Alternative therapies Fertility treatment asks a lot of your body and your mind. Complementary therapies can help you feel calmer, stronger and more in control along the way. Many recipients use them alongside their medical treatment. Below are practitioners we recommend plus other approaches worth exploring. Acupuncture Mind and body Nutrition Before you start Always […]
Fertility treatment asks a lot of your body and your mind. Complementary therapies can help you feel calmer, stronger and more in control along the way.
Many recipients use them alongside their medical treatment. Below are practitioners we recommend plus other approaches worth exploring.
Always tell your fertility specialist about any therapy, supplement or herbal remedy you plan to use. Some herbal medicines can interact with fertility medication.
These therapies support your treatment. They don’t replace it.
Part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Many recipients find it helps them relax and feel supported before and after IVF.
Research into whether acupuncture improves IVF success rates is mixed. Many people value it for stress relief and wellbeing, which matters on this journey.
An acupuncturist with long experience in fertility at Forest Drive Acupuncture Practice. She treats patients before and after IVF as well as those choosing acupuncture on its own, with a focus on relaxation and supporting the uterus.
021 531 8644
Holds an M.Tech (Hom) from the University of Johannesburg. He combines acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and nutritional counselling to support overall health.
011 234 4602
An AHPCSA-registered homeopath, acupuncturist and kinesiologist. She lectured and managed the clinic at the University of Johannesburg before private practice. She offers acupuncture specifically to support IVF and male fertility.
011 675 3699 or 082 841 3370
Simple, gentle practices that help manage stress through treatment and the two-week wait.
None of these promise a pregnancy. What they can offer is calm, better sleep and a greater sense of control, which is valuable in itself.
Short daily practices to quieten racing thoughts and stay present, especially while waiting for results.
Gentle, restorative classes designed around treatment. Let your instructor know where you are in your cycle.
Slow breathing techniques you can use anywhere, including before scans, injections or egg retrieval.
Guided relaxation with a registered practitioner. Some people use it to ease anxiety around procedures.
Walking and moderate exercise support wellbeing. Check with your doctor about limits during stimulation and after transfer.
Talking to a fertility counsellor is one of the most effective supports of all. Meet our counsellors.
A registered dietitian with fertility training can give you practical, evidence-based advice. No fad diets and no superfood myths. Many consult online, so you can see one from anywhere in South Africa.
Ask us for a recommendation or search these directories.
Tell us where you are and what kind of support you’re after. We will point you to someone we trust.
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