Conceiving Naturally
I had acupuncture to help me recover after the birth of our first daughter who was conceived via IVF. I originally came for help with tiredness and frequent colds and thought I’d need to do IVF again when I wanted to get pregnant again. But I had been having acupuncture with Hanna for several months felt stronger and more myself and got pregnant quite naturally! Melanie
Acupuncture treatment improves fertility outcomes by reducing stress, supporting hormones and improving overall health and homeostasis and is always combined with advice on improvements to diet, exercise and work-life balance.
Women are taught how to track ovulation using Basal Body Temperature of BBT charts, as well as learning them how to observe cervical mucous and other signs of ovulation. Completed charts are used to check fluctuating hormone levels and evaluate progress.
If couples are older and have been trying for longer they will usually want to try and improve their chances of conceiving before they begin Assisted Reproductive Techniques. Most couples at this stage will already have a set of test results from their G.P and may be in the process of having further tests. If there are any reasons why a couple might not be conceiving e.g.: high FSH, PCOS, endometriosis, blocked fallopian tubes, lack of regular ovulation, thin uterine lining, thyroid problems, sperm issues - Hanna looks at them as a whole and work with them accordingly - to improve general health (diet, sleep, exercise, emotional well-being) reduce stress, support hormones and the nervous system and to help their bodies towards better health and homeostasis so that their fertility outcomes improve.