'My husband and I had been trying for our second baby for two years and I became increasingly desperate as my 43rd birthday came and went without me getting pregnant. I had read about the benifits of acupuncture for boosting fertility and decided to try. I started seeing Pam Bescoby at the Hale Acupuncture clinic in the summer of 2008 and felt more relaxed after just a couple of sessions. I found that acupuncture made me feel re-charged and more positive.
When we decided to try IVF, Pam gave me a lot of useful background reading on the process which she had gathered whilst treating people with fertility problems. I started my first cycle of IVF in September 2008 and continued my weekly acupuncture sessions with Pam during my treatment. The acupuncture helped me relax and I felt very calm throughout the many visits to the IVF clinic which I think definitely helped me to cope with what was a stressful experience. I was absolutely delighted to discover that I was pregnant after my first cycle- a miracle as we'd been given a less than 5% chance of success.
I continued with acupuncture throughout my pregnancy for morning sickness and other symptoms and we are now the proud parents of a beautiful baby boy born in July 2009.
For me acupuncture was a very positive experience, it gave me a sense of wellbeing and calm which was so important when trying for a baby. I also found  that Pam was a great source of knowledge on infertility and its treatment and was very supportive throughout the whole process.'
(Katy, 44years)

'After failing to get pregnant for several years and failed courses of stimulated IUI, I was about to embark on the dreaded IVF rollercoaster. As a western medical practitioner I was sceptical about turning to acupuncture but then I read an article in The Observer reporting a study in which IVF success rates were increased with the addition of specialist acupuncture. This was all the evidence I needed. I was on the internet the next day and found Pam!
I now have a healthy beautiful baby boy. We were successful with our second round of IVF, having seen Pam regularly before the start of treatment and throughout the pregnancy. I think I went to Pam too late in the first cycle. I now have great faith in this complimentary therapy, but also most importantly in Pam. Being able to visist her regularly and voice all my concerns and anxieties was brilliant. She's a great listener, gives sensible, pragmatic advice and taught me to relax despite needles!
If we decide to embark on number two, I will be sure to get on the blower to Pam. I would recommend her to anyone considering acupuncture to aid conception.'
( Fiona, 37years)

'I found out about Pam and her acupuncture clinic through the internet, she responded quickly to my email and I embarked on one of the best journeys of my life with regards to fertility treatment. Pam's approach and holistic treatment towards me allowed me to begin to understand how my body works, the different hormones, the type of treatment that I was receiving from the NHS and how acupuncture complimented this. Pam gave me space to relax and fully harness the two aspects of treatment. The place that I got to in my mind about fertility,I feel was down to Pam and the acupuncture that I received........... I fell pregnant on my first treatment of ICSI.I have never been pregnant before. My husband and I now have a wonderful daughter, who is just a ray of bright glowing sunshine that we never thought we would have. I cannot thank Pam enough for helping us on this journey. For others that read this, have hope and believe.'
(Karen, 35yrs)