Starting or growing a family can be both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you are just beginning to prepare for pregnancy or have been navigating challenges along the way, acupuncture and integrative medicine offer gentle yet effective support to help the body find balance, resilience, and readiness for conception and a healthy pregnancy.

Rebecca brings nearly two decades of focused experience in fertility and reproductive health, with advanced training in both natural and assisted fertility care. She works with patients pursuing natural conception as well as those undergoing IUI or IVF, offering support at every stage.

How Acupuncture Can Help

Acupuncture and integrative therapies can play a role in:

• Encouraging healthy blood flow to the ovaries and uterus

• Supporting hormone regulation and egg development

• Strengthening the uterine lining for implantation

• Enhancing sleep, digestion, and energy

• Reducing stress and improving emotional wellbeing

• Supporting immune balance and reducing risk of miscarriage

• Improving sperm count, motility, and morphology

Conditions Commonly Addressed

Support is available for those experiencing:

• Irregular or absent cycles

• Endometriosis

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

• Diminished ovarian reserve or poor egg quality

• Thyroid and autoimmune conditions

• Uterine fibroids

• Advanced maternal age

• Recurrent pregnancy loss

• Unexplained infertility

• Male factor fertility concerns

Integrating Eastern & Western Medicine

Many fertility specialists now recognize the benefits of combining acupuncture with conventional fertility treatments. Research has shown that acupuncture may improve IVF and IUI outcomes by:

• Increasing pregnancy and live birth rates

• Supporting uterine receptivity and embryo implantation

• Reducing side effects of fertility medications

• Lowering stress levels and improving overall wellbeing

It is often recommended to begin treatment several months before an IVF or IUI cycle, since both egg and sperm take about 90–120 days to fully mature. This allows time to create an optimal foundation for conception. Throughout stimulated cycles, treatments are tailored to each phase, with the goal of improving response, encouraging implantation, and supporting a healthy pregnancy.

The Research Behind Acupuncture & Fertility

A growing body of evidence supports acupuncture as an effective complement to fertility care. Clinical studies have shown that acupuncture can:

• Improve ovarian response and egg quality in women undergoing IVF

• Increase blood flow to the uterus, improving the likelihood of implantation

• Enhance sperm quality and count when used alongside male fertility treatment

• Reduce anxiety and stress, which are known to negatively impact fertility outcomes

While results vary for each individual, the research consistently points toward higher success rates for patients who integrate acupuncture into their fertility care plans.

Whole Being, Ongoing Care

Every fertility journey is unique, and so is every treatment plan. Acupuncture is combined with individualized recommendations for nutrition, lifestyle, and stress management to address the whole person—not just the reproductive system. This approach centers on compassionate partnership, offering guidance and care at every step.

Rebecca Jankowski is one of only five practitioners in Wisconsin certified by the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM). With nearly 20 years of experience devoted to fertility and reproductive health, she has supported countless individuals and couples on their path to parenthood.