Dr Sarah MacDougall
Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine

Fertility, Pregnancy & Women's Health Acupuncture in Greenslopes, Brisbane, Qld.

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I offer holistic, personalised care for women seeking support with fertility, pregnancy, labour preparation, and overall wellness.

Whether you're trying to conceive naturally, navigating IVF, or preparing for a calm and supported birth, I’m here to guide you with a nurturing, evidence-informed approach rooted in Chinese Medicine.

Focused interest in:

  • Fertility acupuncture for hormonal balance, egg quality, IVF support & natural conception
  • Pregnancy acupuncture for nausea, fatigue, breech, and birth preparation
  • Womb massage to support fertility, menstrual cycles & emotional wellbeing
  • Qualified in the Chelsey Jean Lymphatic Massage Method

I have availability on Thursdays (10–6pm) and Fridays 9am-5pm at Womb to World in Greenslopes, Qld.

About / Meet Sarah

I’m Sarah — a warm, compassionate Chinese Medicine practitioner with a focused interest in women’s health, fertility, and pregnancy support.

Using the Fertile Life Method, I combine traditional Chinese diagnostics with modern reproductive knowledge to create treatment plans tailored to each person’s unique journey.

My treatments often include:

  • Acupuncture
  • Herbal medicine
  • Practitioner-only supplements
  • Support with BBT charting, cycle tracking, and test interpretation

I can also incorporate cupping, moxibustion where appropriate and offer Womb Massage and Lymphatic Massage upon request. Above all, I aim to provide a calm, safe space where you feel supported and empowered.

Treatments

Fertility challenges can be emotionally and physically draining — but you don’t have to navigate it alone. My acupuncture treatments are designed to support your reproductive health naturally, whether you’re just starting your journey or have been trying for some time.

Fertility support through acupuncture and herbal medicine is designed to help:

  • Regulate irregular or absent periods
  • Support ovulation and egg quality
  • Improve endometrial lining and implantation potential
  • Address recurrent miscarriage
  • Enhance male fertility and sperm health
  • Complement IVF or IUI cycles

I use in-depth diagnostic tools including blood test review, BBT charts, sperm analysis and symptom tracking to help identify and address the root cause of fertility challenges.

Pregnancy & Labour Support

Acupuncture offers natural support through each trimester, helping to ease symptoms and prepare your body for birth.

Common concerns treated include:

  1. Nausea and morning sickness
  2. Fatigue and emotional overwhelm
  3. Constipation and digestion issues
  4. Sciatica, back and pelvic pain
  5. Breech presentation (ideally treated between 33–36 weeks)
  6. Labour preparation (from 36 weeks onward)

My treatments are gentle, safe, and focused on keeping you and your baby well-supported.

Womb massage is a gentle abdominal therapy that complements acupuncture beautifully.

It’s especially helpful for:

  • Cycle regulation and hormonal balance
  • Reducing pelvic stagnation and bloating
  • Supporting emotional release from past trauma or fertility grief
  • Can be beneficial to prepare the womb for IVF transfer

This hands-on technique enhances blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, promoting fertility and overall reproductive health.

I am a qualified Chelsey Jean practitioner and offer her signature lymphatic massage sequence. This treatment combines Chelsey Jean’s dual-action gloves with her unique massage routine to stimulate the lymphatic system, encourage healthy circulation, and support the natural movement of fluids in the body.

Potential benefits:

  • Encourages lymphatic flow and circulation
  • Helps ease puffiness and fluid retention
  • Promotes relaxation and a sense of lightness
  • Supports skin tone and body awareness

Who it’s for:

  • Anyone feeling sluggish, heavy, or puffy
  • Those wanting to complement their wellness and self-care routine
  • People seeking a gentle yet refreshing massage style

My primary focus is fertility and pregnancy care, offering personalised treatment plans for your reproductive health journey.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Digestive discomfort
  • Pain management (musculoskeletal)

If you're unsure whether I can help, please please reach out or book a discovery call.

Contact & Bookings

Location: Womb to World, Greenslopes, Brisbane, Qld.
Clinic Hours:

  • Thursdays: 10:00am – 6:00pm
  • Fridays: 9:00am – 5:00pm