Acupuncture for Fertility

Service Description

The WHO recognises Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as an effective treatment which can increase the chances of becoming pregnant. It can be useful for individuals or couples who hope for a natural conception or for those who are undergoing Assisted Reproduction Technology (ie; IVF, IUI, etc.,). Recent research has shown that having acupuncture treatment in conjunction with ART increases women’s chances of becoming pregnant. It is important to realise acupuncture can be of benefit to males to enhance fertility as it can help improve the quality and motility of the sperm. For best results acupuncture should begin at least 3 months prior to ART procedure. How Acupuncture and TCM can enhance fertility. Regulates the menstrual cycle Regulates hormones by reducing stress Improves the thickness of the uterine wall lining Reduces uterine contractions after the embryo transfer Improves blood flow to the ovaries and uterus Improves ovarian function – encourages the production of follicles and enhances their quality Enhances the immune system Reduces the chance of miscarriage Improves sperm parameters ( takes at least 3 months) Improves quality of oocytes (takes at least 3 months) Acupuncture During Pregnancy Once pregnancy occurs, medication is usually prohibited therefore acupuncture is the ideal tool to help with morning sickness, coughs, colds, headaches, back pain, constipation, tiredness and the many afflictions the human body has to deal with daily. Martina, a recently retired registered nurse brings a beautiful authenticity to her work by living the values that she espouses. Martina treats everything from the common cold to sports injuries but has a special interest in all gynecological matters and understands the sensitivity with which they need to be treated. Testimonial: I highly recommend Martina who is the acupuncturist in Tree of Life. She is a very warm and professional therapist who knows how to help and heal different parts of the body. After many sessions with Martina I have improved my immunity in my body and after that got pregnant. I was going to get accupuncture through my whole pregnancy which was very beneficial for me and the baby. The tree of life is a beautiful and very friendly place to go