Anyone tried acupuncture or naturopathy?
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Topic: Anyone tried acupuncture or naturopathy?
Posted By: JadeC
Subject: Anyone tried acupuncture or naturopathy?
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 5:37pm
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Has anyone tried either acupuncture or naturopathy for conception?
I'm looking into trying one of the other, but not sure which to pick. Some of the information about naturopathy talks about egg preparation and it taking 3 months or so to make changes, whereas acupuncture has really good stats to back it up, but it kinda freaks me out to have someone working on my stomach! So, anyone tried either? ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 6:17pm
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I haven't tried either, but I'd also love to know what other people thought as have been thinking about both of those this month too.
I have had a couple of people mention that people they know went to a naturopath after TTC for ages (like a couple of years both time) and both got pregnant - not soon how long after. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">  
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 7:04pm
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I'm doing both as I have a luteal phase defect and the treatments compliment each other. Hopefully by doing both by the time we come to TTC I'll be all sorted *fingers crossed*
With most holistic therapies they work with your body to heal/fix yourself and this takes a longer time in comparrison to "chemical" drugs. Good luck with which ever way you choose, I'm happy to answer any questions if I can  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 7:21pm
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I can't say I have ever used either for TTC, but I fully support what Toni said re holistic therapies and the body ultimately working to fix itself - this takes a bit longer.
I love my naturopath though - she is awesome! My experience with acupuncture was really positive too, I used it during early labour and I feel that it helped a lot. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 7:22pm
Oooh, thanks for that! How do you find them? Are they having the effects that you wanted? Unfortunatley at this time "chemical" drugs aren't an option for us, which is why we're looking naturally. ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Two Blondinis wrote:Posted By: LJsmum
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 7:48pm
Hi 
i'm not sure what part of the country you are in... But in Auckland, Mt eden there is an excellent naturopath who specialises in women, mothers, babies. She's really good and would recommend seeing her. Pm me for more info. It depends on what aspect of conception you need support/ help with I know that naturopaths look at everything, the holisitic picture and can look at both you and your partner. I still go to her for Luke and find using natural products so benefical. We also didn't use "chemical" drugs to conceive. Just not my thing. -------------  
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 8:09pm
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I tired seeing a naturopath but it didn't seem to do a thing. In the end we went through fertility associates for "unexplained infertility" that has since come right. I'm guessing it was somehow hormonally related but will never really know. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 9:02pm
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Pearls - that's so interesting that you had acupuncture during labour! What did it help with?
Milo - thanks for that, I'm in Auckland so I might PM you! Fiona - what kind of things did they try? ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: queenbean
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 9:51pm
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I had about 4 or 5 sessions of acupuncture after I lost my daughter to try and regulate my cycles (really screwed up!) Thinking about it now, we must have conceived this baby about the time of my last acupuncture appointment. I found it to be very relaxing, at the very least!!
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Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 08 September 2008 at 9:53pm
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Thats what I've heard! Sounds lovely! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Peanut
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 10:57am
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Am currently using naturopathy to get my cycles sorted in preparation for TTC in Dec. I have PCOS and found a wicked lady that deal with woman and fertility type issues. Thsi is only my first month so no major changes yet but fingers crossed.
Th stuff I have to drink is foul and is rather expensive. I have worked out that it will cost about $150 a month but def worth it if I get another baby at the end of it! -------------  
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Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 5:17pm
Wow, that is expensive! But worth it I guess! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 6:41pm
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Before my first pregnancy, I had acupuncture to get my body ready for a baby (making sure I was ovulating and getting my hormons balanced).
I feel pregnant after only three months of trying, but probably had about 4 months of acupuncture (I'm pretty sure I wasn't going to the acupuncuturist every week, maybe every 2 - 3 weeks, or around the time I should/was ovulating). I would certainly recommend acupuncture. All the best! ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: emachan
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 6:54pm
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Hey!
I totally recommend acupuncture! After my m/c last April, my cycles were getting a bit screwed up and I wasn't concieving, even though I was charting and doing everything I should've been. I went every couple of weeks and within a month or two, my cycle length had dropped and was a lot better. I also firmly believe that it helped with conception. I went a few times up until my 12w scan after falling pregnant to have some 'baby wellbeing' treatments and then again at 24w for a mid-pregnancy session and actually have just been today at 37w for pre-birth treatment and will go once a week for the next 2 weeks too. My husband also totally rates acupuncture as he had it done on an old injury a few years ago and acupunture was the only thing that helped it! There is a thread or two about acupuncture on here - so have a search for some more opinions! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD#1 Sept 08 DD#2 Oct 09 |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 7:09pm
Milo - sounds like we're seeing the same people. I'm seeing Rebekah Paddy at Mother-Well in Mt Eden and Basia Smith at Titirangi Natural Health for my acupuncture. I highly recommend them both, both very lovely, compassionate ladies 
My last session with Rebekah cost $85 for an initial consultation, I think it will go down to $65 from now on and the herbs were another $25 I think (taste like stagnant pond water but if it work I'll do anything lol), Basia charges $75. I think these are fairly reasonable costs considering the amount of time they spend with you and specialists charge $100+ I've only bee taking the herbs for a week today so won't know if they have brought my ovulation forward until next cycle. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 7:18pm
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My naturopath stuff involved allergy testing, cutting out anything I showed as intolerant to, doing a detox, taking herbs and supplements. I was told I'd have more energy, more balanced hormones etc but didn't feel any different. It may have helped though. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: LJsmum
Date Posted: 10 September 2008 at 6:34pm
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yes we are, rebekah at mother -well is fanastic.
I think they will have a stand at the parent and child show too. I started seeing her after i had concieved luke for pregancy care and because i was getting heaps of headaches. She was excellent. She also diganosed Luke's dairy allergy. Anyway hope what ever and whoever you choose works out for you -------------
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 11 September 2008 at 9:11pm
I met Rebekah at the P&C show last year and she also diagnosed Caitlin's dairy and lactose allergy! LOL spooky!  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 12 September 2008 at 6:00pm
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Well, I'm signed up to see an acupuncturist! In the end the cost won out, I'm seeing a student for $35 total for 6 treatments!! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 13 September 2008 at 8:27am
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what an awesome cost? Where about's is that? ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 13 September 2008 at 12:37pm
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It's with the school of acupuncture in Grey Lyn, in Auckland.
I kinda like to support student clinics, because I'm doing my own pracitcum through one, and sometimes it's really hard to get clients. ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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