Acupuncture

for women’s health, fertility, IVF, pregnancy, postnatal support and menopause

SMS is delighted to announce its partnership with Acuforhealth which together offers women and couples alternate approaches when considering fertility and pregnancy.  Acuforhealth also offers complementary therapies for general wellbeing and menopause.

SMS women’s health and Acuforhealth fertility treatment options

SMS conventional treatment

At SMS we offer direct referral to consultants in reproductive medicine and surgery, and specialist fertility nurse practitioners.  Both the consultants and nurse practitioners work in parallel offering advice and treatment options for fertility concerns.

Click here for information about Mr L Nardo | Consultant in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery
Click here for information about Karen Arnold | Specialist Fertility Nurse Practitioner

Acuforhealth complementary treatment

Acuforhealth provides acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medicine techniques to help couples with long-term fertility problems and those going through IVF.  Research* suggests acupuncture can be one of the most effective forms of traditional alternate therapy for those with fertility problems.

Click here for a professional profile about Suzanna Blach | Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (link to follow)

SMS and Acuforhealth holistic approach to fertility treatment

At SMS we are one of the few women's health centres who are able to offer women and couples an holistic approach to their treatment.  Our consultants, nurses and acupuncturist work in partnership offering individual, unique and tailored fertility treatment pathways.

Acuforhealth acupuncture service

In addition to fertility treatment Suzanna offers acupuncture and nutritional advice for:

• Pre-pregnancy support
• Natural fertility support
• Assisted reproductive techniques (ART) support (in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI))
• Pregnancy support
• Postnatal support
• Women’s health support (menstrual problems, menopause)

Information about acupuncture and Chinese medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine aims to balance patterns of disharmony in the body. It works to strengthen and awaken the body’s natural resources to heal itself. One of the most important foundations of Chinese medicine is the concept which assumes that a part can only be understood in its relation to the whole.

Research* suggests acupuncture can significantly help general health and fertility by restoring energy flow in the body and increasing circulation.  Fine, pain-free sterilised needles are placed at specific points on the body increasing blood flow to the uterus as well as relaxing the nervous system.  Also, many women choose acupuncture treatment when a functional problem is the cause of infertility, specifically when endometriosis, ovulation problems, hormonal imbalances or irregular periods are the reason for not conceiving.

Men can also use acupuncture or Chinese herbs to help improve low sperm count or poor motility and morphology percentages as well as bringing the body into balance, increasing energy levels or helping overcome addictions such as smoking.

Acupuncture may also be effective for women experiencing problems during pregnancy such as nausea and for ‘turning’ breech presentation or natural induction of labour.  Acupuncture may also be helpful for women experiencing a difficult menopause.

Acupuncture for ART (IVF, IUI, ICSI)

Research* suggests acupuncture has been shown to increase the chances of IVF by up to 60%.  Combined with nutritional therapy, Acuforhealth’s fertility programme prepares your body and mind for IVF, IUI and ICSI bringing you into the best state of health both physically and mentally.

Embarking on IVF can be very demanding and stressful and acupuncture treatment can help keep you calm at every stage of the treatment. Acupuncture can help to increase the quality and number of eggs produced as well as increasing the thickness of the lining of the uterus making it more receptive to receiving an embryo.

Acupuncture and relaxation techniques

In addition to acupuncture, Suzanna encourages patients to learn specific relaxation techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing, meditation and visualisation techniques that have been designed specifically for IVF to help to relax body and mind during and after embryo transfer.

Comprehensive acupuncture package for IVF

For women undergoing IVF Acuforhealth has designed a highly specialised and comprehensive acupuncture package for all stages and types of ART (IVF, IUI and ICSI) providing:

• Pre-IVF preparation treatment
• Regular treatment throughout crucial IVF stages
• Pre-embryo transfer
• Essential information and support throughout and after embryo transfer helping a healthy implantation

It is recommended that patients who want acupuncture for IVF book a minimum of 6 sessions following the initial consultation.

Acupuncture during and after pregnancy

Acupuncture has been proven* to be very effective for nausea (morning sickness) during pregnancy and can often be relieved in a few treatments.  Acupuncture can also be effective for helping prevent threatened miscarriage and to help induce labour naturally as well as ‘turning’ breech presentation.

Acuforhealth can also help women rebalance their hormones, restore energy levels and help with postnatal depression or poor health after childbirth.

To book an acupuncture consultation

Please contact Suzanna directly:

Telephone 07511 911220 or email info@acuforhealth.co.uk

Acupuncture fees and packages

It is recommended that patients who want acupuncture for IVF book a minimum of 6 sessions following the initial consultation.  Patients who book a full IVF acupuncture package will receive a 10% discount.

Further information

British Acupuncture Council
Acuforhealth
Natural Practices

Copyright and legal notice
*The information provided in this page is based on reputable sources of evidence.  The content is intended for general information only and doesn't replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.  For full details of all the evidence-based sources mentioned please contact Acuforhealth on telephone 07511 911220 or email info@acuforhealth.co.uk