of her London clinic, Zita West launch, from Dec 19th 2008, a new national network of Zita West Affiliated Acupuncturists across England, Wales and Scotland.
Fertility, Pregnancy and Post-natal Care - Training and Ongoing Support
All acupuncturist members of the network have received training in Zita’s comprehensive, holistic approach to achieving optimum reproductive health as well as specific instruction in the relevant diagnostic processes and treatment protocols followed at our London clinic. These cover a wide range of treatments to help boost fertility, enhance IVF, improve pregnancy and support post-natal recovery. Members also have access to the Clinic, and other members of the network for consultation and general advice.
20% Discount on Zita West Products
These includes nutritional supplements for fertility, pregnancy and breast-feeding, a range of books, CDs, cosmetic products and gift-sets. You will need to receive your code from Galit Hughes and click on “Special Offers on Zita West Products” in Zita West website
FREE Fact Sheets
Zita and her team have produced a valuable range of Factsheets, each designed to provide guidance to couples on some of the more important areas of health and lifestyle management critical to male and female reproductive health at different stages of the reproductive cycle.
Factsheets can all be obtained, free of charge, from Galit Hughes
The topics they cover are shown below:
Natural Conception:
Useful, expert advice on how to prepare for a healthy conception
Male Fertility:
Useful nutritional advice to help maximise male fertility
Foods For Fertility:
Foods high in key nutrients for female and male fertility
Preparing for IVF:
Valuable do's and don'ts to help support your cycle
Early Pregnancy:
Keep you and your baby fit and healthy during early pregnancy
Important Nutrients for Pregnancy:
Handy check-list of key micro-nutrients for pregnancy
Horam Natural Therapy Centre Acupuncturist
Galit Hughes is a Members of the Zita West Affiliated Acupuncturists Network
Zita West & Galit Hughes