My husband and I had been trying to have a baby for 2 years. We got pregnant in 2010 and miscarried. Then we were pregnant in 2011 and miscarried again. After two miscarriages and no answers, we decided to switch doctors and move on to a fertility specialist. Right before seeing the specialist, I decided to start acupuncture. Trust me, I was not really a believer but at this point with 2 losses and no answers I thought I would give anything a try. After about 4 sessions, I could really feel the effects - body and mind. I began to look forward to my visits as I was able to decompress and relax more easily. This feeling began to carry on throughout my weeks to my next visit which was really needed as all I could think about was getting pregnant - basically I was wound up so tight, I could not seem to control my emotions.
My husband and I proceeded to do our first round of IUI with a drug called Clomid and continued with acupuncture appointments. Sadly it did not take this time, but believe it or not I was still in pretty good spirits which I attribute this 100% to my acupuncture appointments. I had complete peace of mind and was ready to try again. In November, we completed a second round of IUI, this time with injectable drugs and continued acupuncture. At this point, I was visiting Stephanie on a weekly basis. Come to find out - I got pregnant again! I thought - FINALLY - I am not changing anything in my routine cause I was determined not to lose this baby. I am now on my way to having our first baby boy in July!
I truly am a believer that without the acupuncture appointments in conjunction with modern medicine, I would not be pregnant right now and carry this baby to term. Acupuncture has really helped me relax, unwind and stay even keeled through this stressful journey.
Andrea C.
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