The road to fertility can be a long, twisted, and emotional journey for many couples trying to conceive.  Finding they are either unable to become pregnant or unable to keep the pregnancy, they have suffered loss or feelings of inadequacy.  It can take a significant toll on not only the individual, but the couple as a whole.

The patients that come to my clinic seeking help with infertility are at various stages in their journey.  Some are just beginning and want to help make the process easier; some are working with a medical fertility clinic and want to improve their chance of success; while others feel that they have exhausted every other option and aren't sure where else to turn. 

No matter where you are at in your fertility quest, I am happy to be a part of the process.  The choice of fertility treatments is an extremely personal one that must be made between a couple.  I am happy to answer questions and educate you on the different options available, but I am not here to pass judgement in any way.  My treatments can be used to support all other fertility treatments being utilized.

Our clinic offers many choices on natural ways to enhance fertility: 

• Acupuncture:  Acupuncture looks to aid the body to work as it was designed.  By placing hair-thin needles in specific points through out the body, it allows the body's natural energy to flow properly.  When there is disease, illness, or health concerns, ancient philosophy believes this is due to stagnation of energy.  By opening these channels and allowing movement of energy, the body is able to function as it was intended.  Recent studies have shown changes both in the brain and in the release of biochemicals when acupuncture is performed, which may give a scientific explanation to the known benefits! 
  
• Chiropractic:  The foundation of chiropractic is that all nerves that supply our muscles, organs, and tissues originate and exit through the spine.  If these nerves are irritated by changes in the spine, the systems they feed will not be able to function properly.  By adjusting the spine, this allows the nerves and, therefore the organs, to function at their best.  In regards to fertility, this means making sure that the uterus, ovaries, and even parts of the brain are receiving vital and necessary communication between systems!
• Nutrition:  This is many times an overlooked aspect of fertility.  If our bodies aren't getting the necessary nutrients that are required to keep us functioning, how can we expect our body to be able to support a pregnancy?  Looking at what foods we eat and what supplements may be necessary to support weaker systems is a very important piece of the puzzle.
• Massage:  Not only is massage beneficial in coping with the emotional aspects of fertility, it is also beneficial in increasing blood flow within the body.  Adequate blood flow is important to keep body systems working at their best.     

Treatment depends on each individual and what other treatments they are utilizing.  Couples who are using no other medical intervention or who are using prescriptions (such as Clomid) will have varying schedules and lengths of treatment.  While some couples become pregnant with only a month or two of treatment, others seek treatment for much longer.  Individuals using IVF or IUI work on a more structured schedule to compliment their other treatments.  I have set my fees at very affordable rates so that couples are able to utilize care with maximum effort.

It is always important to remember that fertility is an intricate process.  Anatomy, hormones, physiology, and emotional aspects all play a distinct role.  Many couples view their inability to conceive as an inadequacy or a failure.  This is absolutely not the case!  Sometimes you just need a little help getting on the right path so that nature can take it's course...

To set up an appointment, please call the clinic at 515.440.0450 or email info@maplewoodwellnesscenter.com.

Read about some of our success stories in the Testimonials page.  We will update this site frequently as patients are ready to share their story.  If you have a testimonial you would like to share, please email it to the above email address.  I will always keep your story anonymous, should you choose.