So can the time of year impact on your chance of becoming pregnant? This is an interesting question, particularly during the deep mid winter when many of us are battling winter colds and darker days. Dr Gillian Lockwood, Medical Director at Care Fertility Tamworth has recently written an interesting blog on the topic. She discusses… Continue reading Can the time of year impact on your chance of becoming pregnant?
Category: Acupuncture for IVF
Happy New Year
My acupuncture clinic is now open again after the Christmas break, and I am recharged and looking forward to working to support all of my wonderful clients again in 2020. I hope to share the benefits of acupuncture with many more of you, in this new decade. If you would like to discuss having acupuncture… Continue reading Happy New Year
Emma Cannon explains how Acupuncture can boost fertility
In this very readable article fertility expert and author Emma Cannon explains how acupuncture can boost fertility. It explains a little bit about what iacupuncture is, how it can help and what the research tells us. The article also gives an insight into the views of the medical community 'Personally, I have worked with the… Continue reading Emma Cannon explains how Acupuncture can boost fertility
Transformative Powers of Acupuncture during the Fertility Journey
When clients first enquire about having acupuncture to support them during their fertility journey, I spend quite a bit of time talking to them about how acupuncture can support natural fertility at the preconception stage, and how it can also be used effectively during procedures such as IVF and ICSI. I also talk about some… Continue reading Transformative Powers of Acupuncture during the Fertility Journey
Reseach shows Acupuncture has significant effect during IVF & ICSI
When I ask my clients what brings them to acupuncture during their fertility journey, most find out about it from friends, from fertility forums or from gynaecologists or fertility consultants at IVF clinics. This word of mouth way of spreading the message is fantastic, and it's often when we hear about something new from a… Continue reading Reseach shows Acupuncture has significant effect during IVF & ICSI
Acupuncture to Maximise Relaxation During IVF and ICSI
I provide lots of fertility acupuncture to clients who are going through all of the various stages of IVF and ICSI. I also encourage my clients to use relaxation and positive visualisation techniques, to help further reduce anxiety during the roller coaster ride of fertility treatment. It is so heartening to see how relaxed and… Continue reading Acupuncture to Maximise Relaxation During IVF and ICSI
Fertility Case Study Gives Insight into the Acupuncture Treatment Process
In my time treating couples and individuals with fertility issues, I find that people often find it hugely helpful to hear about the experiences of others. This is why case studies and testimonials are so helpful. They allow people going through this process, to feel less isolated and alone, and give new clients a real… Continue reading Fertility Case Study Gives Insight into the Acupuncture Treatment Process
Charlotte at the Fertility Show Manchester
Charlotte attended the Fertility Show in Manchester on March 23rd to assist the British Acupuncture Council on their stand. Here are some of her observations from the day. It was lovely to meet up with clients and colleagues a couple of weeks ago at the Fertility Show in Manchester. There was a lot of interest… Continue reading Charlotte at the Fertility Show Manchester
The Role of Acupuncture in IVF Support
For those couples considering acupuncture as part of their fertility journey, this recent article published in IVF Babble online includes an interview with Colin Davis, Specialist in Reproductive Medicine and Medical Director of the Evewell Centre in London. When asked about his views on acupuncture and IVF he said: I think acupuncture offers a complementary… Continue reading The Role of Acupuncture in IVF Support
GPs urged to prescribe acupuncture
An article in Practice Business reports that clinicians across the UK are being urged by the British Acupuncture Council, to consider referring patients for acupuncture treatment. As funding and workforce shortages put increasing pressure on the NHS, this is a viable option and could help the NHS. Head of research at the British Acupuncture Council,… Continue reading GPs urged to prescribe acupuncture
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