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
The post embryo transfer treatment
June 1, 2021in Education, Online Videos /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicAcupuncture points we use in the treatment you can watch here, after the embryo transfer are different to those used before. No abdomen points are used now, only those that will soothe the body and mind, reduce any cramping and encourage a relaxed and receptive state.
Preparing for the next IVF cycle
May 3, 2021in Education, Online Videos /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicWe see patients before and during their IVF cycle – offering many different applications of traditional Chinese medicine wisdom alongside new clinical findings. Watch some of what we do.
Stress and infertility
January 30, 2021in Acupuncture, stress and fertility, Blog, Education /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicWhy is it that acupuncture is so often seen to reduce anxiety, improve mood, manage stress and increase resilience? That is a question that many researchers have tried to address – coming up with findings related to increased endorphin or serotonin levels or decreased cortisol or adrenalin levels or regulation of endocannabinoid levels. While we […]
Acupuncture and Pregnancy
January 30, 2021in Acupuncture and pregnancy, Blog, Education /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicMost of the trials examining the effect of acupuncture in pregnancy have focused on its action during and before labour, measuring labour pain and duration, as well initiation of labour when it is overdue. A couple of trials have looked at how effective Chinese medicine is in turning breech babies, and 2 journals have reported […]
Effects of Chinese Herbal Medicine on ovarian functions in the patients with endometriosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
January 7, 2021in Meta analyses and reviews, Research /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicXin Yi Zheng et al, Eu Jn Int Med, March 2022, 102125 European Journal of Integrative Medicine.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine for female infertility: an overview of systematic reviews
January 7, 2021in Meta analyses and reviews, Research /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicJang Won Lee et al, Int Med Res, Vol 10, 3, Sept 2021 100694 Integrative Medicine Research
Herbal medicine in women undergoing in vitro fertilization/ intracytoplasmic sperm injection: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
January 6, 2021in Meta analyses and reviews, Research /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicKwon CY et al, Comp Ther Med 53 (2020) 102528 Complementary Therapies in Medicine
Can Acupuncture help me Conceive
October 21, 2020in Media, Podcasts /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicAll About Fertility Podcast, Season 1, Episode 17 Ella Mannix interviews Amy Forth asking the Big Question “Can Acupuncture help me Conceive”. Amy who has worked for many years in this field explains all the ways that Acupuncture can contribute.
IVF Specialist interviewed by Acupuncture Pregnancy Clinic acupuncturist, Amy Forth
October 20, 2020in Media, Podcasts /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicHear what Dr Tash (IVF Specialist) has to say about her role as a reproductive endocrinologist. in an interview with Amy posted on Acupuncture Pregnancy and IVF Support Facebook page here. As well as her work in a busy IVF clinic, Dr Tash has an informative women’s health and fertility podcast channel The Fanny Mechanic […]
Fanny Mechanic Podcast “All things acupuncture, fertility and IVF” with Amy Forth
October 20, 2020in Podcasts /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicThe Fanny Mechanic podcast (authored by Dr Natasha Andreadis from City Fertility) invited Amy (from Alexandira Acupuncture Pregnancy clinic) on as a guest and she spoke about all things acupuncture, fertility and IVF. Find that conversation here.
Acupuncture for in vitro fertilization in women with poor ovarian response: a systematic review
October 17, 2020in Acupuncture herbs and PCOS, Meta analyses and reviews, Research /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicSoobin Jang et al, Int Med Res 9 (2020) 100395 Integrative Medicine Research