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When you and your partner are ready to start a family, it’s a wonderful and exciting time. If you’re in a cis-hetero relationship, this is the time to start “trying” and hoping for a positive result on your next pregnancy test. But for many couples, it’s not that simple. According to a 2023 World Health Organization report, approximately one in six people worldwide experience infertility.1 This is heartbreaking and makes the journey to having a child that much more difficult. Thankfully, there are several things couples can consider during their fertility treatment journey, one of which may be acupuncture. I had heard so many great things about acupuncture that I needed to find out more and speak to a professional.
Who is Dr. Hayley Parker?
Dr. Haley Parker is a state board certified acupuncturist and herbalist in Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, New Jersey and Georgia. Dr. Haley earned her Masters in Oriental Medicine from Southwest College of Acupuncture in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her background as a Division I athlete contributed to her successful strategy of working with student-athletes on sport-related psychological and competitive performance. Her passion for teaching was ignited and she joined the Virginia College of Integrative Medicine in 2021 where she teaches the Practice Management and Clinical Communication curriculum.
Dr. Haley is currently studying for her Professional Doctorate and will continue to lead and transform the doctoral curriculum for the future advancement of medicine alongside her business and community outreach programs. She is eager to become more informed and engaged through her work with colleagues across the state and hopes to continue encouraging professional networks and group representation across the state, country and even abroad.
What did we discuss?
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Haley about acupuncture and fertility treatments and what people who are struggling to get pregnant should know. Some of the questions we covered in the conversation include:
- In what ways is acupuncture particularly beneficial for women?
- Can acupuncture really increase fertility? What’s the science behind it?
- What are some common misconceptions about the role of acupuncture in fertility treatment, and how can they be addressed?
- What is the specific acupuncture technique that is thought to increase fertility and how does it work?
- Can acupuncture be used as a stand-alone fertility treatment, or is it usually used in combination with other treatments?
- Are there any risks associated with acupuncture for fertility treatment?
- Are there any lifestyle changes you would recommend in conjunction with acupuncture for fertility treatment?
- What advice or first steps would you give to someone considering acupuncture for fertility treatment?
Dr. Haley has a wealth of knowledge on the subject and details what people need to know about acupuncture, how it may help with fertility treatments, and what to expect. If you would like to learn more about acupuncture and how it can positively impact fertility treatments, please listen to and share this episode.
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