Lead by Dr. Aylee Thierfelder, with years of experience caring for difficult and seemingly hopeless cases, Whitefish Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine provides a healing environment to treat and support all aspects of Women’s Healthcare, Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum Support.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR FERTILITY
Starting a Family is a Journey
Every couple has a unique experience, but let’s face it, becoming a parent is not for the faint of heart! Some moments of the journey may seem exciting and easy, while other moments bring heartbreak and confusion. It can be all-encompassing, most of the time. We understand the struggles of a difficult pregnancy and have passion for working with new and hopeful parents. We know how out of control it can feel at times: trying to conceive, ovulation tests, temperature tests, pregnancy tests, genetic tests, and the ups and downs of creating a human being in your body. It’s all very wild, yet completely ordinary.
The Benefits
Blood Flow
A study in Ultrasound Obstetrics Gynecology showed acupuncture can improve blood flow to the umbilical artery, improving circulation to the baby resulting in more nourishment and immunological support.
Labor Pain
Patients often seek acupuncture to trigger labor, but regular acupuncture throughout pregnancy can reduce overall labor pains and decrease labor time and reduce need for intervention methods. Studies have shown the mean AGPAR score, which measures the physical health of your baby at birth, are also significantly higher with acupuncture.
Mom & Baby’s Immunity
Acupuncture strengthens both mom and baby’s immunity by increasing the components of white blood cells that protect our body. Mother’s and baby’s gestational health greatly benefit from acupuncture, and in the hands of a well-trained practitioner, acupuncture can make the long 9 months less difficult and more enjoyable for moms, babies and the rest of the family.
The Science
Acupuncture increases fertility by reducing stress, increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs and balancing the endocrine (hormonal) system. Stress is capable of preventing a woman from ovulating entirely or can create spasms in the reproductive organs which interfere with implantation of a fertilized egg. In men, stress can alter sperm counts, motility, and cause impotence.
The goal of our fertility program is to guide the body in becoming pregnant, staying pregnant and ultimately having a happy, healthy baby and mama. Among other benefits, acupuncture can provide better blood flow to the ovaries and uterus, creating a stronger chance for an egg to be nourished and carried to term.
For the millions of hopeful parents who experience fertility struggles each year, acupuncture may be just what the doctor ordered.
Acupuncture has been clinically credited with relieving pregnancy symptoms including:
Heartburn
Swollen ankles
Constipation
Carpal tunnel symptoms
Sciatica
Morning sickness
Lower back and pelvic pain
Depression
Headaches
Sleep Problems
Breach baby
We’re here to provide a safe and healing space for all patients and we encourage couples to come in and find out about acupuncture for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum support.
TREATMENTS WE OFFER
Acupuncture
While acupuncture is amazing at treating any type of pain condition, in the hands of a well trained practitioner like Aylee Thierfelder LAc., it has many broader applications.
FSM BioTherapy
FSM BioTherapy is a non-invasive and painless technique for treating pain by using low-level electrical currents. Various frequencies can be used to potentially reduce inflammation (swelling), repair tissue, and reduce pain.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a technique used to treat trigger point pain and myofascial pain. Dry needling can and often results in a complete absence of symptoms, even in severe pain conditions that have been present for years.