I wasn't a ""typical"" fertility patient. I had a miscarriage at 40, no fertility treatments involved, and just wanted to feel normal again - I had never tried acupuncture but had heard good things. Not only did they help me through that with a lot of emotional support, no pressure about any choices for the future, but I also got sick with a cold and they pretty much cut in half my symptoms (my stuffed sinuses literally cleared 10 minutes after they put the needles in - amazing stuff!). THEN I had a gallbladder attack and they helped me through those symptoms and subsequent surgery and recovery, all went very well and healed very fast.
I then decided I wanted to try and have another baby. They were very supportive and we focused on that. I was pregnant in 2 months. But had another miscarriage and told them ""I'm done"". I apparently wasn't, because I ended up pregnant again at 42. I called them as soon as I was sure it was progressing and asked for help getting through a pregnancy that was developing a lot of side effects (sinus/allergy, anxiety, swelling...) and as they always have, they were supportive and helped me immediately! I'm seeing them every week now (started around week 21) and I feel AMAZING and happy (entering week 27 now). About a month ago, I thought I might lose my mind this pregnancy was spiraling out of control with so many side effects and getting worse not better in the 2nd trimester... and of course, nobody else could help me with western medicine because of the baby!
I can't say enough about acupuncture and the skills and compassion this team in particular have. They are always honest, they make no promises, but they offer you hope and help and support in whatever goals and needs you have as an individual - the WHOLE TEAM, including office staff you work with by phone in their Austin corporate office.
Even if you aren't sure what you want or need, if you are exploring anything in the areas of fertility, pregnancy, female/male hormones... call them and at least talk to them. There are a lot of studies showing real data on increased success for people who use acupuncture with fertility treatments, even though that isn't the road I was on.
The worst case scenario is you'll almost certainly feel better and more centered than you ever have before. Best case? They may help you hold a living dream in your arms!
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