Frequently Asked Questions - Pregnancy and Fertility |
- Improve the function of the ovaries to produce higher quality eggs
- Regulate the hormones to produce a larger number of follicles
- Increase blood flow to the uterus and increase the thickness of the uterine lining
- Relax and de-stress
- Prevent uterine contraction post IVF embryo transfer
- Reduce the side-effects of IVF medications
- Strengthen the immune system/Increase energy
- Improve sperm count, motility, morphology and reduce sperm DNA fragmentation
- Increase chance of conceiving
- Decrease chance of miscarriage
At East Winds Acupuncture we like to treat once a week for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. When symptoms are severe, two treatments a week are recommended. For delayed labor at least two treatments are needed.
- Delayed Labor
- Nausea & Vomiting
- Feeling Tired / Sluggish
- Light Bleeding
- Dizziness and/or Fainting
- Irritability
- Constipation
- Heartburn
- Headache
- Itching
- Yeast Infection
- Hemorrhoids
- Nasal Stuffiness
- Anxiety
Pregnancy and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Post-conception acupuncture is a natural way to enhance pregnancy. Pre natal care can reduce many of the negative symptoms associated with early pregnancy. Acupuncture can be beneficial for a number of things including nausea, vomiting, premature contractions, deficient amniotic fluid, small for date baby’s as well as breech presentation. See medical articles for article link to this article
One researcher discovered that through Doppler ultra sound there was more blood flow through the umbilical cord after the mother received acupuncture. Link to this article
In the case of delayed labor, acupuncture is an excellent choice to prevent artificial induction with medications. Success rate for acupuncture induction on labor was proven in a study led by fertility specialist Andrew Orr L.Ac. with a success rate of 88% of the Mothers going into labor within 3-24 hours. (See medical articles for details).