Acupuncture for fertility and pregnancy

It is a great honor to work with women who are either planning to conceive or are already pregnant. This is one of my favorite specialities and currently accounts for the majority of my practice.

natural Fertility

Every day I work with couples for whom starting or expanding their family is not going the way they had imagined. They may have received a diagnosis such as:

  • endometriosis

  • fibroids

  • polycystic ovarian syndrome

  • low ovarian reserve

  • luteal phase defect

  • elevated FSH

  • low AMH

  • autoimmune disease

  • recurrent miscarriage

  • male factor infertility

  • unexplained infertility

  • and often a combination of these

By the time they come to see me, many are also struggling emotionally, feeling a sense of frustration and disappointment, even grief.

My perspective on fertility is a little different. Fertility in most cases is the natural result of a healthy and thriving body, mind and spirit. Even when dealing with complex conditions, we have to remember that we humans are also existing within the larger context of nature. We are subject to all the same laws of fertility as every other living creature. We would never look at a fruit tree not bearing fruit and simply label it “infertile”, and assume that was the end of the story. We would investigate what conditions were not optimal for the tree. We would make sure it was getting enough water and light, we would check the soil nutrients, fertilize and try to ease any stressors causing it to delay fertility. We would feel confident that with the right conditions, its natural state would be to bear fruit.

At the Qi Cottage, I focus on nourishing people in many of the same ways. I use Acupuncture, nutrition, herbal medicine, stress management and lifestyle changes to help people get back in sync with their natural state of health.

A large and growing body of scientific evidence shows that Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine benefit fertility by:

  • increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs

  • balancing hormones and the endocrine system

  • regulating and calming the nervous system

  • reducing inflammation

  • helping the body and mind to cope with stress with a greater sense of ease

Assisted Reproductive Technology

I also regularly work with people who are undergoing fertility treatments with some of the best Reproductive Endocrinologists in South Florida. Studies show that combining fertility acupuncture with ART can help improve the outcomes of treatments like IVF and IUI. At the Qi Cottage you can rest assured that I have an in depth understanding of the procedures, medications, and timelines involved with these treatments. Everything we do is in support of the work that you and your RE are doing together. Our work helps to enhance the outcomes of your fertility treatments while also mitigating side effects and helping you stay calm and centered through what can be a stressful process.

pregnancy

Fertility acupuncture naturally leads to pregnancy acupuncture. Acupuncture during pregnancy supports a healthy mom and baby. It is a great drug free treatment option for conditions such as:

  • naussea

  • low energy

  • indigestion

  • sciatica

During the last 4-6 weeks of pregnancy treatment becomes geared toward supporting a healthy labor and delivery.