Acupuncture for Recurrent Miscarriage
Support for Women Experiencing Recurrent Miscarriages
Around 1 in 100 women experience recurrent miscarriages, defined as three or more first trimester pregnancy losses. This can be an incredibly difficult and isolating experience. Many women who are eligible for testing often do not receive a diagnosis, with the cause often attributed to ‘bad luck’. As a result, many turn to IVF, which doesn’t necessarily resolve the underlying issues.
How I Can Help
I am passionate about offering support for women who have suffered recurrent losses. There is so much that can be done outside of the typical NHS offerings from investigations, lifestyle changes to supportive care, and I am here to support you on your unique journey. I work in an integrated way to provide comprehensive support, combining insights from both Chinese and Western medicine.
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1. Personalised Consultations
- I take the time to understand your unique journey and menstrual cycle. This allows me to act as a detective, working to identify potential issues from both Chinese and Western medicine perspectives.
2. Testing Recommendations​
- I recommend, offer, or refer you for additional testing that may be missing from your current care plan. These tests can provide valuable insights into what might be holding you back.
3. Traditional Acupuncture
- Traditional Acupuncture is used to regulate hormones, improve blood flow to reproductive organs, reduce inflammation, regulate the immune system and alleviate stress and anxiety.
4. Early Pregnancy Support
- Early pregnancy can be a particularly anxious time after recurrent miscarriages. I provide supportive care during this period, as supportive care alone has been shown to improve the chances of carrying a pregnancy to term. Combining this with acupuncture can enhance these benefits.
5. Lifestyle Recommendations
- I offer lifestyle recommendations aimed at optimising both your and your partner’s egg and sperm health.
6. Herbal Formulas
- For some clients, I may suggest Traditional Chinese medicine herbal formulas tailored to support your unique needs and presentation.
7. Expert Referrals
- When appropriate, I can refer you to leading experts in the field of your need. This helps to get to the bottom of what’s happening and provides you with specific recommendations to optimise your chances of a successful pregnancy.
Take the next step
If you’re struggling with recurrent miscarriages, know that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Click the link below to join the waiting list, and let’s work together to try a different approach, allowing you to control the things that you can control and feel both empowered and supported in your next pregnancy.
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Resources
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Traditional Chinese Medicine - PMC
https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/article-abstract/117/3/167/7198587
Green, D. M., & O’Donoghue, K. (2019). A review of reproductive outcomes of women with two consecutive miscarriages and no living child. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 39(6), 816–821. https://doi.org/10.1080/01443615.2019.1576600
