FERTILITY
Acupuncture and herbal medicine has enhanced fertility for thousands of years.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help boost your health prior to conception so you and your eggs are as healthy as possible before your grand adventure to parenthood.
Preparing your body for a safe and healthy pregnancy is extremely important. Whether you are trying to conceive naturally or are using assisted reproductive techniques, my practice is dedicated to helping you fulfil your dream of becoming a parent.
It is recommended that you begin fertility support as soon as possible, whether you are hoping to become pregnant now, or within the next few years.
A healthy body and good egg quality is obviously key to having a healthy baby and for this reason it is widely recommended to nourish oneself for 3 months prior to conceiving because this is the amount of time an egg needs to mature, ovulate, fertilize, implant to finally make a baby.
(After coming off birth control, it can take a number of cycles to regulate the menstrual cycle and ensure healthy ovulation.)
Practitioner and patient work closely together during this time. In addition to acupuncture and herbal medicine, the patient is required to take an active role in their health and fertility journey by cycle tracking, monitoring cervical fluid, adhering to nutrition and lifestyle advice.
When to start?
A healthy body and good egg quality is obviously key to having a healthy baby and for this reason it is widely recommended to nourish oneself for 3 months prior to conceiving because this is the amount of time an egg needs to mature, ovulate, fertilize, implant to finally make a baby.
Proper nutrition, a balanced lifestyle and regular Acupuncture for 3 months prior to conceiving helps reduce stress, regulate cycles, improve wellbeing, increase nourishment to the eggs and the uterine lining thus increasing fertility and paving the way to a healthy pregnancy.
In infertile couples, the man would be sterile in 50% of cases. Acupuncture can improve semen quality and sperm count to create healthier embryos. It is important for both partners to eat a well balanced diet, cut out alcohol, reduce stress and avoid excessive exercise.
ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBAL MEDICINE TREAT AND SUPPORT A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS RELATED TO INFERTILITY INCLUDING:
Anovulation (no ovulation)
Amenorrhea (no period)
Egg quality
Diminished ovarian reserve (high FSH/low AMH)
Endometriosis
Fibroids
In-vitro fertilization (IVF)
Advanced maternal age
Luteal phase defect
Menstrual irregularities and discomforts (pain, PMS, etc)
Male factor issues (sperm count, motility, morphology)
PCOS – Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Recurrent miscarriage
Unexplained infertility
The ancient system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used to successfully treat infertility with acupuncture and herbal medicine for over two thousand years. However, when natural conception is not possible and the help of modern medicine is needed to achieve the dream of having a child, TCM and western medicine are proving to be a very effective combination.
What my clients have to say...
” I struggle to find the right words to accurately describe just how much Stefanie has helped me over the past year. When I first started seeing her I was at my lowest of lows, both physically and mentally, having just gone through a loss. She helped boost me out of the slump I was in, and assisted in navigating me through my fertility journey. Fast forward to today, I am currently 8 months pregnant and she has been there every step of the way, listening to me and my body, and providing fantastic treatment and guidance. I absolutely look forward to continuing my time with her postpartum, and will keep recommending her to everyone I know!”
