Trying to Conceive:Preconception, Fertility & IVF

“Optimal health of parents prior to conception influences reproductive outcomes.”
— Dr Miranda Myles

At Freyja Health, we take a whole-person, evidence-informed approach to fertility, supporting physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing in the lead-up to pregnancy.

Our experienced team offers calm, personalised care for those preparing to conceive, including individuals and couples navigating natural conception or assisted reproductive pathways such as IVF and donor egg IVF.

Thoughtful, informed preparation for pregnancy — supported with care.

Trying to Conceive:

Preconception, Fertility & IVF

Prepare With Care

“Preconception health is an important consideration in reproductive care.”
— Dr Miranda Myles

At Freyja Health, we take a whole-person, evidence-informed approach to preconception care. Our team of acupuncturists, naturopaths, and nutritionists provide considered support for physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing in the lead-up to pregnancy.

Care is delivered in a calm, nurturing environment and may support individuals and couples preparing for natural conception or assisted reproductive treatment, including IVF and donor egg IVF, alongside medical care.

Our focus is on conscious, informed preparation for pregnancy, with care tailored to your health history, goals, and circumstances

Preparing For Pregnancy:

Preconception care focuses on supporting physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing in the period before pregnancy.

It may involve consideration of lifestyle, nutrition, and overall health as part of a supportive, informed approach to preparation.

Fertile You: How We Approach Preconception Care

Our approach to preconception care is grounded in three key pillars: conscious preparation, pregnancy wellbeing, and long-term family health.

We take the time to understand you — your health history, goals, and circumstances — and work collaboratively to develop an individualised, practical preconception plan that supports wellbeing and informed preparation.

When Preconception Care May Be Considered

  • You and/or your partner are aged 35 years or over

  • You have been trying to conceive for several months

  • There is a history of pregnancy loss

  • You experience hormonal or cycle-related concerns, such as endometriosis, PCOS, ovulatory issues, or menstrual irregularities

  • You are navigating high levels of stress or lifestyle challenges

We recognise and respect the diversity of modern families. Whether your journey involves a couple, same-sex partnership, solo parenthood, natural conception, medicated cycles, IVF, donor egg or donor sperm pathways, or surrogacy, our team at Freyja Health offers individualised, supportive care tailored to your circumstances, working alongside medical care where appropriate.

We support parents-to-be — including intended parents, donors, and surrogates — with practical, sustainable lifestyle guidance in the lead-up to conception.

Preconception care is typically explored over several months to support overall health and wellbeing during this stage of preparation.

How our services can help you when trying to conceive:

Acupuncture & IVF / Donor egg IVF

Acupuncture is commonly used as a supportive therapy by individuals undergoing IVF and donor egg IVF. A number of clinical studies have explored acupuncture in the context of assisted reproductive treatment.

Many people choose acupuncture during IVF to support general wellbeing, including relaxation, stress management, and emotional support during what can be an emotionally demanding process.

As part of an integrative care approach, acupuncture may be used at various stages of IVF and donor egg IVF. Treatment timing and frequency are individualised and guided by practitioner assessment and individual needs.

People may find acupuncture helpful for:

  • Supporting relaxation and emotional wellbeing

  • Managing stress and treatment-related discomfort

  • Supporting general recovery and overall wellbeing during treatment

Naturopathy, Fertility & IVF/DEIVF

Naturopathic care may form part of an integrative approach to preconception and prenatal wellbeing, supporting overall health in preparation for pregnancy. For individuals undergoing IVF, naturopathic support may also assist with stress management and emotional wellbeing during treatment.

Test, Don’t Guess

Preconception care often involves gathering relevant health information to support informed decision-making. Where appropriate, we may recommend pathology testing through your GP or specialist, and in some cases additional functional or integrative testing, guided by individual presentation and clinical assessment.

Areas that may be explored as part of preconception support include hormonal and cycle-related patterns, thyroid health, reproductive considerations, stress and emotional wellbeing, as well as dietary, lifestyle, and environmental factors.

Our integrative approach focuses on supporting overall health and wellbeing for all individuals involved, including women and men, during the preconception period. Care is personalised and may include nutritional guidance, lifestyle support, and practitioner-only supplements where clinically indicated, working alongside medical care.

Male Factor Fertility

Male reproductive health is an important component of fertility, with sperm contributing half of the genetic material involved in embryo development.

For this reason, preconception care often considers male health alongside female reproductive wellbeing, supporting a whole-person approach to preparation.