· May 31, 2017

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Sarah Tewhey L.Ac, one of my awesome @ob_acupunctu

Sarah Tewhey L.Ac, one of my awesome @ob_acupuncture colleagues, produced a simple five-page guide to #acupressure for #labour #preparation which hopefully birthing people and their partners, along with #doulas, nurses, #midwives and doctors will find useful:
🔗 http://www.sarahtewhey.com/downloads - Acupressure for Labour Preparation

Posted @withregram • @sarahtewheylac Here it is! A free download!

I just finished this simple five page guide to acupressure for labor preparation. I hope that birthing people and their partners, along with doulas, nurses, midwives and doctors will find it useful!

Enjoy and share.

#acupuncture #acudoula #laborpreparation #acupressure #birthpreparation #doula #midwifery #obstetricacupuncture

Acupuncture helps patients conceive when other mea

Acupuncture helps patients conceive when other measures alone don’t seem to be working.

1. Acupuncture improves blood flow

One of the first orders of business in supporting reproduction is to ensure your reproductive organs are receiving adequate nourishment. Stress and/or aging can lead to a decline in blood flow to the uterus and ovaries. Acupuncture can increase blood flowby slowing down (or “down-regulating”) the nervous system (central sympathetic nervous system) which then causes the blood vessels to dilate. When the vessels dilate, they release a flood of nutrient dense blood to the ovaries and uterus. Increased ovarian blood flow may help with response to fertility medications. Increased uterine blood flow ensures a thick uterine lining and sets up an ideal environment for implantation. Better response, better eggs, better lining.

2. Acupuncture reduces stress

Couples undergoing fertility treatments experience immense amounts of stress. Acupuncture can help reduce the stress. Research shows that when needles are placed in the skin, the body releases its own natural pain killers (endorphins). Endorphins are responsible for the relaxed feeling one gets after a session. It causes your muscles to relax, your breathing to slow, and your mind to calm. We call it “acu-stoned.” This blissful benefit from acupuncture was cited by IVF patients as helping them feel more relaxedduring their fertility treatment, and as a result, also feel more “in control.”

If you are interested in adding acupuncture to your IVF cycle call my office at 604-535-3335. I can’t wait to help!

#acupuntureforfertility #acupunctureandivf #southsurreywhiterock

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MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE! . Movement is amazing at sup

MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE!
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Movement is amazing at supporting overall health, immunity & fertility in women & men. There is no doubt that it can mitigate stress, improve sleep, mood & energy, reduce the risk of chronic disease, boost immune resilience, manage blood sugar & insulin, and balance sex hormones!
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Some things I find fascinating about movement…
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Our body works its tail off to create all of the important virus & bacteria-fighting cells, but these cells have got to migrate to every nook & cranny of the body to do their job. Motion, by increasing circulation through blood flow & lymphatic exchange, is a driving force behind this!
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That exercise high you feel when you’re working out is a massive release of opioids. These super feel-good chemicals also rev up the production of immune cells.
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Women who exercise 30-60 minutes per day have less ovulatory infertility than women who exercise more or less than this.
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Exercise during IVF treatment improves the rate of implantation, enhances the likelihood of pregnancy & lowers rates of miscarriage.
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Women with PCOS can improve insulin sensitivity, restore ovulation & decrease androgen levels.
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Men who exercise have improved levels of testosterone & semen quality, including motility, morphology & count.
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Right now is a great time to commit to moving your body! Here are some tips to make that happen:
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📅 Schedule it in your calendar, like a meeting with yourself!
👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏽Find an accountability buddy. Check-in frequently & support each other in sticking to it.
⏱Commit to at least 30 minutes of intentional movement 4-5 times per week.
🧘‍♀️If you haven’t been doing much, start slow. Try walking, stretching, yoga, dancing, hiking & using your body weight for strength. Work on increasing intensity & weight training over time.
🤸🏻‍♂️Get up and move every hour if you’re sitting a lot throughout the day.
🌿Try to get outside to move. Fresh air & nature have added benefits.
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There are so many free or low-cost classes available online right now if you’re into it!
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I’ve been LOVING my Peloton & getting out into the woods for nature walks.
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What’s your favorite way to stay move?

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