Preparing for IVF
Acupuncture sessions arranged around the stages of an IVF cycle, so that treatment fits alongside the demands of the programme.
Specialist clinic — Fertility
Fertility Support
Acupuncture for people trying to conceive, including support through IVF preparation, from Rachael Forrest, a BAcC qualified acupuncturist with 13 years of experience working in Edinburgh.
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Acupuncture for fertility
Alongside the specialist clinics for fertility, women’s health, pain and arthritis, PCOS, and pregnancy and post-pregnancy, Rachael Forrest offers acupuncture to support people who are trying to conceive.
Treatment is grounded in Traditional Chinese Medicine. A full case history is taken, with pulse and tongue diagnosis used to shape the treatment, in a similar way to a full consultation with a GP. The aim is to work with both the physical and emotional aspects of fertility difficulties.
Support can be offered at different stages, including while preparing for IVF treatment and during a conception programme.
What fertility acupuncture can involve
Support while trying to conceive
For couples working towards conception, treatment considers cycle timing, stress and general wellbeing together.
Emotional wellbeing
Acupuncture is often used alongside the emotional pressure that fertility treatment can bring, with many patients reporting a sense of calm and support after sessions.
Patient feedback
“I had a much better response to IVF, in terms of egg quanitity, when I had acupuncture. I also felt very calm after each session”
NH, Edinburgh
“I feel relaxed and supported, quite energised and positive”
Patient, Edinburgh
More feedback from patients in Edinburgh is available on the profile and qualifications page.
Working alongside fertility clinics
Rachael Forrest works with patients referred from, or in contact with, fertility clinics across Edinburgh, Lothian and Fife. The following organisations are listed as resources for further information:
Next steps
Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 8pm, at The Albany Street Clinic, 36a Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1 3QH. Call 0131 629 1529 or email enquiries@rachaelforrest.com to arrange a time.
You may also find related clinics for pregnancy and post-pregnancy care, PCOS, and pain, arthritis and sports injuries.
Arrange your first fertility appointment
Call 0131 629 1529 or email enquiries@rachaelforrest.com to find a time that suits you.