Acupuncture times around Embryo Transfer?

[Ree_Laine]

Hi Ladies,

Does anyone have advice on the timings I should have my acupuncture around transfer day? I was thinking the day before transfer and the day of transfer?

It’s so hard to predict and book in advance as you never know if you’ll have a 5 day blastocyst 🥹. My EC is tomorrow so pray for me, fingers crossed I’ll have a better result this 2nd cycle.

Thanks in advance x

[Nabsal]

hi best of luck. I am also going for transfer soon but my clinic ask me to not take acupuncture as it’s only gives you relaxation which you could try to get other way as well. As they said to me there is lot more chances of infection because the f lots of needles but still it’s entirely up to you if you still wants to take acupuncture. Good luck 🤞 my dear.

[Ree_Laine in reply to Nabsal]

Hey, oh that’s the 1st I’ve heard of acupuncture having chances of infection 😬. My doctor said he saw no harm in me having it alongside IVF. I’ve been doing it for 4 months in the lead up to transfer so hopefully it will benefit me for the better. All the best for your upcoming transfer x

[Nabsal in reply to Ree_Laine]

Thank you so much. Yes dear everyone is different. Good luck 🤞

[Tamaa]

Hi. I did acupuncture and I think it really made a difference for me. I did it a day before and a day after. Good luck

[Ree_Laine in reply to Tamaa]

Thanks for your reply, yes I’ve booked for the day before but been having no luck getting day after as it’s bank holiday Monday 😭 Hopefully if I book day of transfer it will still be of help xx

[Tamaa in reply to Ree_Laine]

It will be alright, don't worry. It's an auxiliary treatment anyway. Just try to stay as much relaxed as you can afterwards while continuing with your usual physical activity

[Rjfguitfg]

My acupuncturist told me day of both before and after is best. I read some studies that said the same. I’m going to try to do both for my transfer coming up!

[Ree_Laine in reply to Rjfguitfg]

Wishing you the best of luck for your upcoming transfer 💕 at least we can say we tried everything to help xx

[Choots]

The acupuncture practitioner should ask you what dates everything is happening on, and then time your sessions according to that x

[AnnanyaBiswas]

Personally for me, before my 2nd FET, i had accupuncture sessions everyday for almost 3-4 days prior to transfer. And on the day of transfer, in the morning also I had 1 session. Accupuncture does help. And this time I got my BFP. Hope i have a healthy pregnancy all through the term. Good luck to all moms to be as well.

[Ree_Laine in reply to AnnanyaBiswas]

Thank you for your reply and congratulations 🥳 💕what wonderful news! I think it’s made me rather anxious trying to find an alternative acupuncturist and not knowing what times I should book until it’s very close to the wire. Wishing you a healthy pregnancy xx

[AnnanyaBiswas in reply to Ree_Laine]

Thank u so much dear

[Believers]

hi, I had Accupunture on transfer day, pre and post…. About half hour before and after. My clinic provided it as a service so I did it all in one place. It was the second time in my 8 transfers, I’m currently 20 weeks pregnant xx Good luck xx

[Ree_Laine in reply to Believers]

Congratulations lovely 💕This is so heartwarming and encouraging to hear. I think I will go ahead and book a session after transfer, hopefully I can find a time in the morning also if not it will have to be the day before transfer as my clinic doesn’t provide this. Wishing you a beautiful and healthy pregnancy xx

[Elly5287]

I had acupuncture the day of transfer, had one session just before I went to the clinic and immediately after (I had about an hour drive between the two). Currently 15 weeks pregnant. Hope it works for you. X

[Ree_Laine in reply to Elly5287]

Congratulations lovely! 🥰 💕💕 I think I’ll have to do the same and travel a little way for the session as I’ve had a little trouble finding an acupuncturist open on Sunday. Happy to travel just knowing I’ve tried everything I can. Wishing you a healthy pregnancy xx

[Babydustforall]

hi yes I wanted to do before and after as well but my clinic in the US said wait a few days after so you are good. Do it before and then if you can get in couple days after it will help with implantation etc. I have a healthy two year old boy now and 3 month old. I did it that way with both!!

[Ree_Laine in reply to Babydustforall]

Awww how beautiful 💕2 beautiful healthy children and you did acupuncture for both. My clinic did say it was up to me and I do feel with NHS they don’t tend to advise much about holistic approaches as it’s not their expertise. I will go ahead and have the acupuncture session the day before and after as I’ve always heard positive things and it’s worth a try. Thank you for your reply x

[Babydustforall in reply to Ree_Laine]

Sure. Babydust to you. I had lots of issues and false starts and miscarriages etc. You are the most anxious the harder you’re having to try. I did IVF meditation (I think it is called Mindful IVF). Do anything to ease your mind and remain hopeful. Push away the dark thoughts. I will pray for you and your future healthy baby in your arms. I can see it in my mind ❤️

[peanuts15]

how did you get on ? Hope everything is going in the right direction for you xx

[Ree_Laine in reply to peanuts15]

Hi hun, resting back at home after EC today. Collected 13 eggs so fingers crossed I have viable embryos I can use for a fresh transfer or freeze. I’m hoping the quality has improved, I tried holistic approaches, change in diet and supplements for 4 months in the lead up to it so I’m hopeful 💕