Acupuncture for Fertility

I have been supporting couples with fertility acupuncture for over 15 years and have helped 100’s of couples become proud parents.  The way I work is grounded in compassion, warmth and years of experience.  I provide a safe, calming space for navigating the stress and emotional overwhelm of trying to conceive.   I am a founding member of the Zita West Affiliated Acupuncture network and have completed many hours of post graduate training in fertility.  

Whilst it is difficult to say exactly how acupuncture works, research suggests that acupuncture is helpful for regulating hormones, improving blood flow to the uterus and ovaries and reducing the effects of stress which can cause a negative impact on the hypothalamic pituitary-ovarian axis (HPOA).

Acupuncture is helpful at all stages of the fertility journey and can assist with many of the different diagnoses that can affect your fertility.   I see lots of women with endometriosis and PCOS who go on to have healthy pregnancies. 

IVF/ICSI/IUI

I have supported many, many women through the IVF process and am very familiar with the rollercoaster that is assisted reproductive medicine.  I provide a calm safe space for you to offload and vent your emotions and ensure you always walk out feeling calmer and more grounded. 

In an ideal world we would work together for 3 months prior to you starting an IVF cycle but appreciate not everyone has the foresight, time and energy to make that happen, but any preparation you can do is well worth it.  Particularly in cases where it has been identified that there is low ovarian reserve, thin uterine lining or a luteal phase defect.  

I tend to see you weekly through the cycle and in some cases, if needed, twice a week.  As well as focusing on supporting the ovaries and uterine lining acupuncture will also help minimise the side effects of the medication.    The most important point at which to have treatment on the day of transfer itself if possible.  If this falls at the weekend then I will come in especially to give you this all important treatment.  I also like to do a treatment in the 2 week wait when time seems to slow down and your mind is trying to analyse every feeling in your body.

Acupuncture provides excellent gentle support in the first trimester and I tend to see my patients through this delicate time and help with any morning sickness or other early pregnancy symptoms.  

If you would like further information on how acupuncture might support you on your fertility journey please call Jody for a free confidential chat on 07977 456305.

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