Accupuncture or reflexology for relaxation and fertility during tww?

[Daisydoo1988]

Which did ye find best?

i have had acupuncture and i really like it! not tried reflexology so i'm interested to hear what people say about it too.

I would say with acupuncture, I'm really chill with needles and being prodded, so i am happy, but if you're at all squeamish i don't think it would be relaxing. I always fall asleep in my sessions and feel very heavy and relaxed.

i was going to a different one, but i decided to change my acupuncturist as i just didn't feel anything. i chose a more traditional chinese clinic and i found it was WAY better - a lot more intense though

I’ve just booked in for reflexology in just over a week time.
Not tried it before, but thought it would be a good way of looking after myself & help me try to relax.

I might look into acupuncture at a later date, but not sure the needles are for me!

I had both and to be honest found the acupuncture the most unrelaxing thing .
Reflexology was amazing tho but it might depend on your reflexologist.

Mine was specialised in fertility and I lay on a heated bed with a hot towel around my head and feet keeping my uterus toasty

@LiIacMoon that sounds lovely! is reflexology focused on your feet?

I've had acupuncture before, but it's not just for the TWW. To benefit, you need regular ongoing sessions throughout your cycle.

@chutney1 yes it's focused on feet. It's kinda similar to acupuncture in the sense that it presses on certain key channels

I had 5 pregnancies and two babies - my two babies I had acupuncture throughout both cycles.

I know this is not in anyway proof that acupuncture “works” but I couldn’t countenance not doing it in pregnancy 5 after pregnancy 4 worked 🥰.

Good luck whatever you do ❤️.