Fertility Coaching
Fertility initial consultation: This is a 2 hour in-depth assessment to screen you and discuss areas of concern. We will review any previous scans, blood results, investigations, and recommend further investigations. We will work with you on advising on fertility nutrition and supplements tailored to you. Where required we can offer information about local fertility clinics and fertility experts. We will also support you on navigating the NHS Fertility system.
Female and Male fertility is a passion of mine, I have done extensive additional training to support and guide my clients. I hold a postgraduate diploma in Gynaecology, Fertility and Obstetrics (DipObsGyn) and am a member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network (AfN).
16 week Women’s Health & Fertility Program
This is a 16 week program specifically designed to support different Women’s health & fertility concerns. Using a personalised plan and individualised therapies which will include Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Nutrition, Exercise and Lifestyle advise.
I try to work with clients for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks which is aligned to the female dominant follicle cycle. It takes 3 months to produce good quality egg and sperm, therefore working with female clients for 3 cycles gives the optimal chances of thickening up the uterine lining, ovulation and increased egg quality.
Acupuncture aids in balancing hormones, regulating inflammation and enhancing both egg and sperm quality. Acupuncture can help regular periods and ovulation, increasing chances of successful conception and a healthy pregnancy.
We offer personalised support around fertility nutrition, supplements and lifestyle, helping clients understand how these areas may support their reproductive health and overall wellbeing.
We also provide guidance and emotional support through natural conception, assisted conception and the often difficult journey following miscarriage. Alongside acupuncture treatment, we help clients navigate the world of fertility with practical, evidence-informed advice and compassionate, individualised care.
Pregnancy
Acupuncture can be used in the early stages of pregnancy if there are any signs that the women’s body is weakening and a miscarriage threatens, or where there has been a history of miscarriages. Acupuncture can also be used in a healthy pregnancy, helping with anxiety, morning sickness, reflux, sciatica, oedema, aches and pains and pelvic pain. Acupuncture can also be used to turn breech babies and to induce labour naturally.
Acupuncture is completely safe during pregnancy.
12 week Male Infertility Program
Acupuncture can support male infertility by helping improve sperm quality, clear infections, and improve erectile dysfunction. It takes 12 weeks to create healthy and good quality sperm.
Acupuncture alongside health, exercise and nutrition changes can help support the production of healthy good quality sperm. I always recommend a sperm analysis test performed at the start of treatment and then again after the 12 weeks to evaluate changes that have occurred.
Factors which can affect male fertility include:
- Abnormalities in the shape and size of sperm (morphology)
- Motility issues (sperm swims in the wrong direction or in circles)
- Low sperm count
- Other factors: varicoceles, hormonal imbalances, infection, concerns with DNA of the sperm
The quality of sperm is a large factor in the development of a health embryo.
As part of your acupuncture treatment, we take time to explore the wider factors that can influence male fertility, including structural issues such as varicocele, sperm DNA fragmentation and oxidative stress. We can explain how oxidative stress may affect sperm at a cellular level, potentially damaging sperm membranes and DNA, and help you understand what DNA fragmentation testing measures. We also recognise the emotional impact that fertility difficulties can have on men, providing a supportive space to discuss stress, anxiety and the pressures that can accompany trying to conceive.
Where appropriate, we can help you identify questions to discuss with your GP, fertility specialist or urologist alongside your acupuncture treatment.
IVF Cycle – are you prepared?
IVF can be both emotionally and physically draining, are you prepared, is your body at its optimal?
Weekly acupuncture and nutrition advise 2-3 months prior to starting your medication is key. Acupuncture can help stabilise the body, move blood and build blood in the uterus and help counteract side effects of the stimulation medication. I can help you prepare questions and feel informed after scans, bloods, and consultations with medical personnel.
Acupuncture treatments are available to support pain management and nervousness during egg retrieval as well as support any potential conditions such as bloating, or OHSS.
Having myself, been through 4 cycles of IVF, different protocols with different medications, and OHSS (hospitalised), I feel I can have real empathy for both men and women going through this journey.