Fertility & Pregnancy

Areas of focus

Specific support tailored to the unique physiological needs of women at every age

Preconception & cycle preparation

Support several months before trying to conceive or IVF to regulate cycles, address PMS or pain, and build your overall energy

Natural fertility & “unexplained” infertility

IVF / IUI support

Timed acupuncture sessions to complement your protocol, ease side effects and support you emotionally through each stage of treatment

A holistic approach that looks at the whole picture: cycle quality, stress, digestion, sleep and emotional well-being, not just test results

Pregnancy & birth preparation

Treatment for nausea, pain, sleep and mood, plus gentle birth‑preparation acupuncture toward the end of pregnancy

Postpartum recovery

Support for exhaustion, low mood, breastfeeding challenges, night sweats, pain and “not feeling myself” after birth

Who is this for

This is for you if you recognise yourself in any of these situations:

• Trying to conceive and worried it is taking longer than expected

• Preparing for IVF/IUI or looking for extra support between rounds

• Experiencing irregular cycles, ovulation issues, PCOS or endometriosis

• Pregnant and looking for safe, natural help with nausea, pain, sleep or anxiety

• Nearing birth and wanting to prepare your body, or baby is breech or “late”

• Recently given birth and feeling depleted, anxious or slow to recover

How Chinese medicine supports fertility

Research suggests acupuncture may help:

• Support more regular cycles and ovulation patterns

• Improve blood flow to the pelvis, uterine lining and ovaries

• Calm the nervous system, making the fertility journey less overwhelming

• Support digestion, sleep and energy so your body is in a better state to conceive

For IVF / IUI

Acupuncture is often used before and during IVF cycles to support endometrial blood flow, manage side effects, and reduce anxiety around procedures. Treatment timing is adapted to your protocol (stimulation phase, before/after transfer, two‑week wait)

How acupuncture can support pregnancy

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are used in many clinics to help ease common pregnancy symptoms and support overall well-being. Treatments always take into account your trimester, medical care and comfort. Common reasons pregnant women seek acupuncture include:

• Nausea and vomiting, especially in early pregnancy

• Back, pelvic or rib pain and sciatica

• Insomnia, anxiety, low mood or feeling “wired and tired”

• Heartburn, constipation or swelling

Later in pregnancy, acupuncture may be used for:

• Breech or malposition (ideally around weeks 33–36, together with at‑home moxibustion where appropriate)

• Preparing for labour in the final weeks, helping your body and mind get ready

Your visit: what to expect

• 60‑minute first assessment: 
A calm, in‑depth conversation about your health history, cycles, fertility or pregnancy, lifestyle and goals, plus tongue, pulse and abdominal or channel palpation to understand your pattern.

• Personalised plan
: A clear treatment plan that may include acupuncture, gentle moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine where suitable, and practical guidance on sleep, stress, nutrition and daily habits.

• Regular sessions & review: 
Frequency depends on your situation: often weekly or bi‑weekly for fertility or IVF, and adapted by trimester in pregnancy. Progress is reviewed regularly and the plan adjusted as your needs change

You don’t have to go through this journey alone

Whether you are just starting to think about conceiving, in the middle of IVF, already pregnant or recovering after birth, Chinese medicine offers a calm, structured way to support your body and mind.