IVF & Acupuncture

Holistic evidence-informed support for your fertility journey

The choice to undergo IVF is a significant and often deeply emotional step. For many, it follows months or years of trying to conceive naturally. It can be a time of hope, vulnerability, and heightened stress. At Nüwa Natural Health, we offer warm, compassionate care to support you and your partner through every stage of the IVF process.

We use the wisdom of Traditional East Asian Medicine alongside your fertility specialist’s protocols, offering a gentle, integrative approach. Eastern and Western medicine are no longer seen as opposing forces—and emerging research suggests that combining IVF with acupuncture may offer benefits for some patients.

Experienced IVF Acupuncturists

At Nüwa, both Jessica and Carissa bring years of experience in supporting patients through IVF. They have in-depth knowledge of fertility clinic protocols, common medications, and the emotional terrain of fertility treatment. Their approach is thoughtful, kind, and highly personalised—aimed at supporting both your body and mind throughout the process.

Your IVF & Acupuncture Treatment Plan

In your initial session, your practitioner will take a detailed health and fertility history before developing a treatment plan tailored to your unique circumstances. This plan may include:

  • A personalised acupuncture schedule aligned with your IVF timeline

  • Herbal or nutritional support (if appropriate)

  • Lifestyle and stress-management guidance

  • Recommendations to help prepare your body for conception

We generally recommend beginning acupuncture around three months before your IVF cycle to support egg and sperm quality, hormonal regulation, and emotional wellbeing.

Acupuncture is also commonly used in the lead-up to embryo transfer, and in the two-week wait, as part of a calming and supportive plan. While every patient’s experience is unique, many find that regular acupuncture sessions help ease stress and promote a deeper sense of calm and connection during this time.

We encourage conscious conception—creating a fertile, nourished environment to grow a healthy seed. Just like soil needs tending before a seed is planted, your body and mind deserve the same care.

Evidence & Research

A well-known study by Paulus et al. (2002) found that women who received acupuncture both before and after embryo transfer had a higher pregnancy rate compared to those who did not receive acupuncture. More recent systematic reviews have continued to explore acupuncture’s role in IVF support, with mixed but promising results in certain areas such as stress reduction and uterine receptivity.