Can Acupuncture Help Me To Get Pregnant?
At our Fertility Acupuncture Clinic Brisbane we offer SAFE – DRUG FREE treatments, both to support conception – natural or IVF, during pregnancy and after pregnancy.
We can help you with your fertility issues – in isolation or work in conjunction with your fertility specialists to support you throughout the treatment. This improves your chances of a successful conception or IVF transfer and a beautiful, happy and healthy baby.
From relatively simple infertility issues to the more complex, acupuncture can stimulate ovulation, regulate hormonal cycles and promote the function of the corpus luteum (increasing progesterone production) to ensure an optimum environment for the conception of a healthy baby.
And for women with more complex conditions, fertility acupuncture can also treat anovulation (no ovulation), Polycistic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, amenorrhea (no period), menstrual irregularities, endometrial lining problems and miscarriages.
Is Acupuncture A Safe Treatment To Use During Early Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Acupuncture Brisbane offers Acupuncture as a very safe treatment protocol to use throughout your whole pregnancy, as long as it is performed by a fully qualified Acupuncturist with Obstetric knowledge and experience. At Austin Therapies we offer exactly that.
There are a number of symptoms that occur in early pregnancy that are quite common. These are all very treatable with acupuncture and are as follows:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Constipation
- Headaches
- Fatigue
There are some more serious conditions leading on from these, such as – Hyperemesis Gravidarum, which currently affects 2:1000 pregnancies. The symptoms of this condition are continuous nausea and vomiting – the biggest danger being that the patient becomes dehydrated. This condition needs to be referred directly to a hospital.
Once the electrolyte imbalance and ketosis – caused by the dehydration – is under control, acupuncture is then a great choice of treatment to help prevent another hospital admission and help bring the body back into balance.
Treatment would involve a few acupuncture needles (according to pattern diagnosis) and two to three treatments per week until the body comes back into balance. This time varies according to the patient. Some diet and lifestyle changes may also be required.
Other Early Pregnancy conditions that may be treated with acupuncture are:
- Abdominal pain
- Bleeding
- Urinary Tract Infection
Once again caution is required with signs of abdominal pain, bleeding and urinary tract infection as they may all be signs of something more serious in some cases. The main one being threatened miscarriage or in some cases, ectopic pregnancy or kidney infection.
At Austin Therapies we are well aware of the presenting symptoms and their dangers. We always refer to hospital immediately if required.
Do You Recommend Pregnancy Massage?
We offer pregnancy massage for all stages of pregnancy at our Pregnancy Massage Clinic Brisbane which is situated on a beautiful acreage property in Belmont – minutes from Carindale and the Gateway Motorway.
The benefits of pregnancy massage are to:
- Improve circulation, muscle tone and energy levels
- Relieve pain / cramping in the back and legs
- Help to promote a restful sleep
- Relaxation and a good sense of well-being
There are areas on the body where great care needs to be taken with pregnancy massage. At Austin Therapies, rest assured that we are well aware of these areas and you have every reason to feel safe in our hands.
It is more than okay to reach out for help – just because you’re not enjoying certain aspects of your pregnancy, if not your entire pregnancy at all – does not mean you need to feel guilty or suffer in silence; pain is debilitating and needs to be addressed.
Contact us today at Austin Therapies – 0421 411 508 for an OBLIGATION FREE 15 minute phone consultation. Let us discuss how we can help you to reach your life goal of a beautiful and healthy baby!
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