Accupunture.

[paperchase1]

Just wondered if any of you had tried accupuncture and become pregnant following it?

[thefatladyscreams]

Hi, another fan here. I turned to it last year to help me get over a miscarriage and it really helped me regulate my cycle back to normal. I'm now 6 weeks pregnant (early days I know) but I do feel the accupuncture has helped with that. Would recommend that anyone trying it gets an expert in fertility rather than a generalist practioneer though. There is a site for fertility accupuncture specialists if you google it.

[northlondonchoclover]

Strangely I felt tired and slightly down for half a day after the session, but back to normal after that

[hairytriangle]

Am slightly off topic here, I had acupuncture for stress, and it beat any tablets, therapy, aromatherapy or anything else I've had INTANTLY. I am going to booka few sessions specificially for conceiving,at some point.

[DuelingFanjo]

I have my first session on Wednesday. Will report back how it makes me feel.

[TheBossofMe]

I had reflexology to help regulate my periods and assist conception. It achieved the first and now have DD aged 2. Plus was hugely relaxing - used to fall asleep in every session

[AbiAbi]

Ooh you have all inspired me to book a session! Its on Thursday, so fingers crossed it all goes well thanks!

[MarineIguana]

I had reflexology and while I can't prove it was a factor, I got pg after a few months (following no success for over a year). Like Boss I found it very relaxing and pampering sorry hate that word but you know what I mean - maybe it was just taking that regular time out and destressing that helped.

But on the last visit (I had arranged to take a break for a month or two) the reflexologist said "Ooh have you got some news for me then?" the minute I walked in the door. I had just recently ovulated so said "Hmmm don't know, still in the 2-week wait" - but I was pg and she obviously was sure I was. Freaky! No idea how she could tell.

[Eurostar]

I had acupuncture regularly for a non-gynae problem and realised as an aside that my periods became much more regulated so I can believe that it has an effect on ttc. I have never taken the herbs they try and push on you though as I won't take something when I don't know what it is.

[DuelingFanjo]

Do they try to recommend herbs? Am interested in trying them if there's some likelyhood they will work.

[MarineIguana]

No I really wouldn't try any herbs, ever, even when not pg - apart from things that you know are very established and widely known to be safe, like peppermint. Herbal remedies unlike conventional medicines don't have to be safety tested, and they can have all sorts of active ingredients in them that can be harmful or can interact with medicines you might also take.

[DuelingFanjo]

presumably, if my acupuncturist knows I am going to be doing IVF she won't recommend any herbs?

Am drinking nettle tea at the moment, is that ok?

[Nevergoogledragonbutter]

hairy triangle.
for the acupuncture for stress did they use the points on the ear? or something else?
I've recently trained in acupuncture but for treating pain, not fertility etc.

[Amberc]

Hiya - I tried accupuncture and it did nothing for me unfortunately. Now in the mddle of IVF. It did help my DP give up smoking though! I think you need to be totally unsceptical about anything like this for it to work. Good luck!

[mistletoekisses]

Done acupuncture twice. Fell pregnant both times within 6 weeks of doing the course.

First time, I had been off the pill for a while, had no period and had also been temping, so knew I wasnt ovulating. Did 6 weekly sessions of acupuncture/ massage and daily herbal remedies...ovulated and pregnant immediately.

Second time did it to try and make cycles more regular (had never been regular/ less than 40 days long since DS1 was born). Pregnant again 6 weeks later.

I found the sessions highly relaxing and definitely recommend it to anyone...especially if you suffer from long/ irregular cycles.

I also avoided alcohol and minimised caffiene...no idea if that also helped.

[LukaAmazing]

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[maresedotes]

I was ttc for a year and then went to an acupuncturist. I was told I was "too hot" and that was why I maybe couldn't conceive. I had two sessions over two weeks and fell pregnant.

[dreamylady]

not TTC but have had acupuncture for other reasons and had a very strong effect on my periods as a 'side effect'. Almost too strong on one occasion, bit intense and had MASSIVE stomach cramps. After that tho', the same as other have said, bright red blood instead of dark, etc,,,much improved.

Good luck

[overthehillandfaraway]

Hi,

I've never tried acupuncture but there seems to be a lot of evidence here of positive outcomes.

However, I do work with prospective adopters who have been trying for years to conceive and its amazing how many times people conceive naturally after they have been approved to adopt. I think it is because they no longer feel under pressure and stressed. Im wondering if acupuncture & reflexology also have the same effect.

[LukaAmazing]

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[BlessThisMess]

I'm another one convinced that acupuncture helped me get pregnant. In fact my acupuncturist and I are friends - his wife is one of my best friends - and I like to tell people that my friend's husband got me pregnant! I had tried to ttc for about a year, had some herbs and acupuncture to sort out my cycle, and the first time he did the actual 'conceiving' acupuncture it worked and I got pg! Would highly recommend it.

[iggi999]

This sounds great (am considering it myself) but must be so expensive to have weekly sessions - I thought the ovulation tests were so expensive, but that's only £20 a month, not about £40 a week!
Though obviously if had successful pregnancy would think all worth while..

[LukaAmazing]

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[iggi999]

Thanks Luka. I did email a fertility specialist one near me recently and ask, but they just said they couldn't say what I'd need until they assessed me - reminded me of going to a chiropractor and ending up having sessions every day for a fortnight! I'm crap at saying no..

[LukaAmazing]

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[iggi999]

I'm in Edinburgh?