The journey through IVF can be both physically and emotionally demanding, and many people are turning to acupuncture to complement their treatment. Acupuncture, a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine, involves inserting small needles into specific points on the body to promote repair, recovery, reduce stress, and improve circulation. But how does it fit into IVF […]

Reader Question: Can I take herbs when doing IVF? Excellent Question! This is a controversial issue, only because many doctors DO NOT like you taking anything whilst you’re on an active IVF cycle. They’re concerned about drug interactions which is fair enough. There are some scenarios where it may assist, so let’s talk about those.

Acceptance. Preparation. Intuition. Resilience. Fear. These are all addressed in Megan Hine's new book Mind of a Survivor and she talks about how to apply them in the context of a real survival scenario but more importantly, your day to day life. No shock that these are things a couple trying to conceive also face... In this post, I'll […]

Egg Quality is something that can come up in a conversation with a Fertility Specialist. AMH Testing will determine your ovarian reserve, but if you're told your egg quality is poor. Is there anything you can do about it? The answer is Yes & Scientific evidence is backing this claim up.

Not sure about Acupuncture and enhancing your fertility? or Chinese Herbs? Some sneaky myths may be based on old-fashioned opinion. The modernisation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) & it's inclusion as a reputable modality by some Fertility Doctors may surprise you. This is the 21st century and Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs do have their place in helping couples successfully conceive. […]

Does Acupuncture work? Research says yes. In this post we look at the aspects of Acupuncture that clinical trials and reviews have said does work for, especially with a Fertility focus. The World Health Organisiation does recognise Acupuncture as effective in treating many conditions, but rather than take a wide scope, we'll specifically take a […]