Natural Fertility Support for Women
going through IVF/IUI
For some women the journey to motherhood might involve IVF or IUI. This decision is not an easy one to make and the process can be physically and emotionally draining plus stressful.
Dr. Mariana wants to support you through your IVF or IUI journey and maximize your success of welcoming a happy and healthy baby into your life!
How Acupuncture Helps
Acupuncture increases IVF or IUI success and it is a pleasant way to supplement western fertility treatments.
Acupuncture works together with the medication and procedures of IVF and IUI to boost the body’s response to these medications, minimizing side effects and correct underlying imbalance that may prevent conception. Your treatments will be tailored to your body’s specific needs and will be altered as needed.
What to expect?
You will receive an assessment that is personalized to you and your condition and we will cover nutrition, lifestyle and fertility enhancing foods, plus herbal and nutritional supplements if needed. Only supplements that are safe will be recommended to take during pregnancy. Other conjunctive methods that might be included in your personalized treatment plan can include: moxibustion and yoni steaming.During this visit we will talk in length about your medical history, lab results, diet and menstrual cycle. All follow up visit will be about one hour.
Before starting your IVF cicle
Acupuncture for IVF or IUI is not a one-time event. Treatments can begin at any time during the IVF cycle, but is recommended several months in advance. Research has shown that getting acupuncture before IVF cycle results in higher pregnancy rates. Bottomline, the more time I have to prepare your body, the higher the conception rates.It’s ideal to start at least three to four months before egg retrieval.
The more time I have to prepare your body, the higher the conception rates
During IVF treatments
Acupuncture helps to increase hormones such as progesterone by balancing certain systems in the body. It supports the development of healthy follicles and uterine lining. Reduces stress levels and aids in emotional wellness. Helps to prevent miscarriage by continuing to heal root problem as well as increase uterine blood flow.During the stimulation phase
At this phase in the IVF process, IVF drugs are introduced into your body creating some changes and chaos. These uncomfortable IVF drug side effects can be alleviated with acupuncture. Simultaneously, acupuncture can also help to improve follicle development and reduce anxiety during this stressful period.At Embryo Transfer
Once the fertilized embryo is ready to be transferred to your uterus, acupuncture is recommended right before the transfer and right after the transfer to help with a successful implantation. Acupuncture can decrease the risk of miscarriage and help support the growth of your new baby.YAY, Congratulations!!!
Dr. Mariana strongly advise getting regular prenatal acupuncture during the first semester of your pregnancy. This will help to strengthen and maintain vital nourishment and progesterone levels needed to support your growing new baby!
