The First Consultation
There is a lot to discuss when women come to the clinic requesting support for IVF or fertility treatments. One of the most useful insights gleaned by the TCM doctor is information revealed by the pulse and the tongue.
About Acupuncture Pregnancy Clinic
The Acupuncture Pregnancy Clinic (formerly known as The Acupuncture IVF Support Clinic) a network of clinics that focus on supporting patients through their fertility, IVF and pregnancy journey.
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Donna Pillay
September 11, 2021in Education /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicDonna has always greatly appreciated working in the Traditional Chinese Medicine world because she finds that it profoundly supports patients alongside Modern Medicine. Her fascination with TCM started in her early twenties. One of her friends recommended seeing an Acupuncturist for severe PMS and tension headaches. The relief TCM provided was so significant that as soon […]
Clare Faux
September 5, 2021in Education /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicClare is an AHPRA registered practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Chinese Medicine). She also has a PhD from the University of Melbourne and worked for a number of years as a research scientist, studying neurobiology and how the brain develops. It was a combination of her […]
Rochelle Wagstaff
September 5, 2021in Education /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicPreparing for embyro transfer
July 1, 2021in Education, Online Videos /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicThe pre-embryo transfer treatment
June 4, 2021in Education, Online Videos /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicThe post embryo transfer treatment
June 1, 2021in Education, Online Videos /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicAcupuncture points we use in the treatment you can watch here, after the embryo transfer are different to those used before. No abdomen points are used now, only those that will soothe the body and mind, reduce any cramping and encourage a relaxed and receptive state.
Preparing for the next IVF cycle
May 3, 2021in Education, Online Videos /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicWe see patients before and during their IVF cycle – offering many different applications of traditional Chinese medicine wisdom alongside new clinical findings. Watch some of what we do.
Social Media
March 3, 2021in Education, Media, Social Media, Social Media /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicYou can find our clinic updates and news by clicking on the logos for instagram and facebook below You can view podcasts and videos on our You Tube channel Please join our mailing list if you are looking for relevant research-based resources and information […]
Stress and infertility
January 30, 2021in Acupuncture, stress and fertility, Research /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicWhy is it that acupuncture is so often seen to reduce anxiety, improve mood, manage stress and increase resilience? That is a question that many researchers have tried to address – coming up with findings related to increased endorphin or serotonin levels or decreased cortisol or adrenalin levels or regulation of endocannabinoid levels. While we […]
Acupuncture and Pregnancy
January 30, 2021in Acupuncture and pregnancy, Research /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicMost of the trials examining the effect of acupuncture in pregnancy have focused on its action during and before labour, measuring labour pain and duration, as well initiation of labour when it is overdue. A couple of trials have looked at how effective Chinese medicine is in turning breech babies, and 2 journals have reported […]
Effects of Chinese Herbal Medicine on ovarian functions in the patients with endometriosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
January 7, 2021in Meta analyses and reviews, Research /by Acupuncture Pregnancy ClinicXin Yi Zheng et al, Eu Jn Int Med, March 2022, 102125 European Journal of Integrative Medicine.