Explore Fertility Acupuncture
Explore how fertility acupuncture in St. John’s & Area, NL can be utilized in your journey.
What We Offer
We offer personalized care for your fertility journey.
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During this time, we discuss personal health history, frequency of sessions, and treatment timelines based on anticipated expectations for you. This session include assessment, discussion, and treatment.
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During your follow up session, we briefly discuss any changes and updates from previous treatments.
This session includes a quick conversation, assessment and treatment.
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Each treatment is personalized. Acupuncture prescriptions are chosen based on presentation at each session. Acupuncture, auricular therapy, gua sha, electrostimulation may be used during your session. There is also the consideration of dietary adjustments, lifestyle modifications, herbal formulas, and more to support your plan.
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Here are some blog posts that detail this process more:
Fertility Support Through Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Stress and Fertility from a Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
Frequently Asked Questions
How does acupuncture help with fertility? Is it safe?
Yes, acupuncture is safe and often utilized during the fertility journey along with pregnancy to support you. This practice supports fertility by circulating blood, alleviating pain and discomfort (especially with periods), regulating menstrual cycles, improving sperm health, while reducing stress and anxiety. A recent meta analysis [PMID: 41864833] suggests how beneficial acupuncture is for IVF.
Can I do acupuncture alongside IVF or IUI?
Yes! This is a great addition to your fertility journey. Acupuncture may help alleviate any discomforts such as headaches, pain, nausea and more during this process. Typically there are recommended days for treatments. These are based around your cycle and treatment plan. This is confirmed and discussed during your acupuncture session.
Who is this for?
Individuals and couples trying to conceive naturally. Those undergoing treatment via IVF or IUI from the Fertility Clinic. Anyone experiencing irregular cycles, unexplained fertility or recurrent loss. People who want a calmer more supported experience through fertility treatments.
What can I expect?
Typically during the first session, health history is discussed with expectations set out. Frequency of sessions are recommended, along with how this may look for your journey.
Most patients recognize sleep & digestion improving, along with stress and anxiety reducing with consistency of treatments. This practice supports symptoms related to PMS, painful periods, heavy bleeding, headaches and more. Acupuncture approaches your health by looking at the whole picture, rather than segmenting it into pieces.
Something to note:
Typically it can take upto 3 menstrual cycles to notice a more consistent and regular cycle. This is with consistent care and treatment. A tailored plan is discussed during your initial session.
Ready to begin?
You can book your session and start acupuncture for fertility.
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