"I had such a wonderful experience with Amy, from the first appointment to the last. I came to her for acupuncture fertility support during IVF after years of trying to get pregnant, and continued seeing Amy through my entire pregnancy. It was a wonderful and nurturing experience, that supported us in a successful IVF and healthful pregnancy. Thank you!"
– D.W., Indianapolis
7/10
"After one failed IVF cycle I turned to acupuncture. I was of course stressed and not sleeping well. After the first session I was so relaxed and slept through the night that evening for the first time in a long time. I truly believe that the acupuncture helped my body to relax enough to put it on the right track to conceive because after one month of sessions I was pregnant naturally and I am now holding our beautiful baby girl. Thank you Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture!"
– R.L., Westfield
3/10
"My husband and I had been trying to conceive for twenty months and had been through a battery of tests that were all inconclusive. We did not know what was wrong we just knew that for some reason we were not getting pregnant. We started seeing a fertility specialist and started using acupuncture along with the treatments during our second IUI. That cycle was unsuccessful; however the third IUI resulted in a twin pregnancy!
I noticed that I was much less stressed during our successful cycle, and I believe it was due to the treatments. I am now fifteen weeks along and this pregnancy has been a breeze so far! I have been virtually symptom-free and have felt great!
I would recommend IRA and David Youran to anyone hoping to have a baby. I certainly credit acupuncture with helping me conceive and with feeling so great while pregnant with twins! I am thankful for David and his amazing staff for always being so kind, caring, and encouraging during this crazy journey! My husband and I will forever be grateful!"
– K.P., Carmel
2/10
"After a few attempts of fertility treatment, it became apparent to me and my husband that IVF was our only option to conceive. I decided to try acupuncture
while going through the IVF process and learned about Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture through my fertility specialist.
I was a little weary about the process and unsure what to expect. Right away I was welcomed to IRA with compassion and encouragement. I quickly started to feel the effects of treatments, leaving me feeling emotionally and physically at ease. I became pregnant after our first attempt at IVF. We are now expecting a baby boy any day and are grateful to David and his staff for helping us through our journey."
– A.L., Fishers
2/10
Update: We are honored to announce that A.L. welcomed a
healthy 7lb 8oz baby boy into her family on February 11th!
"My husband and I had been trying to conceive for sixteen months before being referred to Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture. We had been monitoring my ovulation cycle (which was normal), tried Clomid, Clomid with estrogen and progesterone, and IUI. All fertility testing had returned normal results, and the doctors had no explanation as to why we were having trouble conceiving. We were extremely frustrated, and we really didn't want to proceed with IVF (which was the next step).
When I began treatment at IRA, I got pregnant in the first month! The treatments were also very relaxing and enjoyable, and I really appreciated David Youran's knowledge and encouragement. I am now five months pregnant and I am thrilled to say that by continuing treatment at IRA through my pregnancy I have had virtually NO symptoms! I have no doubt that IRA was the difference in not only being able to finally conceive but also enjoy such an easy pregnancy!"
– A.W., Zionsville
3/10
"By the time I found David through a brochure at my fertility doctor's office, I had a five year history with trying to conceive using Follistim. In that time, I had one child, but a series of recent miscarriages meant I was emotionally ready to only try one more time. I had a long history with PCOS and needed fertility drugs to induce ovulation. In addition, I never had a regular menstrual cycle during my adult life.
Knowing that this would be my last attempt to conceive, I started to see David weekly in January 2009 to prepare my body the best that I could for conception. What I didn't expect was that I received a spontaneous menstrual cycle 6 weeks after treatment started. My body proceeded to have consecutive menstrual cycles a month apart. I felt like my body was finally behaving like it should, and I was much better positioned to go into another round of fertility drugs. Sure enough, the last attempt was successful and I delivered successfully in September 2009.
Of course, I have to thank David for the effective treatments... I always looked forward to our sessions, given his caring and compassionate demeanor. It provided an hour of peace each week while trying to navigate a stressful time. Thank you David and Mary!"
– A.C., Carmel
10/09
"I am so thankful for David and his staff at IRA! David's support and calming presence, in combination with his knowledge of Chinese Medicine, was exactly what I needed to work through the emotional process of infertility.
When I started the IVF process, I did not know about Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture. After two failed cycles, I asked if there was anything else I could do to improve my chances for success. I was told about IRA by one of the nurses in the infertility office. Despite my anxiety, I decided to give it a try.
I got pregnant shortly after starting acupuncture treatments. Unfortunately, I suffered a miscarriage, but David was right by my side the whole time. I took a few months off from IVF, but continued to see David regularly. When I decided to try another IVF cycle, I became pregnant with twins and I am now six-and-a-half months along! David continued to provide support during the first trimester, it's hard to describe in words how lucky and blessed I feel. This pregnancy would not have succeeded without the help of IRA."
– M.J., Indianapolis
9/09
Update: We are thrilled to share that M.J. welcomed two
beautiful, healthy baby girls, into her family in November 2009!
"My husband and I had been trying to conceive for over three years, enduring eight cycles of Clomid assisted intrauterine insemination (IUI) without success. Finally, we accepted that we needed to go down the route of accepting donor eggs and IVF. This was a huge decision, and obviously an expensive option.
We wanted to optimize the IVF, implantation and success of the pregnancy as much as possible. As a skeptical medical doctor, I did a huge amount of research and discovered, to my surprise, that properly conducted clinical trials had shown that acupuncture can significantly increase the chances of success in these situations. I also discovered that David Youran specialized in acupuncture for fertility issues, and had reproduced some of these results in his own practice. So, I concluded acupuncture couldn't hurt, and there was solid evidence that it could help.
Thus, I embarked on acupuncture treatment with David before and after my IVF and implantation. I also had acupuncture at the time of the implantation procedure. At first pass, I am now thirty-seven weeks pregnant with twin girls (term for twins) and the Cesarean section is scheduled for this week!
I have no doubt that acupuncture played a role in maintaining my mental, emotional, and physical health, plus the health of my pregnancy, and babies throughout. I enjoyed David's calm, knowledgeable, professional manner, and his curiosity, personal interest, and desire to improve his expertise all the time. He was clear about where acupuncture
could and couldn't help.
As my pregnancy progressed, I also received massage at the clinic for my musculoskeletal aches and pains. Finally, David's clinic is a wonderful, relaxing place to be. His colleagues are all also professional, interested and helpful."
– S.L., Indianapolis
10/09
Update: We are pleased to announce that S.L. gave
birth to two beautiful girls in October!
"We had been trying to conceive for about 15 months before visiting IRA. We had tried Clomid alone and in combination with IUI. In addition to infertility, I also suffered from Hypothyroidism and a terrible sleeping problem. I was taking prescription Ambien about three to four days per week for the last few years.
I was referred to IRA by a friend and patient of IRA, she had successfully conceived with their help. I really had no expectations for the acupuncture treatment. I was getting very frustrated with my infertility and thought I would give it a try. I was so thrilled with my treatment at IRA. Immediately after the first visit, I felt much calmer... the stress of infertility was at times overwhelming. I had also made the decision to stop taking Ambien. After just a couple treatments, I was sleeping soundly without medication for the first time in years! More importantly, after one month we conceived our first child!
I have, and will continue to, recommend the services of IRA to anybody who can benefit."
– C.T., Indianapolis
8/09
Update: We are pleased to announce that C.T. just gave
birth to a beautiful healthy baby girl in August! We are
thrilled to welcome this little girl to the IRA Family!
"After undergoing fertility testing, I was devastated to learn that my chances of conception were slim. One thing I felt I could do to improve my odds was acupuncture, and Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture's exclusive focus on reproductive health made them my immediate first choice.
Amy was gentle in demeanor and technique, a supportive partner who brought serenity and encouragement to what felt like a mountainous struggle. My husband and I were overjoyed when we found out I was pregnant, and I feel strongly that the services I received at IRA, both while trying to conceive as well as during my first trimester, were important factors in my conception and early pregnancy success.
I've enthusiastically recommended IRA to several friends, and I hope they choose to take advantage of the services offered by these wonderful, caring professionals."
- K.F., Indianapolis
7/09
"After more than four years of trying, I am 7 months pregnant with my first child. I am convinced, that were it not for David's expertise, and most importantly caring and understanding manner, together with our fertility specialist, I would not be having a baby now. His support and encouragement made the challenging fertility road infinitely easier.
It is so important to have someone supporting you emotionally, encouraging you in all of your choices, and providing you with excellent care the whole way through."
- B.A., Indianapolis
1/09
Update: IRA is thrilled to share that this patient
welcomed a beautiful, healthy baby girl in April 2009!
"A friend told me about David Youran and Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture shortly after we found out our third IVF was unsuccessful. We were in the process of switching to our third infertility office and were in our fourth year of trying to become pregnant. I had tried acupuncture a couple of years before while living in Boston, so I was open to the idea of trying it again. My husband, a physician, wasn't a big believer in alternative medicine but figured it wouldn't hurt anything.
Within the first month of coming to IRA, we did our fourth IVF and unfortunately were not successful. I was in a state of shock because I truly believed that eventually IVF worked for everyone. At that point, I decided that my body and my mind needed a break from the hormones and procedures. I wasn't even sure if I wanted to continue down that treatment path anymore. I decided to start seeing David on a more regular basis and concentrate on acupuncture as a primary form of treatment. Within two months, I found out I was pregnant with our first baby... my husband and I were ecstatic!
Words cannot express how thankful I am to David and the entire office for their support and encouragement throughout this experience. From the moment I first walked into IRA, I felt a sense of calm and peacefulness. With each treatment, I became more positive and encouraged that I would find success and eventually become pregnant.
I am now almost 7 months pregnant and have been also getting prenatal massages from Jen at IRA, which has been a real treat. I honestly believe I would not be pregnant right now if it weren't for David and IRA. My husband and I are forever grateful to David for helping us receive the wonderful gift of our baby."
- K.B., Indianapolis
2/09
"I cannot express how pleased I am to have found Indiana Reproductive Acupuncture. David's calming demeanor throughout our acupuncture sessions and Laura's nutrition knowledge were exactly what I needed.
I am ecstatic to finally be expecting our second child after a year and a half of trying."
- L.K., Carmel
"Jen's massages and the power of touch have helped me immensely throughout my pregnancy. The atmosphere and her demeanor provide the perfect environment for deep relaxation, which has helped me prepare both physically and mentally for labor.
She has the perfect touch and regularly puts me into a 'bliss coma' which has been especially welcome during these last weeks of my pregnancy. I recommend her to all of my pregnant friends!"
- G.Y., Zionsville
"Thanks for everything you have done for us during this journey. You truly made a difference and we and the twins are better off because of you."
- C.H., Ft. Wayne
