New Holistic Team formed to provide Fertility ServiceIn Ireland today, 1 in 6 couples are
infertile, 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in miscarriage, 1 baby in 17 is malformed
and 1 baby in 4 has learning difficulties (www.foresight-preconception. Of course there are other factors affecting
the birth rate in Ireland; the growing pattern of couples waiting to
get married until well into their 30’s; waiting to be financially
stable before starting a family, both parents needing to work full time
and even the cost of housing. A woman’s fertility declines gradually
and almost imperceptibly over her reproductive life. This becomes
noticeable over the age of 30 and accelerates between 35 and 40.
In general, fertility levels are hugely decreased by the age of 45.
The risk of miscarriage also increases with age; women between 25-29
years have a 10% risk, while those between 40-44 have a 34% risk of
miscarrying. Women are not the only ones who need
to be aware of declining fertility rates as they get older. While
the biological clock doesn’t quite affect men as it does women, stress,
diet and environmental toxins such as pollution, paint fumes, smoking
and even fluoride in public water can all impact on a man’s reproductive
health. Despite this seemingly bad news, there
are many things that anyone considering having a baby can do to enhance
their fertility. Increasingly, studies are proving that
a healthy diet, managed stress levels and a balanced lifestyle are key
factors in conceiving naturally. Achieve Fertility is a team of 8 healthcare
practitioners based in Dublin who have come together to offer a natural
way of addressing infertility, either as an alternative to, or in conjunction
with conventional treatments. Medical advice is on offer in addition
to many holistic disciplines. The team consists of: Acupuncturists,
Sari Daly, Niamh O’ Brien and David Shipsey (who is also a herbalist
and affiliated member of Zita West); Fertility Nurse, Anna Savino; Nutritional
Therapist, Ruth Mckenna; Chiropractic Doctor Ros Drake; Psychotherapist
and Hypnotherapist, Aisling Killoran and Reflexologist and Counsellor,
Elizabeth Webb. The aim of Achieve Fertility is to encourage
the inner vitality of men and women who wish to have children. By bringing
the body and mind into balance, optimum health can be obtained by suitable
protocols tailored to each individual, providing a natural way to conceive
or maximize the effect of IVF treatment. Achieve Fertility is
based in Sandyford and is committed to helping those who are struggling
to conceive or simply desire to be in peak mental and physical health
for starting a family. For more details please visit: www.achievefertility.ie Email info@achievefertilty.ie or contact Ballawley Lodge on 01-2930941 |
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