Fertility
Acupuncture is gaining popularity as a supportive therapy for fertility, offering both physical and emotional benefits for individuals trying to conceive. It may help with:
Balancing hormones by regulating the endocrine system
Stimulating the reproductive organs through increased blood flow. This may help improve ovarian function and uterine lining thicknessÂ
Reducing stress and anxiety that may contribute to fertility problemsÂ
Enhancing the effects of Western fertility treatments such as IVF. A number of studies have shown that acupuncture can improve the success rates of IVFÂ
Male fertility – it may also improve sperm quality and quantity, supporting conception from both partners
Pregnancy
Acupuncture is considered safe when trying to conceive and during pregnancy itself. During pregnancy acupuncture may be beneficial for:
Easing pregnancy discomfort including morning sickness, back pain and pelvic girdle pain
Turning a breech babyÂ
Induction of labour
Postpartum recovery
Restoring Balance, Supporting Health
