As a registered allied health professional with AHPRA, I am not allowed to make claims about our success rates or use testimonials from people I’ve successfully helped to fall pregnant and have a healthy baby. 

I see people of all ages and stages in their fertility journey, and have 20 years experience in supporting fertility both naturally and in those undergoing fertility treatments like IVF.

Yes – even if one of you has a known issue with fertility, it takes two to make a baby, and so it makes sense to rule out any other contributing factors and have the best possible “building blocks” – healthy sperm, eggs, and uterus – for a healthy baby.

If they are reluctant to have acupuncture, it’s possible to just do an initial consultation and then follow the treatment plan, making upgrades and adjustments to diet and lifestyle, herbs and supplements.

Acupuncture points can be found all over the body, but common areas for fertility (in both men and women) are the abdomen, lower back, arms and legs. 

Before your acupuncture session I will explain what the treatment will involve, and answer any questions you may have.

Chinese herbs offer a gentle yet powerful boost, getting to the root of the issue from the inside out. They work best when prescribed by an experienced herbalist, to fit your individual presentation. Herbs are selected according to what the systems of the body need – to supplement and boost, clear inflammation, improve circulation of blood and fluids, restore function and balance hormones, working with the natural cycles of your body. 

Regulating the menstrual cycle and balancing hormones, nourishing the blood and improving circulation, decreasing inflammation, calming the nervous system and supporting energy and adrenal function are all important factors in enhancing fertility.

Some common herbs used in Chinese medicine include:

– Dong Quai (dang gui) to nourish and invigorate blood circulation 

– Rhemannia (sheng di) and Goji (gou qi zi) to provide nourish for blood production and support the adrenals

– Cyperus (xiang fu) to address liver function and tension and regulate the menstrual cycle Adaptogens like 

– Ginseng (ren shen) and Astragalus (huang qi) are both adaptogens, and help the body respond to stress, boost immune function and increase energy levels.

Acupuncture has a great track record in supporting IVF for improved success rates, and I have been providing acupuncture for IVF support in Melbourne for the past 20 years – LINK to read more. 

Even if you do need IVF, or perhaps you’re using donor sperm or eggs, it’s still beneficial to do some preparation to get the most out of the process, and address your overall health and fertility for the best possible results.

Yes, if they are prescribed by an experienced herbalist – there are many herbs we avoid using in pregnancy, this is a time when we only use herbs that were traditionally said to “calm the fetus” and support physiology in pregnancy. Chinese herbs are always prescribed in combination, and these herbal formulas have synergistic effects that make them more moderate and easier to digest, compared with herbs used singly. 

The herbs that we use are the highest quality and under strict controls to ensure their safety and efficacy.