Fertility
Here at Curated Wellbeing we understand how for many couples the path to having a baby or starting family can be a difficult road. We are compassionate practitioners who are skilled in helping women and men though this challenging process. We can assist couples when they are trying naturally or even when they are in the middle of IVF treatments. We’re here to help you reach your full health potential to be able to conceive.
Fertility
How we can aid with Fertility
Preconception care
If you are planning to have a family soon this is wonderful. Give yourself some time to get the body healthy and ready for conception. We recommend doing at least 3 months of treatment during which we will work with you to lay the best foundations for optimising your fertile health. If there are medical conditions, such as PCOS, endometriosis, no periods, irregular or painful periods this can take a bit longer, however if you have already started trying – don’t worry we can still help!
Natural fertility
Sometimes the road to conception is uncertain, stressful and difficult. We work with couples who are having trouble conceiving or who have been diagnosed with complications that may be hindering an easy path to conception. During this time we may suggest also doing other blood tests and scans that may be important. We generally try work together with western medicine to gain a complete understanding of what is happening and where we can help.
IVF Acupuncture
There have been many studies that show how acupuncture can positively improve the outcome of IVF. To support you during this time, we would ideally like to see patients three months before you start IVF, however it’s never too late to start and gain the benefits if you are in the middle of it all. We generally see patients once a week but then will also try to time your acupuncture session according to where you are in your IVF cycle.
Men’s health and optimising fertility
It takes two to make a baby and the health of your partner really does matter. We’ve helped men achieve better sperm results with regular treatment. This will require a minimum of 3 months to see changes as this is the time it takes for the sperm cell to mature. We would generally suggest herbal medicine together with regular acupuncture… (and please don’t fret! The points we use are on the hands, feet, legs, abdomen and back).
Pregnancy
If you are pregnant and it has been a difficult journey to conceive, treatment doesn’t have to stop just yet. We are here to support you during this crucial time as it can be just as anxious (if not more!) than when you were trying to conceive.
During the first 12 -14 weeks we help support your pregnancy
- to help minimise the risk of miscarriage
- ease any nausea or morning sickness that you may be experiencing.
- pre-eclampsia
- low lying placenta (placenta praevia)
- breach presentation
Post-partum health care
In many cultures this is the time when your family will come to look after you, cook you plenty of nourishing meals, and help with the baby so you can rest. Today in our busy life, this isn’t always possible so having time for your own self-care can be limited. We can offer herbal tele-consultations for your convenience to help with any post-partum issues that may be arising.
Our herbal medicines are safe to take and can often help with:
- lactation complications, such as milk supply or mastitis.
- lack of energy and replenishing blood
