Fertility Acupuncture in Brighton & Hove

Gentle, personalised support for your fertility and reproductive wellbeing

Trying to conceive can be exciting, emotional, and at times overwhelming. Whether you’re just starting your fertility journey, have been trying for a while, or are beginning IVF, acupuncture offers a gentle, evidence-informed way to support your body, mind, and reproductive health.

At my Brighton & Hove acupuncture clinic, I create personalised treatment plans that focus on restoring balance, easing stress, and supporting optimal hormonal health — helping you feel calmer, more connected, and confident along the way.

Why I’m Passionate About Fertility Acupuncture

I know how it feels to be where you are — hopeful one moment, frustrated the next, and sometimes unsure what more you can do. My own fertility journey took almost two years, filled with that same mix of waiting and worry.

Everything changed when I began having acupuncture. Within a few months, I became pregnant, and when my son was a year old, I had the opportunity to retrain — to turn that experience into something meaningful.

Now, years later, I feel privileged to hold space for women just like me — using acupuncture to support the body, calm the mind, and restore hope. Every treatment I give is guided by both my professional training and my personal understanding of how emotional this journey can be.

How Acupuncture Can Support Fertility

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), fertility reflects the balance of the whole body — physically, hormonally, and emotionally. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, acupuncture works to harmonise the systems that support conception and reproductive health.

Treatments can help to:

• Regulate menstrual cycles and hormonal balance

• Encourage healthy blood flow to the uterus and ovaries

• Reduce stress and anxiety, which can impact fertility

• Support energy, digestion, and sleep

• Promote overall wellbeing and emotional calm

Acupuncture is a safe, natural, non-invasive therapy that can be used alone or alongside medical fertility treatment such as IVF, ICSI, or IUI.

Common Issues Supported with Fertility Acupuncture

Acupuncture can support people experiencing:

• Irregular or absent periods

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

• Endometriosis

• Hormonal imbalance or thyroid issues

• Unexplained infertility

• Recurrent miscarriage

• Stress-related cycle disruption

• Low energy and poor sleep

Treatment is always tailored to your individual needs after a detailed consultation and diagnosis.

Acupuncture and IVF Support

If you’re preparing for or undergoing IVF, acupuncture can help your body and mind adapt to each stage of treatment. Sessions may help you manage stress, support circulation to the uterus and ovaries, and promote a sense of balance before, during, and after embryo transfer.

My research into acupuncture as an adjunct to IVF was published in the Journal of Chinese Medicine and continues to inform the way I work today. By combining evidence-based protocols with a compassionate, individualised approach, I help patients feel calmer, more supported, and more in tune with their bodies throughout their IVF journey.

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What to Expect in Treatment

Your first session includes a thorough consultation covering your menstrual cycle, stress levels, lifestyle, and overall health. From there, I create a tailored plan designed to restore balance and support reproductive wellbeing.

Each treatment is calm and restorative — many people describe it as a much-needed pause in their week. I may also recommend gentle self-care tools such as acupressure, breathing exercises, or nutrition tips to support your cycle between visits.

For best results, acupuncture is usually given weekly or fortnightly for several months, though I’ll always work with your timing and comfort.

Emotional Wellbeing and Fertility

The fertility journey isn’t only physical; it’s deeply emotional. Acupuncture offers space to breathe, rest, and release tension — a time just for you. Many of my patients say they sleep better, feel calmer, and reconnect with a sense of trust in their body, whatever the outcome of their journey.

About Jo Darling

With over 15 years’ clinical experience, I specialise in women’s health, fertility, and IVF support. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture, am a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), and continue postgraduate training in reproductive and cancer support.

My approach blends traditional Chinese medicine with modern research to provide safe, evidence-informed care — helping you feel balanced, nurtured, and supported through every step of your fertility journey.

If you’d like to talk things through first, I’m always happy to discuss how acupuncture might support you. You can book a new patient appointment or schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if it feels right for you.