J.P. Bristol

“I suffered from morning sickness. None of the usual stuff worked, but it was definitely better after my sessions”

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Well this lovely feedback brought tears to my eyes!

I don’t think there is any more to say other than it has been a massive pleasure to work with this couple.

She is now 19 weeks pregnant and is starting to feel little movements during the evenings and I am enjoying continuing to support her on this journey.

If you are on the fence about getting support with your fertility journey, you are welcome to message me to let me know what is holding you back.

It can feel like a big decision. For this couple, they took the plunge, worked with me for three months before starting their NHS IVF round which was successful. I continued to support them throughout IVF, the first trimester and now with second trimester pregnancy side effects.

I will have space to take on a small number of new clients from September. I would recommend booking in a free 15 minute call now to secure one of those spaces.

A large part of my fertility training has covered the investigation side of working with people on a fertility journey.

It is an area that is often missed by the mainstream medical community, as they have their processes. But if that hasn’t worked for you, maybe it is time to look at an alternative. Ie finding the root cause and addressing it, so you can move forward on your fertility journey with new understanding and better health.

It can feel a bit uncertain, digging into different areas of your health. Maybe you aren’t sure what you will find. Maybe you aren’t sure if it will help.

My purpose and vision, doing the work I do, is to support women and couples to improve their health which in turn improves their fertility. It also improves the chances of a healthy pregnancy and a healthy child who lives a healthier life.

Investigating sperm health, or whether there are infections present, or optimising your diet and lifestyle, are an important part of working towards healthy future generations.

Sometimes tests come back clear which is great, it means that aspect is good to go. But more often, it shows something up which can then be addressed and used to increase your chances of success.

If you are in your 30s or 40s, have tried mainstream medicine without success, and are feeling lost or not sure what to do next on your fertility journey, my Fertility Boost might be just what you need. Please feel free to DM me to find out more. Or, if you are ready to take action and commit to your health and fertility with a treatment package, you can book a free 15 minute call using the link in my bio @valerie_salt_fertility

I have been realising recently that the words we use make an enormous difference to how we feel about something.

Over the years, I had given past events from my life a name that felt more comfortable, without even realising it. But recently something happened which gave it it’s true name and I realised the impact the name has.

Then I was sent a link to a list of suggested name changes for things related to fertility, pregnancy and beyond that made me realise again how important words are when going through something difficult. Thank you @jessicaadamsholisticsuccess for sharing the article with me.

Above are some of the replacements suggested by doctors for a blog on the @peanut app. I think in the UK we are tending towards better language but I understand there are still references to geriatric pregnancies for the over 35s and lots of blunt language around pregnancy loss.

Have you been the recipient of medical phrases that you have struggled with? Let me know below or send me a DM for privacy.

I always try my best with language but there is always room for growth so I will be trying to put some of this into practice 😊

I have a lot of positive pregnancy news coming through at the moment!

This couple were applying for NHS IVF when they came to see me. Male factor infertility had been identified and high prolactin levels had shown up on the female side in a private blood test.

We worked on gut health and identified a varicocele but the couple decided to go ahead with IVF and also work on the varicocele in the background.

We prepared for 3 months before the IVF, they got some good quality blastocysts, the transfer was successful and they have made it through the first trimester.

I am so pleased for them and wish them all the best with the rest of their pregnancy!

One thing that I think really made the difference here was that both of them were committed to working on their health and taking some time out of their week to talk about where they were with their health and receive acupuncture treatments. I know not everyone can take that time out of their week, and I am happy to support via phone or email if one partner can’t attend the appointments. It is being committed to making some simple changes that can make a big difference.

If you are in your 30s or 40s and feeling lost or not sure what to do next on your fertility journey, my Fertility Boost might be just what you need. Please feel free to DM me to find out more. Or, if you are ready to take action and commit to your health and fertility with a treatment package, you can book a free 15 minute call using the link in my bio @valerie_salt_fertility

One of my core values as a fertility coach and acupuncturist is honesty.

I will only work with you if I think I can make a difference.

If I think your partner’s health and fertility is affecting your results, I will only work with you if they are on board.

If I think you need some testing done and you can’t afford the testing and to work with me, I will suggest that you wait to save up so you can get the best out of my advice.

To be perfectly honest, if everyone is on board and willing to make some simple changes to their lifestyle, take some good quality supplements and go and get the tests they need, there is a good chance that we will be successful. I can’t guarantee a pregnancy but these qualities are the ones that lead to success in my experience.

***Only one space left to work with me this summer, the next spaces are opening up in September***

If you are in your 30s or 40s and feeling lost or not sure what to do next on your fertility journey, my Fertility Boost might be just what you need. Please feel free to DM me to find out more. Or, if you are ready to take action and commit to your health and fertility with a treatment package, you can book a free 15 minute call using the link in my bio @valerie_salt_fertility

Hello from my “Friday room” 👋

Last post, for now, about AMH.

If you have tested your AMH and it’s low, I love nothing more than to put on my detective hat and find out why! 🕵️‍♀️

Yes, it may be due to age or premature ovarian insufficiency, but until you have checked other factors, you won’t know for sure. And even if it is POI, it may not be a big issue for natural fertility. If you have low AMH and have been TTC for more than 6 months, it is probably worth doing some digging sooner rather than later.

Some of the things I look at when investigating low AMH:

❤️Sleep quality
🧡Digestion
💛Menstrual Cycle
💚Stress levels

And some tests I may suggest to dig a bit deeper:

✔️Hormone blood test
✔️DUTCH test (dried urine test for comprehensive hormones)
✔️Stool test
✔️Full Thyroid blood test

During the In-Depth Consultation, we would talk about which tests would be useful for you and I would say which ones I would prioritise for your situation.

Once the results are in, I explain the plan to address any issues that have arisen, support you to implement any lifestyle changes and explain the results to you, so you know what you are doing and why.

If you are in your 30s or 40s, have low AMH and are feeling lost or not sure what to do next on your fertility journey, my Fertility Boost might be just what you need. Please feel free to DM me to find out more. Or, if you are ready to take action and commit to your health and fertility with a treatment package, you can book a free 15 minute call using the link in my bio @valerie_salt_fertility

***I only have one space coming up to work with a new client/couple, get in touch if you are interested***

Acupuncture in Bristol

Bristol Natural Health Service
407 Gloucester Road
Horfield, Bristol
BS7 8TS

The Family Practice
116 Gloucester Road
Bishopston, Bristol
BS7 8NL

Quick links:

Acupuncture in Bristol for General Wellbeing

Acupuncture in Bristol for Fertility

Acupuncture in Bristol for Pregnancy

Acupuncture in Bristol for Perimenopause

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