Anyone tried acupuncture or naturopathy?

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.

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.

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.

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?

Thats what I've heard! Sounds lovely!

Peanut wrote: 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!

Wow, that is expensive! But worth it I guess!

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!

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.

Milo1 wrote: I think they will have a stand at the parent and child show too.

I met Rebekah at the P&C show last year and she also diagnosed Caitlin's dairy and lactose allergy! LOL spooky!

what an awesome cost? Where about's is that?