Mindfulness Services
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The relationship between stress and infertility has remained a subject of controversy for many years. It is well known by now that couples undergoing infertility treatments exhibit high anxiety and/or high depressive scores over the course of their treatment. Stress was also shown to negatively impact pregnancy rates in women undergoing in vitro fertilization treatments.
For that reason Eve Fertility offers additional alternative treatments to infertility that were scientifically proven to reduce stress and increase your chances to conceive. Working with the best people in the field, we offer a variety of natural ways to transform stress and increase your chances to conceive.
We start with a consultation to better understand your specific relationship to stress and its impact on your body and life. After a short conversation, an individualized approach will be developed with the goal of assisting you to achieve your personal wellness vision. Our holistic philosophy aims to empower you, giving you a safe place to let go and reduce the negative impact stress might have on your body, and the knowledge to achieve the most fertility-enhancing lifestyle.
As part of customizing and personalizing your fertility care, we might suggest adding one or more of these stress-reducing services:
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Below, you can read more about how those services can help reduce your stress level and activate your reproductive system, giving you the best chance to conceive:
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Western physicians are increasingly embracing traditional Chinese medicine, thanks to its beneficial effects. After a 4,000-year history, acupuncture is now being introduced worldwide.
Acupuncture is based on the theory that there are pathways within the body, where blood flows. Along those pathways there are specific points that when aroused, can regulate blood flow and release substances, which may rectify the disturbance of the organ and restore its normal function.
Today, acupuncture, combined with modern treatment, is being used to regulate vast disorders, such as depression, anxiety, infertility and cancer. Although it is difficult to measure the positive effects of acupuncture, doctors report a better reaction of patients to treatment and higher success rates due to this type of treatment.
A growing body of literature measuring fertility success rate, suggests a better outcome when conventional treatments such as IVF, embryo transfer and follicle stimulation are combined with acupuncture.
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Acupuncture may improve ovulation by activating the central and peripheral nervous systems, enhancing hormones and blood flow and increasing the organ's metabolism. Researchers have found that the sensations produced by the needles in acupuncture sessions, prompts the release of substances. These include B-endorphin, which leads to the release of LH and FSH, key factors in the menstrual cycle and uterine lining for embryo implantation.
Acupuncture can also improve the outcome of IVF by relieving depression, anxiety and stress, which was shown to correlate with infertility. Since stress and depression can interfere with sperm production, acupuncture can also be beneficial for men with low or poor sperm quality.
The number of acupuncture sessions needed depends upon the duration, severity and nature of your health condition. Four to six treatments may be sufficient for an acute condition, while a series of 5 to 15 treatments may be needed to resolve chronic conditions. Some degenerative conditions may require ongoing treatments over a long period of time.
We, at Eve Fertility, strive to give you the best possible outcome during your journey to parenthood.
We believe that a holistic approach to infertility, which pays attention to your body and mind connection and balancing your energy is needed to give you your best chance of having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
Contact us to learn more about our wholesome approach to infertility.
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In females, as well as males, mechanisms have been developed, throughout evolution, to integrate cues from the environment to guarantee reproduction when possible and inhibit it when needed.
One of the key environmental elements that our body senses is energy-level and metabolism. Therefore, boosting your fertility through metabolism is a great first step when trying to conceive.
Maintaining a rich diet was shown to be highly effective in overweight as well as underweight couples. Rich, wholesome diet was also shown to increase fertility in women suffering from Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Latest studies also demonstrated better chances to conceive through IVF when maintaining a rich diet. Since it takes a few months for an egg to mature and sperms to form, switching to a richer diet 3-6 months before conceiving was found to be highly beneficial.
What is a rich, wholesome diet ?
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Using natural fats, such as avocados and olive oil.
Protein rich diet, such as lentil, eggs, soy beans and chicken.
High-fiber, whole grains, low-glycemic carbohydrate.
Plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables.
Seafood rich in fatty acids such as salmon, mackerel, and lake trout.
Raw nuts.
Activating your fertility through metabolism is only one of the ways we prepare your body and mind to a healthy pregnancy at Eve Fertility.
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Our science-driven approach to infertility is sure to give you the best chance of becoming a parent. We work with top nutritionists nationwide that are experts in the field of fertility-nutrition. Together, we will address your dietary needs and raise the probability of a positive outcome. Our nutritionists will continue to monitor your health and diet throughout the process and will make adjustments as your needs change.
To talk to us about the best diet for you, contact us today.
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Infertility is a medical condition that touches all aspects of your life. It may affect your relationships with others, your perspective on life and how you feel about yourself. How you deal with these feelings will depend on your personality and your life experiences.
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When considering infertility treatment options such as IVF, adoption, egg donation or gestational carriers, it may be especially helpful to gain the assistance of a fertility counselor. While a family member or a friend can offer great support, mental health professionals or medical caregivers were trained to help you manage the emotional stress associated with fertility treatments.
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When do you need to see an infertility mental health professional?
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Consider counseling if you are feeling depressed, anxious, or so preoccupied with your infertility that you feel it is hard to live your life productively.
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Signs that you might benefit from counseling include:
Persistent feelings of sadness, guilt, or worthlessness
Social isolation
Loss of interest in usual activities and relationships
Depression
Agitation and/or anxiety
Mood swings
Constant preoccupation with infertility
Marital problems
Difficulty concentrating and/or remembering
Increased use of alcohol or drugs
A change in appetite, weight, or sleep patterns
Thoughts about suicide or death
Professional support can come from many different sources. Books can offer information and understanding about the emotional aspects of infertility. Support groups and informational meetings can reduce the feeling of isolation and provide opportunities to learn and share with others experiencing infertility. Individual and couple counseling offer the chance to talk with an experienced professional to sort out your feelings, identify coping mechanisms and work to find solutions to your difficulties.
We, at Eve Fertility, strive to give you your best chance of having a baby. We work closely with the best mental health professionals in the field of infertility and will make sure you get the support you need.
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Let us help you prepare your body to parenthood through Fertility-Yoga.
There is nothing more sacred than creating new life. Yet women often experience their journey to becoming mothers as stressful, frustrating and filled with heartache.
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Blending modern science, research and ancient yoga wisdom can help balance your hormones and prepare your body for pregnancy, giving you your best chance to conceive.
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What is fertility yoga?
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The word yoga itself means union. Union of the body, mind and soul.
Fertility yoga is a gentle practice designed specifically to help women with balancing their hormones, reducing stress levels and enhancing their blood flow. Whether being treated by a doctor or trying to conceive naturally, the benefits of fertility yoga span beyond the goal of pregnancy. Practicing poses of opening up and relaxation, as well as meditation and restorative yoga, can reduce stress and uncomfortable pain, lowering the heart rate and blood pressure, creating new space in the body for hope, love and peace.
Moving and breathing with the intention of establishing deep physical and mental well-being is at the heart of fertility-yoga. Yoga provides all the tenants of health, balance, and awareness to not only enrich the path to parenthood, but build a foundation to support you through motherhood and beyond.
Practicing specific forms of fertility-yoga was shown to encompass both physical and emotional benefits by lowering stress hormones, such as cortisol, and reducing oxidative stress levels in the body.
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If you would like to learn more about Fertility-Yoga or join one of our classes, contact us here.
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