Infertility in the midst of fertility
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009Baby rabbits, eggs and new born lambs are the ancient symbols of spring-time. We give chocolate eggs and rabbits to each other even if we celebrate Easter as a Christian tradition. It is the time of year for new growth.
This year the weather has been warm so the blossom is out in towns and countryside, new green shoots can be seen and all of nature is bursting with new life. Baby lambs are walking unsteadily in fields, birds are building their nests and looking after the young, and life seems full of promise.
For many childless couples who want to have a baby this can be a particularly difficult time of year. The contrast between their own situation and the world around seems particularly unjust. The couple may start to wonder what is wrong with them, or resent the unfairness of the fact that birth seems such a natural activity yet they have been excluded.
At some point they may seek advice, physical tests, or support and their situation can often be described to them by a person in a position of authority as “unexplained infertility”.
After a length of time having had hopes raised and dashed each month, this opinion, which puts a clear label on the situation, can cause extreme distress. Extreme situations call for extreme measures so IVF may become the obvious “answer” to the problem.
At Healthwise we do not believe in “unexplained infertility”. It is always very clear why a couple cannot conceive, or have not yet conceived.
We go even further. We do not believe in “infertility” as a lasting state. In some cases there may be mechanical issues which can be resolved, but these are a smaller proportion than might be expected.
The ability to produce a baby is natural. It does not require thought or any type of proof of worth. Just look at nature.
A stage of infertility can occur due to a whole range of factors resulting in a lack of balance in the body of either of the partners. There is nothing unexplained or difficult to comprehend. The solutions can take time but each incremental improvement improves health and well-being. A mother who has become pregnant through acupuncture treatment at Healthwise is stronger and more capable of looking after her baby, than if she has become pregnant through IVF or IUI.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine are the natural way to support the body so that the natural process of birth can take place.
