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Mind Over "Matter"
Using the Mind/Body Connection
to Conceive
to Conceive
By Kelly Burgess
Dr. Meike Uhler, of the Fertility Centers of Illinois, says they have always tried to be sensitive to the emotions of their patients, and that has been made somewhat easier by the fact that infertility is the sole focus of their center.
"Everyone from our receptionist to the people who draw blood to the doctors are all trying to achieve the same goal," says Dr. Uhler. "Some of our staff even have experienced infertility in their own lives. We're always looking for different ways to expand our patient services, and we thought making a connection with Pulling Down the Moon could provide even a higher level of care to our patients." Dr. Uhler says that she is very interested in seeing the results of this partnership and if it has any noticeable effect on fertility.
At Boston IVF, Dr. Domar's clinics stress a variety of relaxation techniques, while Pulling Down the Moon focuses on yoga and aromatherapy. Both programs have a shared goal: not necessarily to help couples achieve pregnancy, but to help them deal with and accept whatever comes their way.
"We have been really dedicated to opening a center for holistic fertility and want it to be a sanctuary for anyone who is dealing with issues of infertility," says Heller. "Infertility is a horrible experience, as we both know, but it's also the time in our lives when we learned the most about ourselves. Whatever tools and techniques that we teach them through holistic modalities related to dealing with infertility are things they can carry over to the rest of their lives."
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