Acupuncture for fertility, pregnancy and childbirth

We have some exciting NEWS to share with you! ✨

From the 20th of May, ReproMed Ireland will host a new series of "Pathways to Parenthood" open mornings at our Dublin and Galway clinics.

You can choose a Saturday morning that suits you and join a small number of like-minded participants from 10 am to 12 pm. 😊

Each event is a great opportunity to visit our clinics, meet our fertility doctors, and hear firsthand about our advanced fertility tests, IVF/ICSI treatments, and why ReproMed is so special.

Have a coffee with us and bring all your questions and concerns in. We will be so happy to welcome you! 💕

*Booking is required! Find a date that better suits you and reserve your seat for FREE. But be quick! Seats are limited.

🔗 https://repromed.ie/events/

Avocados are a great fertility food! 🥑🥑🥑

One of the most important nutrients for fertility support is a good balance of different types of fat. Avocados in particular are rich in Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (or MUFAs) which have been associated with lower rates of ovulatory infertility. 🥰🥰🥰

Avocados are also rich in folate, potassium, and vitamin A which support overall reproductive health.

Next time you are in the grocery store, add them to your cart. Make guacamole served with jicama, avocado toast (gluten-free bread advised), or just eat it as it is! ✨✨✨

A couple is not considered infertile until they have been trying to conceive without success for over 12 months. Approximately one in six couples in Ireland experience fertility difficulties. In most cases, a couple can be helped with assisted reproductive technology.

Sims IVF, answering all your fertility questions Talk to the fertility experts with locations throughout Ireland

Egg freezing is a safe and effective way to improve your chances of having a baby later in life.

More and more women are making proactive choices for themselves, which allows them to control and plan their future fertility. Freezing eggs gives you that choice. The earlier the eggs are frozen, the better the chance of success, as fertility decreases more quickly from age 35.

To learn more about egg freezing, you can check out the link on our stories, and of course, if you have any questions, we are always here for you!

🐤 S2 Episode 5: Helicopters to Tigers – navigating parenting styles with Dr. Elizabeth Nixon 🐤

In the latest episode of the RollerCoaster podcast, we chat to Dr Elizabeth Nixon, a lecturer in Developmental Psychology at Trinity College Dublin and Senior Research Fellow at the Children’s Research Centre, to find out more about how parenting styles and approaches can impact on a child’s developments and how you can negotiate family relationships as your child transitions from baby to toddler to older child to adolescent. Brought to you by Calpol.

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Episode 5: The Bigger Picture of Breastfeeding - It's Not All About The Milk Probably all pregnant women have been told that 'breast is best', but there is a bigger picture of breastfeeding.

Practitioners reported a pragmatic approach to the treatment of in their clinics.
SP6 (Sanyinjiao), SP9 (Yinlingquan), LR3 (Taichong), EX-CA-1 (Zigong), and CV4 (Guanyuan) were commonly used.
🔗 https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1fQMe6geyxub-k 👈 free access for a limited time.

When treating in clinical practice, practitioners with training and certification in biomedicine & acupuncture for menstrual and reproductive health, American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) Fellows rely on both traditional and modern aspects of acupuncture and biomedicine to inform , , and outcome measures.

Acupuncture point selection followed a combination of rationales including Drain Damp, Tonify the Spleen, and both Qi and blood movement. Local anatomy, timing of ovulation, and knowledge from research literature on acupuncture for PCOS also influenced point selection rationale. 👍

Acupuncture for polycystic o***y syndrome – A cross-sectional survey of clinical practice amongst acupuncturists trained in reproductive medicine Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) is a complex lifelong disorder. While previous research reported on the effectiveness of acupuncture for PCOS symptom…

We are delighted to be launching a new Early Pregnancy Package here at ReproScan!

You can now avail of
- BHCG Test (Pregnancy Blood Test)
- Early Pregnancy Scan (7-9 weeks)
- Phone Consult & Prescription from a Doctor
- Total Cost is €200

Our package is available in our Dundrum, Swords, Cork and Galway clinics.

To book and for more information contact our us today - 01 9696220 💕

Meditation is the practice of using presence and stillness to put your mind at ease. And there are so many ways to do so. Sitting still in meditation is not for everyone, but there are other options if traditional meditation isn't (pardon the pun) sitting well with you.

9 Underrated Meditation Techniques For Anyone Who Hates Sitting Still You deserve the gifts that meditation brings.

Episode 1: Irish mothers share their real life birth stories Seven mums share their real life birth stories and listen to our podcast hosts share how their birth stories unfolded

Episode 7: Fertility treatments - where to start, what they are and why there's always hope Trying to conceive and fertility treatments are both multi-layered and sensitive topics, so we spoke to the experts from Sims IVF.

Commonly known as the “energy vitamin,” vitamin B12 may help improve your energy and assist you in overcoming exhaustion. It does this by supporting thyroid function and cellular methylation. It’s also involved in synthesis of DNA, fatty acids,and myelin that protect cells.

The Deficiency that Affects About a Quarter of Adults It's estimated that up to 25 percent of all adults have vitamin B12 deficiency in some capacity. Here's what you need to know to ensure you get enough B12.

Men’s fertility is just as important as the woman’s, especially when it comes to miscarriage rates and the health of the child to be. If you are experiencing difficulties getting pregnant Acubalance can help http://ow.ly/GKq950IRSGF

10 Celebrities Who Have Opened Up About Living With Endometriosis These stars have brought much-needed awareness to endometriosis.

Rebel Wilson reveals the 'unexpected benefit' of her weight loss journey The Australian actress opens up about her "year of health," fertility plans and being a "late of bloomer."

10 Things You Might Not Know About Breastfeeding Go beyond the basics of breastfeeding. We've compiled a list of 10 facts you may not have known about the practice of breastfeeding, and the info needs to be out there! Thankfully, breastfeeding is increasingly promoted these days. More and more evidence shows the importance of feeding babies...

Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is the reduction of optimal ovarian function before the age of 40. Characterized by gradual declines in follicle quantity and quality, it can be the cause of menstrual disorders and infertility.

📍 Acupuncture has been shown to treat many causes of POI by

🔥Reducing inflammation
♾️ Increasing circulation to reproductive organs
☯️ Balancing hormones
🌿 Reducing stress
🛡️ Boosting the immune system

Learn more at https://drsusanfox.com/

Even if you’re generally healthy and take care of yourself by eating a nutrient-dense diet and exercising, certain supplements can still be beneficial for you by providing extra nutrients and support.

Best 7 Herbal Supplements and Their Benefits for Overall Health By Dr. Josh Axe Even if you’re generally healthy and take care of yourself by eating a nutrient-dense diet and exercising, certain supplements can still be beneficial for you by providing extra nutrients and support. For example, herbal supplements, such as ashwagandha and turmeric, are popular ev...

Swedish photographer Lennart Nilsson spent 12 years of his life taking pictures of the fetus Developing in the womb.

These incredible photographs were taken with conventional cameras with macro lenses, an endoscope and scanning electron microscope.

Nilsson used a magnification of hundreds of thousands and “worked” right in the womb. His first photo of the human fetus was taken in 1965.

Post brought to you by https://ourcultures.org/

📣 The Use of Cupping and Ear Acupuncture in Pregnancy - by Zena Kocher and Debra Betts.
LIVE WEBINAR - today, March 10th @ 10:30am PST

Register for this webinar on Healthy Seminars: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdeiorDgtEtaIqqlfdIFcYx8WSainXkTX

📣 Free Live Webinar
➡️ The Use of Cupping and Ear Acupuncture in Pregnancy - By: Debra Betts and Zena Kocher
⏰ Thursday, March 10th @ 10:30am PST
⌨️ To register for this webinar follow the link - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdeiorDgtEtaIqqlfdIFcYx8WSainXkTX

For information about the MAMPS 2022 mentorship program, visit the mentorship site - https://mentorship.healthyseminars.com/course/mamps-2022/

"Findings from this trial suggest that use of preoperative acupuncture as an additional pain therapy is safe and effective in patients after elective cesarean birth."

"In this RCT with 180 female patients, acupuncture reduced pain on movement and accelerated patient mobilization after cesarean delivery compared with placebo acupuncture and standard pharmacological therapy alone."

📣 Evidence Based Acupuncture 👍👏👏👏

Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Pain Control After Cesarean Delivery - A Randomized Clinical Trial

🔗 full paper & discussion now available on the EBA Forum: https://discussion.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/login

"Findings from this trial suggest that use of preoperative acupuncture as an additional pain therapy is safe and effective in patients after elective cesarean birth."

JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(2):e220517. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.0517

"In this RCT with 180 female patients, reduced pain on movement and accelerated patient mobilization after delivery compared with placebo acupuncture and standard pharmacological therapy alone."

TODAY, Thursday Feb 24 - LIVE on Healthy Seminars:
👉 Support your patients with Zoom labor acupressure lessons - by Claudia Citkovitz, PhD, L.Ac.
⏰ 12:30pm PDT / 3:30pm EST (8:30pm U.K. time)

Full details and free registration below:

📣 Free Live Webinar
➡️ Support your patients with Zoom labor acupressure lessons - By: Claudia Citkovitz
⏰ Thursday, February 24th 2022 @ 12:30pm PDT
⌨️ Register now by following the link - http://ow.ly/sCqp50HWacS

For many acupuncturists providing perinatal care, one of the pandemic's 'silver linings' has been the shift from in-person labor acupressure classes to individual Zoom lessons. In this workshop discuss how to combine existing labor acupressure support materials for everyone, such as Debra Bett's free printouts and Kate Levett's video resources, with constitution-specific approaches from Claudia's birth acupressure book.

Regardless of your level of experience with birth, you are a leading expert on your patient's constitution. By using that knowledge to anticipate possible challenges and pregame strategies for working through them together, you can help patient and partner feel better prepared to roar into parenthood as an effect.

What's important about the thyroid gland and fertility⁉️

The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that produces hormones that affect things such as your heart rate and body temperature. The thyroid gland produces two hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones play an important role in metabolism (the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy). The thyroid gland is controlled (regulated) by thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH is produced by the pituitary gland, which is located in the brain.

While an imbalance of TSH, T3, and T4 can cause weight or mood changes, it can also impact your menstrual cycle and fertility.

Thyroid disorders (like hyper- or hypothyroidism) can impact the amount of fertility hormones released. When any of these steer away from the normal ranges, they can disrupt or stop your menstrual cycle and without the complete cycle, ovulation won't occur.⁠

The bottom line? Your thyroid is pretty important.

Any questions, drop them below! ⬇️

Dude!

In the wider context of fertility and fertility struggles, men can sometimes be overlooked. However, some studies have shown that an estimated up to 7% of men are affected by infertility and 50% of fertility problems within a heterosexual couple are due to the man. So what are some ways men can support their fertility health?

🥗 Diet: Consume foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids (oily fish i.e. sardines, salmon, walnuts), high in folate (avocado, eggs, beans), high in antioxidants (blueberries, kale, beets), and foods high in zinc (grass fed, organic red meat, dark chocolate)

🏊‍♂️ Moderate Exercise: Intense exercise can lower s***m levels, however moderate, low impact exercises such as swimming, yoga, and walking can boost s***m production.

📍 Acupuncture: Some studies have shown that as little as five weeks of acupuncture treatment reduced the number of structural abnormalities in s***m and increased the overall number of normal s***m in men with fertility problems.

💊 Supplement: Supplements can help fill in the gaps in nutritional intake. Talk to a fertility specialist to find out what supplements may be beneficial to you. And shop for high quality supplements at https://drsusanfox.com/shop/

🔊 If you haven't yet, listen to episode 2 of my podcast, Fundamentally Fertile: Looking At The "Men" In Fundamentally Fertile with Dr. Paul Turek to learn more https://li.sten.to/FUNdamentallyFertile (Dr, Paul Turek)

SARS-CoV-2 mRNA is not detectable in semen, follicular fluid, vaginal secretions or residual medulla from ovarian tissue cryopreservation procedures in asymptomatic patients who undergo ART, irrespective of the results of a triage questionnaire and a nasopharyngeal SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection test.

https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deab255

💉💉With the majority of fertility clinics staff being vaccinated for COVID-19, greater access to fertility treatments for the low-risk patient population can be offered, especially for vaccinated patients or patients with positive IgG levels for COVID-19.

👉 Nevertheless, IVF/ICSI cycle postponement is always advised if patients develop symptoms or test positive during ovarian stimulation. In case postponement is not possible, a freeze-all strategy could be applied.

✅ Overall, this study suggests that SARS-CoV-2 contamination of reproductive tract material is unlikely or even nonexistent in asymptomatic patients.

Risk of contamination of semen, vaginal secretions, follicular fluid and ovarian medulla with SARS-CoV-2 in patients undergoing ART AbstractSTUDY QUESTION. Can severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) mRNA be detected in the reproductive tract of asymptomatic patients und

Today is a day of remembrance for pregnancy and infant loss and we are thinking of everyone affected by this 💜

The International Wave of Light is when people around the world light a candle or candles at 7pm local time in memory of the baby or babies they have lost on October 15th.

One in four women will experience the loss of a pregnancy or infant. In Ireland, there are approximately 380 babies who are stillborn or die shortly after birth each year; that is more than one baby every day. Approximately, one in every five pregnancies will end in miscarriage, 50% of which is unexplained. [The National Maternity Hospital]

The loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy is a devastating experience for parents and the wider family. Today we light a candle to remember of all the babies who lit up our lives for such a short time. 💜

"I like real human stories and, yes, I had a difficult time" - revealing her journey to motherhood wasn't easy and there were years of struggling to conceive.

She suffered "quite a few" miscarriages before giving birth to daughter Coco, whom she welcomed in 2004, through IVF.

The one thing she knew for certain was that, "I didn't want to give up." 💜

She's opened up about it for a simple reason - so people can realise they're not alone.

Thanks for sharing, The Acupuncture Pregnancy and IVF Support Clinic 👍

Great blog 👏👏👏
https://acupuncturepregnancy.com.au/acupuncture-and-ivf-outcomes

IVF Acupuncture research can be a little confusing. There has been quite a journey with IVF acupuncture research as of late and while the research first began looking at just embryo transfer, it now suggests a higher dose of acupuncture care prior to and during your IVF cycle can be beneficial.

The most recent 2019 data suggested that 3 or more acupuncture treatments may offer the greatest benefit.

Read more at our Blog here https://bit.ly/2KuHU6C

If you would like to find out more or how acupuncture can help you get in touch via our website www.acupuncturepregnancy.com.au

Thank you so much, Kevin Durjun for inviting me to join you on your UK Health Radio show 🤩
It was great to:
1.) see you,
2.) chat about and my research and advocacy job(s) which I love so much,
3.) hopefully educate and help the public towards better health 🙏

Every day too many women are enduring chronic pelvic pain from menstruation and .
What's more, sufferers often have to resist strong pain relief as it renders them unable to function in their occupation or to meet the needs of their family obligations.

Dr Mike Armour joined FX Medicine to share an insight into his career and how his passion for gynaecology, pregnancy and fertility, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and research evolved.

https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/expanding-endometriosis-research-dr-mike-armour

Expanding Endometriosis Research with Dr Mike Armour | FX Medicine We are joined by Dr Mike Armour to discuss the expansion of research into supporting women with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain.

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