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Help Having a Baby Boy or Girl- Can Acupuncture Solve Fertility Issues?

If you are having trouble and need help having a baby boy or girl, then it is likely that you have tried many different methods for getting pregnant. From timing intercourse, to eating differently, perhaps even trying expensive procedures, nothing seems to be work. But have you ever considered getting acupuncture as a way to increase your fertility? Surprisingly, it is fast becoming a popular way for many couples that are having difficulty getting pregnant to successfully conceive a baby girl or boy they so desperately want.

So who exactly can benefit from acupuncture in relation to  infertility?

The answer is that both men and women can benefit from acupuncture as a fertility method. The goal for each gender however is quite different though. For example, the goal in men is to try and increase the sperm count in order to improve the odds of conceiving a baby boy or girl.  The way this can happen is by better balancing the hormones or by improving the body’s own natural defenses against disease and pollutants, through the use of acupuncture.

Women on the other hand often seek acupuncture treatments because it can actually stimulate ovulation, which is one of the most successful uses of acupuncture for fertility.

In many instances (though not always) an acupuncturist might advise you to take a herbal treatment that should be taken in between sessions.  A word of caution: if you are having IVF treatments, or are taking drugs related to fertility, you may not want to take herbal treatments. The reason is because herbal treatments may actually reduce the effectiveness of the fertility drugs. Make sure to consult with the doctor treating your fertility before you take any herbal treatment to be on the safe side.

Fertility for Acupuncture- What exactly is it?

Acupuncture itself is the process of putting small needles just underneath your skin at specific acupuncture points. Don’t worry- it is not like getting a needle at the doctor and many people report actually liking the sensation.

Often times during acupuncture, a Chinese herb know as “Moxa” is used directly on the skin or the needles. It is a nice warm mix which promotes blood circulation, and some studies have shown that it is particularly effective in the uterus and pelvic regions. Diabaetics will want to consult with a doctor as anything related to blood circulation needs to be carefully considered due to the nature of the disease.

How acupuncture Works:

The truth is that not much is known about how acupuncture works and thus why it is so effective. The concept behind it is that it allows the energy around a persons body to flow by releasing blockages in energy channels. Doing this gives the body the ability to regain the natural balance it loses with stress and negative energy.

It is not uncommon (though not guaranteed) that having acupuncture performed on couples struggling with unexplainable cases of infertility, helps in getting pregnant.  Often times when a man has a low sperm count, or a woman’s egg and the man’s sperm are not compatible, acupuncture helps to restore balance and allow for conception. Many times, the cases of infertility described above are due to stress and emotional issues but acupuncture can help with both, which may explain its effectiveness in treating infertility.

If you are trying to get pregnant then you need to do everything you can to avoid stress. The reason is that stress tells your body it is in danger so it reacts accordingly, and is not conducive to having a baby. Acupuncture, which helps to reduce stress, can therefore be a very useful tool for increasing your chances of conceiving the baby boy or girl you dream of.

It must be said however, that  acupuncture cannot and is not meant to solve severe fertility issues such as blocked fallopian tubes or a lack of sperm production in a man. Nonetheless, it can and has been used very successfully by many couples to get pregnant.  So if you and your partner have been seeking help having a baby boy or girl and want to try a treatment for infertility that is natural, acupuncture might just be the answer you are looking for.