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Meta: Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that provides a safe and effective way of increasing fertility when going through the procedure of IVF.   KW: IVF acupuncture It is easy to see [...]

Meta: Here, we are taking you through the basics of what exactly acupuncture is and how acupuncture for fertility can potentially help you. Focus KW: acupuncture for fertility   Are you [...]

Nowadays, more and more people are now looking to the world of holistic medicine, which includes acupuncture.  For many, acupuncture treatments offer a side-effect-free way to tackle numerous [...]

The overwhelming anguish and loss experienced by women struggling with infertility is often an unwelcome motivator, which drives them to seek out help from treatment options designed to overcome [...]

Acupuncture can help support and boost both female and male reproductive health.  IVF acupuncture has also been known to help a number of conditions such as dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, pelvic [...]

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is now one of the most common causes of infertility in women.  This endocrine disorder now occurs in up to 10% of women.  In some cases, PCOS can go [...]

Doing something that’s great for your overall health, such as acupuncture, can be a positive step towards achieving successful conception.  Acupuncture is a great complementary medicine and is [...]

Acupuncture is often a good option to consider if you are currently planning for a family – whether you are using fertility treatments or are considering a more natural approach to conceiving.  [...]

When it comes to fertility concerns, there are a number of different avenues you can explore.  Cure is a particularly strong word when talking about acupuncture for fertility, however, the [...]

In recent years, many research studies have found that acupuncture treatment can help aid the conception process for those trying for a baby.  With fertility problems becoming an increasing [...]

The focus of this year’s World Breastfeeding Week is breastfeeding support.  This week aims to create a better awareness of the health benefits of breastfeeding, as well as increase public [...]

Getting your labour bag ready can be a particularly tricky task.  You’re packing for several eventualities, as we all know labour and birth can go many ways.  You also need to pick out clothes [...]

These days, there are a number of pregnancy myths that are widely believed. We’re taking a look at some of the most popular pregnancy myths and whether there is any truth in these common [...]

Earlier this year, Serena Williams made waves in news circles when she revealed that she had been pregnant when she won the Australian Open back in January.  But, is exercise and sport safe to do [...]

From the moment your baby is born, they are able to see in black, white and grey.  Your baby will find it difficult to focus on anything further than 25cm away but will be able to hold your gaze [...]

If you’re a newly expectant mum and the infamous pregnancy fatigue has already started to set in, you’re probably eager to cosy up on the sofa and learn all about everything you are [...]

Whether you’re set to jet off on holiday or enjoying those elusive days of British summer, you may be finding it more difficult to deal with the hotter weather.  Pregnancy naturally raises your [...]

If you’re a planner at heart and wondering how to fill your time as you wait for your new baby to arrive, it’ important to get organised for life as a new mum.  While you may have already picked [...]

If you’re pregnant, you’re probably getting lots of advice from friends and family members.  You’re also likely to hear some amusing old wives’ tales such as, if you’re carrying high, it’s a girl [...]

We all know that pregnancy involves a lot of poking and prodding and getting stuck with a number of needles voluntarily is probably the last thing you want to do.  But when it comes to relieving [...]

Think back to some of the biggest and most important endeavours you’ve chosen to take on throughout your life.  Perhaps it was running a marathon or passing a set of exams in order to attend your [...]

It’s never easy to carve out personal time and place your own priorities above those of your child in the ever-challenging world of motherhood.  Whilst we all know it’s important to take some me [...]

Here at Birkenshaw Midwifery Clinic we all understand how worrying it can be to be to welcome a newborn baby into the world, so it’s always nice to hear about positive Government legislation that [...]

With more than 40% of NHS trusts offering no access to a maternal mental health service, thousands of new mothers suffering from pregnancy-related mental illness are being left without support or [...]