Conception, Pregnancy, & Post Natal Care
Here at Happy Body Acupuncture a variety of treatment options are available at any stage during your natural or assisted fertility cycle:
- Preconception care
- Acupuncture support during IVF cycle;
- Acupuncture on the day of egg collection
- Acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer
- Post-conception care
Focus points of treatment during this time frame can be directed towards:
- Reducing stress, emotional support
- Reducing symptoms associated with ART treatments
- Optimizing chances of pregnancy
- Facilitating weight loss
- Reverse effects of biological aging.
Known Fertility factors frequently treated by Acupuncture include:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Endometriosis
- Elevated follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Thin endometrium lining
- Low AMH levels
- Poor egg quality
Ask your practitioner how Acupuncture could assist your family planning.
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Sharlene is a member of Wellington Fertility, Acupuncture and childbirth team which has allowed her to work onsite at Fertility Associates for the last 6 years providing Acupuncture for their patients before and after embryo transfer.
Sharlene has been involved in a large scale 4 year study, as a trial partner, under Sydney University observing IVF pregnancy rates whilst receiving Acupuncture treatment. Watch this space for exciting updates!
Read more about Acupuncture and Fertility in Sharlene's Blog:
Happy Body Acupuncture is proud to be a part of the Fertility & Acupuncture Childbirth Team (FACT) in Wellington; helping you to maintain good health and prepare for childbirth, naturally. Read more about FACT here.
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