Many women visit me for acupuncture during the period they are preparing for pregnancy. You may have an irregular cycle, endometriosis, PCOS or other concerns or you may just be trying to support your body to be at its best. I also see women who have gone through miscarriage.
I can also work with partners. Women's health is my favourite area and I feel privileged to be along for the ride with you.
Fertility acupuncture is popular alongside or before IVF. Some clinics now offer their own acupuncture service! I work alongside every different stage of the IVF process and into the early stages of pregnancy. I will use Chinese Medicine principles with an intention to support your body and the western medicine processes.
You may already be working hard on your fertility, trying hard to support egg development and adequate uterine lining through diet, stress management and other lifestyle factors. Fertility acupuncture is another intervention you may wish to try.
Hormonal health and conception can be sensitive to stress. The fertility acupuncture sessions are typically a relaxing and pleasant experience. There is the option of adding on extra time for massage too. During our first session I will take a full history before your first acupuncture treatment. You are in charge and I will check in with you to make sure you are comfortable. In follow up sessions we will have a shorter check in at the start of each session to see where you are at and what changes have happened since last time. This helps me adjust the treatment plan. I will dim the lights and play calm music during the treatment time. If you prefer silence or an audiobook or your own music, just ask.