So, you’re coming up on your Frozen Embryo Transfer — the thing you’ve been working toward for months, maybe even years – and you want to do everything single thing you can in this moment. Enter acupuncture as the unsung hero of your post-transfer journey. Acupuncture is the one thing you can do to right now, to give your body the support it needs to move you to and through pregnancy.

Let’s take a look at why acupuncture could be the most intentional thing you can do for yourself after your transfer.

Why Acupuncture Works After Transfer

Acupuncture isn’t just about needles (promise, it’s nothing like that!). Post-transfer, your body’s doing some major work, and acupuncture can step in to help:

• It increases blood flow to your uterus, creating the perfect environment for implantation.
• It helps reduce stress and anxiety — because let’s be honest, the waiting game is real.
• It calms your nervous system and immune response, supporting your body’s natural healing processes.

How Many Sessions Of Acupuncture Should I Have Post Transfer

We recommend having Frozen Embryo Transfer Acupuncture either onsite at your IVF clinic or as bookended treatments to your FET at Aphrodite on the day of.

Cadence of treatments in the Two Week Wait should be:

• 2 days post transfer
• Then every 4 days until Beta
• And then once a week in early pregnancy (through week 14)

What to Expect in Your Acupuncture Sessions

Acupuncture after transfer is all about relaxation. You’ll settle in, and your practitioner will use specific points that align with your body’s energy flow — all designed to help boost implantation. Think of it as your ultimate post-transfer zen moment.

Some things you might notice:

• A deep sense of calm (the kind you’ve been craving)
• Gentle sensations in your body, like warmth or tingling
• The feeling that you’re actively supporting your body in a natural, holistic way

Benefits of Acupuncture After Transfer

Still on the fence? Here’s a quick rundown of the benefits acupuncture brings to the table after your transfer:

• Increases uterine blood flow: Ensures the best possible environment for implantation.
• Reduces stress: Calms both mind and body to support overall well-being and brings you out of fight or flight mode.
• Balances hormones: Helps regulate your body’s hormonal signals, especially important after the hormonal shifts of IVF.