Brenda Ward Acupuncture Maynooth/Naas

This is such an important date for those trying to conceive. March 1st & 2nd The Future Fertility Show, RDS, Dublin. We’ll be there looking forward to meeting and supporting many 🙌

IVF SCHEME
The Government’s free IVF scheme will be expanded in two areas next year.

Firstly, the scheme will include Donor Assisted IVF. Currently, couples who require a donor egg or s***m are unable to access publicly funded IVF because donor materials are not regulated.

However, with the passing of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act this year and a new regulatory authority being established (the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority), couples who need requiring donor assistance will now be able to access the free IVF scheme.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is also planning to amend the criteria to include couples experiencing what is known as ‘secondary infertility’. These are couples who have an existing child but then have fertility issues.

One element of the current criteria sets out that a couple accessing publicly funded IVF must have no living children together.

Publicly funded IVF was first introduced in September 2023 and so far, over 1,200 couples have availed of the initiative.

********New Acupuncturist in AcuWellness********
Delighted to welcome Stephanie to the clinic. Stephanie started her career practicing law in London but has always been interested in the benefits of Eastern medicine having received acupuncture since she was a child.

The stress of the legal world, fertility issues and a desire to find a more fulfilling career eventually led to Stephanie taking her interest further by requalifying as an acupuncturist. She studied at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in the UK where she completed 3,500+ hours of training and was awarded a first-class degree in Acupuncture.

Stephanie regularly attends conferences and courses to continue her professional development, including completing training in Dr Tan’s Balance Method and Master Tung acupuncture. She treats a broad range of conditions from muscular skeletal complaints and chronic pain to digestive problems and emotional issues and has developed a special interest in fertility and women’s health. She has built on her knowledge and experience in this area by completing a post-graduate diploma in gynaecology and obstetrics with Dr Trevor Wing.

As a member of the Acupuncture Foundation Professional Association, Stephanie is fully qualified and registered, holds Professional Indemnity Insurance and is committed to abiding by strict codes of ethics and safe practice.
Qualifications
• BSc (Hons) Degree in Acupuncture – College of Integrated Chinese Medicine accredited by Kingston University
• Licentiate in Acupuncture – College of Integrated Chinese Medicine
• Post Graduate Diploma in TCM Gynaecology and Obstetrics in Acupuncture – Dr Trevor Wing, the Women’s Natural Health Practice