Pregnancy Care | Acupuncture | Fertility Support

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 At Meridian Health, our IVF support is not a "one-size-fits-all" treatment. We utilize a dynamic protocol where special point combinations are selected based on the specific phase of your medical cycle. To achieve the best clinical outcomes, we recommend a minimum of two treatments per month, strategically timed to support the biological windows of recruitment and implantation.

 Administered just after your period ends, this treatment focuses on "preparing the soil."

• The Goal: To optimize the thickness and quality of the endometrial lining.
• The Science: We use specific points like SP6 and KI3 to increase blood flow to the uterine arteries. Research suggests that improving pelvic hemodynamics (blood flow) ensures a nutrient-rich environment for the developing follicles and the future embryo.
• Nervous System Regulation: By down-regulating the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight), we reduce uterine contractions that can interfere with the early stages of the cycle.

 Timed strategically around ovulation or your scheduled embryo transfer, this treatment is designed to "settle the system."

• The Goal: To support successful implantation and early-stage attachment.
• The Science: This phase utilizes points that modulate the immune response. For an embryo to implant, the mother’s immune system must shift into a state of "immunological tolerance"—accepting the embryo rather than reacting to it as a foreign body.
• Hormonal Balancing: We focus on the HPA-axis to stabilize progesterone and estrogen levels, providing the chemical "signal" the body needs to maintain the pregnancy.

Because the hormonal landscape shifts rapidly during an IVF cycle, a single treatment is rarely enough. By seeing us at least twice a month—before and after the period/transfer—we create a cumulative effect:

1. The First Visit builds the physical foundation (blood flow and lining).
2. The Second Visit secures the energetic and immunological environment (implantation support).

Our practitioners are familiar with the protocols used by major New Zealand fertility clinics. We provide a Professional Report of Findings that you can share with your specialist, ensuring your integrative care is fully aligned with your medical trajectory.