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IVF Support

Egg Retrieval & Embryo Transfer Support

Individualized support before, during, and around IVF, IUI, and embryo transfer.

Fertility treatment can be physically demanding, emotionally taxing, and full of decisions. Whether you are preparing for your first IVF cycle, getting ready for embryo transfer, or looking for more support after a failed cycle, care should feel personalized and well-timed.

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In my practice, IVF support is designed to complement your fertility treatment plan with individualized naturopathic care and fertility acupuncture. The goal is to help you feel more supported, better prepared, and more grounded throughout the process.

Guelph In-Person or Virtual   |  Virtual across Ontario

When Patients Seek IVF Support

Patients may seek IVF or IUI support when they are:
 

  • Preparing for an upcoming IVF or IUI cycle

  • Getting ready for egg retrieval or embryo transfer

  • Hoping to optimize health in the months before treatment

  • Navigating PCOS, endometriosis, or other underlying fertility concerns

  • Addressing male factor fertility as part of treatment preparation

  • Looking for acupuncture around an IVF cycle

  • Recovering after a failed transfer or unsuccessful cycle

  • wanting a more supportive plan alongside their fertility clinic care



Some patients begin support several months before treatment, while others reach out closer to their cycle start date. Wherever you are in the process, care can be tailored to your timeline.

What IVF Support May Include

Depending on your stage of treatment, support may include:

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  • Preconception and cycle preparation

  • Review of your fertility history and treatment timeline

  • Fertility acupuncture

  • Supplementation support

  • Nutrition guidance

  • Lifestyle support

  • Stress and nervous system regulation

  • Support around embryo transfer

  • Follow-up care between cycles

  • Care that complements your fertility clinic recommendations

 

The focus is on providing relevant, individualized support without adding unnecessary complexity to an already demanding process.

Support Before Treatment

The months leading up to IVF or IUI can be an important time to support overall health and reproductive function. For some patients, this phase may include work around:

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  • Cycle regulation

  • Ovulation support

  • Hormone balance

  • Thyroid or immune-related concerns

  • PCOS or endometriosis

  • Nutrition and nutrient status

  • Sperm health and male fertility factors

 

This phase of care can help patients feel more prepared and more intentional going into treatment.

Egg Retrieval Support

For patients preparing for egg retrieval, support may begin in the months leading up to treatment and continue through the stimulation phase of an IVF cycle.

 

This stage can be an important opportunity to support overall reproductive health, egg and sperm quality, and the foundational factors that may influence treatment outcomes.

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Care during this phase may include support for:

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  • Egg quality in the months leading up to retrieval

  • Sperm quality and male fertility factors where relevant

  • Nutrition and nutrient status before and during treatment

  • Lifestyle factors that can support reproductive health and treatment readiness

  • Fertility acupuncture as part of a broader IVF support plan

  • Support for stress, sleep, and nervous system regulation

  • Symptom support during ovarian stimulation and around retrieval where appropriate

 

 

The goal is to provide thoughtful, individualized support that helps you feel more prepared going into retrieval, while also helping to manage the physical and emotional demands of this stage of treatment.

Embryo Transfer Support

For patients preparing for embryo transfer, support may begin in the weeks leading up to transfer and continue through this stage of treatment.

 

This can be an important time to focus on the factors that help support overall health, cycle timing, and a greater sense of steadiness during a part of the process that often feels especially high-stakes.

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Care during this phase may include support for:

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  • preparation in the lead-up to embryo transfer

  • fertility acupuncture timed around your transfer plan

  • nutrition and lifestyle support during this stage of treatment

  • stress, sleep, and nervous system regulation

  • symptom support where appropriate

  • care that aligns with your treatment timeline and clinic recommendations

 

 

The goal is to provide calm, individualized support that helps you feel more grounded, better prepared, and well-supported throughout the transfer process.

Support During an IVF or IUI Cycle

During treatment, support may be focused on helping you move through the cycle with care that reflects your timing and needs. This may include:

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  • Acupuncture timed around your treatment cycle

  • Support for stress and nervous system regulation

  • Symptom support where appropriate

  • Coordinated care that fits around your clinic schedule

 

The goal during this phase is not to overcomplicate your plan, but to provide supportive care that is calm, structured, and responsive.

After a Failed Cycle or Transfer

A failed cycle or transfer can bring up grief, frustration, and many questions about what to do next.

For some patients, this is the point where they are looking for a more individualized review of their fertility picture and a plan for how to move forward between cycles.

 

Support during this phase may include:

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  • Review of your health history and treatment history

  • Assessment of possible contributing factors

  • Acupuncture and nervous system support

  • Preconception-style preparation before the next step

  • Care that helps you feel more grounded while planning ahead

IVF Support for Complex Fertility Cases

Some patients pursuing IVF are also navigating broader fertility concerns, including:

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  • PCOS

  • Endometriosis

  • Thyroid dysfunction

  • Autoimmune or inflammatory concerns

  • Recurrent pregnancy loss

  • Male factor fertility issues

 

These factors can be important to consider as part of a more complete support plan.

What to Expect

Step 1:  Initial Consultation

We review your fertility history, treatment timeline, current plan, and where support may fit in.

 

Step 2:  Personalized Recommendations

You receive recommendations tailored to your stage of treatment, whether you are preparing months in advance or entering a cycle soon.

 

Step 3:  Ongoing Fertility Support

Care can continue through preparation, treatment, transfer, and follow-up as needed.

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Depending on your stage of treatment, support may include:

  • Preconception and cycle preparation

  • Review of your fertility history and treatment timeline

  • Fertility Acupuncture

  • Supplementation support

  • Nutrition guidance

  • Lifestye supprt

  • ​Stress and nervous system regulation

  • Support around embryo transfer

  • Follow-up care between cycles

  • Care that complements your fertility clinic recommendations

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The focus is on providing relevant, individualized support without adding unnecessary complexity to an already demanding process. 

Book Your Initial Consultation 

If you are preparing for IVF, IUI, or embryo transfer and are looking for more personalized support, I invite you to book an initial consultation.

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