About Acupuncture Pregnancy Clinic
The Acupuncture Pregnancy Clinic (formerly known as The Acupuncture IVF Support Clinic) a network of clinics that focus on supporting patients through their fertility, IVF and pregnancy journey.
Entries by Acupuncture Pregnancy Clinic
Preparing to conceive – a healthy diet
September 9, 2014in Diet and Lifestyle, Preparing to conceive, Treatment Programmes /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicThere is much information and misinformation about what constitutes a good preconception diet. From a Chinese medicine point of view the middle road is usually the healthiest where moderation of some foods is recommended and a good balance of healthy and fresh fruits and vegetables with adequate protein is encouraged. A TCM practitioner takes into […]
Preparing to conceive – weight loss
September 9, 2014in Preparing to conceive, Treatment Programmes, Weight loss /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicIf you are overweight a little bit of weight loss goes a long way to improving fertility. Losing 5 kg is a manageable target for most and you can start now. Just moving your metabolism a little bit in the direction of burning off fat stores, can stimulate ovarian activity, improve egg and sperm quality […]
Preparing to conceive – the eggs
September 9, 2014in Preparing to conceive, The Egg, Treatment Programmes /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicThe environment that eggs occupy during their lengthy maturation process in the ovary has an impact on what shape they are in before meeting a sperm (with or without an IVF embryologist in attendance). They need a good blood supply, the right nutrients, the right hormone signals and the capacity to supply enough energy to […]
Acupuncture during the first few weeks of pregnancy
September 8, 2014in First few weeks, Now you are pregnant, Treatment Programmes /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicRegular monitoring of the pulse (a TCM diagnostic technique) with acupuncture treatment designed to reduce anxiety may offer important and reassuring support during the first few weeks of pregnancy, especially if it has taken some time to get there.
A happy and healthy pregnancy
September 8, 2014in Healthy pregnancy, Now you are pregnant, Treatment Programmes /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicYou may have had a long journey with plenty of medical intervention to get this far. Now is the time to relax, let mother nature do her job and enjoy your swelling belly. However should any discomfort or minor pregnancy disorders develop, acupuncture can be helpful in some situations.
Preparing for labour
September 8, 2014in Labour, Now you are pregnant, Treatment Programmes /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicMany pregnant women like to prepare themselves for labour and for the arrival of their new baby, both emotionally and physically. Birth centre midwifes often recommend acupuncture from week 36 as a support for this process.
Before and during the medication phase of IVF
September 8, 2014in Embarking on IVF, Medication phase, Treatment Programmes /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicSome patients find that they benefit from having acupuncture before and during the medication phase of an IVF cycle. They feel better able to manage the stress and side effects that may be associated with IVF. We often use mild electro-acupuncture at this time, particularly during the stimulation phase.
Any phase of the IVF cycle
September 8, 2014in Embarking on IVF, Side Effects, Treatment Programmes /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicWomen undergoing IVF often use acupuncture as a adjunctive support – some report greater relaxation and control of anxiety, and overall greater resilience. The acupuncture treatment will be different for each patient and depends on symptoms.