Fertility and IVF Support with Acupuncture in Lewes

Fertility isn’t a straight path - it’s a personal journey shaped by your whole system: body, mind, and life experience. Whether you’re preparing to conceive, facing fertility challenges, or undergoing IVF, acupuncture offers steady, tailored support to help you align with this process in a grounded, meaningful way.

In Chinese medicine, reproductive health is not separate from general health. When energy, blood, and emotions are flowing well, the system is more receptive. Treatment focuses on restoring that flow - gently and specifically - so the body can do what it knows how to do.

How Chinese Medicine Approaches Fertility

Classical Chinese medicine views fertility through the interconnected roles of the Liver, Kidneys, Heart, and Spleen. Rather than treating hormones in isolation, we look at the entire system: how you eat, sleep, feel, bleed, and move through the world.

Treatment may focus on:

  • Supporting Kidney Jing (core vitality and reproductive potential)

  • Regulating Liver Qi (movement, circulation, emotional flow)

  • Calming the Heart and Shen (mental steadiness)

  • Supporting digestion and nourishment (via the Spleen and Stomach)

The goal is not to fix or control, but to listen and respond - creating the right internal conditions for conception to occur naturally or with medical assistance.

Acupuncture in Lewes for fertility, IVF, hormone and menstrual support

When to Begin Acupuncture

Pre-conception
Ideally, begin treatment 3-6 months before trying to conceive or starting IVF. This time allows for meaningful regulation of the menstrual cycle, improvement in systemic health, and emotional preparation.

During IVF
Acupuncture can support each phase of IVF, including:

  • Before and during stimulation

  • Pre- and post-egg collection

  • Embryo transfer and the two-week wait

  • Recovery between rounds

Already in process?
It’s never too late to begin. Even starting mid-cycle can help ease stress, support implantation, and regulate response to treatment.

Emotional and Nervous System Support

Fertility treatment can be overwhelming. Many people come to acupuncture not just for the physical support, but for a calm space to breathe and feel held in the process. Sessions offer a pause - a chance to reconnect with your body and settle your nervous system.

This matters. When stress softens, the whole system becomes more responsive and resilient.

What to Expect

We’ll start with a full consultation, exploring:

  • Cycle health and menstrual history

  • Energy, digestion, sleep, and emotional state

  • IVF or fertility treatment history (if applicable)

  • Lifestyle factors, stress levels, and systemic health

Treatment is tailored to your cycle, stage, and needs. Follow-ups may include acupuncture, lifestyle advice, food therapy, or gentle movement guidance to support hormonal balance and regulation.

Begin Your Journey

If you’re navigating fertility or IVF, acupuncture offers a respectful, steady path that supports your whole being - not just your reproductive system.
Book a free 20-minute consultation to talk through your situation and explore whether this is the right approach for you.

Esaias Hobbs offers acupuncture for fertility, IVF support, and reproductive health in Lewes, East Sussex. Rooted in classical Chinese medicine and over 20 years of experience, treatments are personal, calm and carefully adapted to your needs.