Fertility & Pregnancy

At Fern Acupuncture and Family Wellness, we specialize in supporting individuals and couples on their journey from conception through postpartum recovery using the gentle, deeply attuned lens of Classical Five Element Acupuncture and East Asian medicine. Whether you’re just starting to think about growing your family or already navigating the challenges of conception or pregnancy, this care is designed to meet you exactly where you are.

Preconception care is most effective when started 6 months to 2 years prior to conception, giving your body time to build a solid foundation for fertility, hormonal balance, and emotional readiness. By addressing underlying imbalances, regulating cycles, reducing stress, and strengthening your overall vitality, acupuncture can significantly enhance your natural fertility or complement assisted reproductive technologies like IUI and IVF.

Throughout pregnancy, ongoing acupuncture treatments can help ease common symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, pain, and insomnia while also supporting emotional balance and fetal development. In the third trimester, treatments may focus on preparing the body for labor by encouraging optimal positioning of the baby and gently promoting cervical ripening and relaxation. Acupuncture can also be used during early labor to help support natural progression and pain management.

After birth, postpartum acupuncture helps restore energy, balance hormones, and support emotional well-being during a time of great change. Treatments can address issues such as postpartum depression or anxiety, breastfeeding concerns, and physical recovery. When needed, Chinese medicine techniques such as moxibustion and herbal recommendations can be integrated for additional support.

Whether you are just beginning your fertility journey or already holding your baby in your arms, this holistic, whole-person approach helps ensure each phase is met with intention, balance, and care.