Fertility Acupuncture in Ottawa
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can be used safely and effectively for fertility and beyond. Your treatments will be nourishing, building, and restful. We would be honored to support you on your path.
How is Acupuncture Used For Fertility?
- Regulate hormones
- Regulate your menstrual cycle
- Provide IVF & IUI support
- Ease stress & anxiety
- Encourage conception & healthy pregnancy
- Alleviate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester symptoms
- Encourage the turning of a breech baby
- Prepare the body for labour (aka “labour induction”)
- Provide lactation support
What Your Treatment Would Look Like
Acupuncture treatments support those who are just beginning to family plan, as well as those who have a history of infertility or miscarriage. We generally recommend starting with three months of weekly or bi-weekly treatment, after which we will evaluate our progress and revise our treatment plan as needed.
Not only do we regulate hormones and boost fertility, but acupuncture also stimulates the body to repair and regenerate tissues and blood cells. By doing so, treatments help:
- Tone the uterus
- Bring circulation to the reproductive organs
- Help build a flourishing uterine lining
Getting pregnant is great, but a healthy pregnancy is the ultimate goal!
Your acupuncture treatment may include moxibustion and cupping therapy; if applicable, we will prescribe herbal formulas to enhance your treatment. Our approach integrates both Western and Chinese Medicine, and we are happy to collaborate with whoever you already have on your wellness team.
Pregnancy, Labour Induction, and Postpartum
PREGNANCY
Acupuncture is very safe during pregnancy. Regular treatments in the first trimester are highly recommended to support early implantation and development. Once pregnant, we generally move to a once-a-month treatment schedule (especially at the beginning of trimesters) to facilitate a smooth pregnancy. We may, however, opt for more if you are encountering symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, headaches, body pain, carpal tunnel, insomnia, or other issues unique to you.
LABOUR INDUCTION
Regular Acupuncture care through pregnancy has been shown to facilitate natural labour induction and promote optimal baby position in preparation for childbirth. Sessions are typically 45- 60 minutes in length and utilize a combination of needling and gentle electrical stimulation. The techniques used help to calm the body, release oxytocin, and relax the pelvic floor.
Timing: Week 40 until birth (Occasionally starting in week 39, if the induction date is earlier)
POSTPARTUM
Acupuncture can help address the many physical complaints and challenges in your recovery time, not to mention mental stress and exhaustion. Acupuncture can help with postpartum depression, general physical recovery post birth, regulation of cycles, fatigue, anxiety, stress, and lactation challenges.