The Two Week Wait After IVF — How to Survive It
In the two week wait after IVF? Practical advice from Auckland naturopath and acupuncturist Katie Kempthorne on surviving the ten days that matter most.
What to Do After a Failed IVF Cycle — and Why It's Not the End
Failed IVF cycle? Auckland naturopath and acupuncturist Katie Kempthorne explains the difference between a failed transfer and a failed cycle — and what comes next
How Acupuncture Supports Fertility: What the Research Actually Shows
Does acupuncture for fertility actually work — or is it just placebo? Auckland naturopath and acupuncturist Katie Kempthorne breaks down the research across six key areas — IVF success rates, hormonal regulation, uterine blood flow, egg quality, PCOS/PMOS, and male fertility — with links to the studies so you can read them yourself.
PCOS/PMOS and Fertility Acupuncture: Restoring Ovulation Naturally
PCOS has just been officially renamed PMOS — and the new name finally explains why naturopathy and acupuncture work so well for it. Auckland practitioner Katie Kempthorne has personal experience with this condition and 20 years of clinical practice behind her. Here she explains the three things that actually drive PCOS/PMOS, why Western medicine's answers are incomplete, and what restoring ovulation naturally actually looks like.
Low AMH: What It Means, What It Doesn't, and What You Can Do About It
Been told your AMH is low? Before you accept that as the whole story, read this. Auckland naturopath and acupuncturist Katie Kempthorne explains what AMH actually measures, what it doesn't — and why the quality of your eggs, not the quantity, is the piece that defines your outcome. And the piece you have the most control over.
Recurrent Miscarriage: How Acupuncture and Naturopathy Help Find the Reason
You are not broken. Recurrent miscarriage almost always has a reason — it just requires a different lens to find it. Auckland naturopath and acupuncturist Katie Kempthorne explains what she investigates that standard testing doesn't, and why depletion, thyroid antibodies, and immune imbalance are the three things most commonly missed.
Acupuncture During Pregnancy: Is It Safe — and What Can It Actually Help With?
Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy? After 20 years of treating pregnant women in Auckland, Katie Kempthorne answers the question every pregnant woman asks — and explains what acupuncture can actually do for morning sickness, back pain, breech babies, and birth preparation.
The Best Time to Start Fertility Acupuncture in Auckland: The 90-Day Egg Quality Window Explained
Most women start fertility acupuncture too late. Auckland naturopath and acupuncturist Katie Kempthorne explains the 90-day egg quality window — and why when you start changes everything.
Acupuncture for Unexplained Infertility: Finding What Everyone Else Missed
Been told you have unexplained infertility? Auckland naturopath and acupuncturist Katie Kempthorne explains what "unexplained" really means — and what she looks for that most practitioners never test for.
Can Acupuncture Really Improve IVF Success Rates? The Research — and the Honest Answer.
Auckland fertility acupuncturist Katie Kempthorne walks through the latest research on acupuncture and IVF — and explains in plain English why the nervous system is the key to everything.
How Long Does Fertility Acupuncture Take to Work?
Auckland fertility acupuncturist Katie Kempthorne gives her honest answer to the question every client asks — including the biggest timing mistake most couples make.
Fertility Acupuncture Auckland: What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Overwhelmed and not sure where to start with fertility acupuncture in Auckland? Katie Kempthorne explains exactly what happens in your first appointment — and why it's different from anything you've tried before.