Acupuncture for Fertility success stories

It is no secret – the majority of our acupuncture patients are either trying to conceive or are pregnant.

For years we have resisted publishing any acupuncture and fertility success stories. Because facing the diagnosis of infertility is not the same as back pain or migraines. Dealing with infertility can be emotionally challenging, and reading about success of others is a potentially much more hurtful subject.

For far too long, fertility has been a taboo subject, shrouded in secrecy and shame. By sharing our stories, we can break down those barriers and help those who are struggling to conceive. These stories help to destigmatize infertility raising awareness of how many people out there are struggling to conceive.  And, hopefully, they encourage you not to miss the opportunity and to seek timely treatment.

Of course, we understand that reading about others’ success can be bittersweet for some. Proceed with caution.

“within 3 months I was pregnant” Caroline

I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 22 years old. I was put on the contraceptive pill to regulate my periods and the doctor told me that if I wanted children to have them before I was 30 years old, but I only met my future husband when I was age 30.

I decided to come off the contraceptive pill and use natural methods to regulate my periods such as diet, exercise and supplements. I got married at age 34 and started trying for a family straight away. One and a half years had passed and I was still not pregnant and very upset and frustrated.

One day I was reading a health article and it talked about acupuncture and how it helped with hormonal balance and pregnancy. I thought to myself why not give this a try as I feel I had tried everything else and was losing hope.

I was nervous going to my first acupuncture appointment as I did not know what to expect and I always tend to get anxious when trying new things and going into new environments. I remember my first consultation clearly, the team was extremely friendly when I arrived and I was taken into a comfortable warm room where we went over my health history, my tongue was examined and my pulse was taken. I then lay down on a very comfortable bed covered with a warm blanket.

The needles were inserted in particular parts of my body for fertility and this was a pain free experience, the needles did not hurt at all. The lights were then dimmed and I lay on the bed for about 45 minutes. At the end of the session I felt extremely relaxed, all my stress and tension had disappeared and I remember I slept so well that night. I came back once a week for treatments, I loved coming to my appointments as I found it more or a pamper session where I had time to myself and could relax and meditate. Acupuncture has really helped me with my stress and anxiety in everyday life, I feel like it centred me and helped to regulate my hormones and within 3 months I was pregnant!! I was so incredibly happy and I knew acupuncture was to thank for this as I had a session the day before I ovulated. I am still going to sessions once a week to help with manages my stress and pregnancy symptoms. I highly recommend this treatment to any couple trying to conceive, my one regret is I wish I had started acupuncture sooner on my journey.

Caroline

“After 3 years of trying to get pregnant unsuccessfully, we were prepared to try anything”

After 3 years of trying to get pregnant unsuccessfully, we were prepared to try anything. I came to see Dr Vitalis over a year ago for fertility acupuncture. I made weekly visits to Vitalis and am now 8 months pregnant.

I also had help with restless legs. I had my veins lasered to try to combat this. The laser treatment for my legs helped, but only briefly. After four months the symptoms slowly returned. And especially since I became pregnant the symptoms have been keeping me up until the early hours of each morning (and apparently, around 20% of pregnant woman suffer from this). I would spend at least 4 nights a week on the couch trying to get to sleep with my legs twitching and keeping me up.

In desperation, I’ve tried everything from tonic water, magnesium, walking, massage and nothing worked. Dr Vitalis suggested I try acupuncture for this. I am now getting a restful night’s sleep now. I have been sleeping solidly through the night. I feel like a new person! Thank you to Dr Vitalis and Dr Roberta for all your help.

Nicola Jost

IVF acupuncture success story
“I had fallen pregnant naturally before IVF, which was the most amazing surprise” Natalie

I was recommended by two friends to get acupuncture treatments with the Dr Vitalis Clinic after trying to conceive for two years. One friend had success falling pregnant naturally and another friend had a successful IVF pregnancy.

I had decided I would try IVF and wanted to start acupuncture in preparation for that. After a handful of treatments, I discovered that I had fallen pregnant naturally, which was the most amazing surprise.

I found my acupuncture treatments to not only be a relaxing and positive experience, but I also gained great value in the wealth of knowledge that Roberta has around fertility (I imagine this comes from her vast international experience that I that I hadn’t experienced in NZ before).

In between appointments with fertility doctors and scans, I found Roberta an amazing sounding board, as she was so happy to answer any questions or concerns that I had and by doing so she really calmed my nerves and helped me relax in the early stages of my pregnancy. Roberta has a really warm manner and I felt really supported and like I was truly in expert hands.

I highly recommend anyone wanting to start a family go to the Dr Vitalis Clinic – they really know what they are doing, they turn an anxious situation into an enjoyable one and they get the results! I’m just so grateful I discovered them.

Natalie