When it comes to fertility care, we often hear about IVF protocols, medication regimens, and surgical procedures. But what about the tools that help prepare the body for conception and support healing along the way?
In this episode of Fertility Café, Eloise Drane sits down with Dr. Beck Hoehn, licensed acupuncturist, reproductive health expert, and founder of Mighty River Wellness, to talk about how acupuncture can be a game-changing part of your fertility journey.
Dr. Hoehn shares how her own personal health crisis led her into the world of Eastern medicine, and how she now helps people optimize their hormone health, support IVF cycles, manage painful periods, and navigate menopause with more ease and empowerment.
From egg quality and low ovarian reserve to painful periods and PCOS, this conversation is packed with practical insights and refreshingly honest takes on what it really means to care for your body while trying to conceive.
You’ll Learn
- Why acupuncture is more than just needles and how it supports hormonal balance, stress reduction, and blood flow
- How acupuncture can improve IVF outcomes, egg quality, and follicular development
- The difference between Western and Eastern approaches to painful periods, PCOS, and endometriosis
- What to expect during your first acupuncture visit
- How to find a fertility-focused acupuncturist with the right training
- The role of herbal medicine in regulating cycles, calming hot flashes, and reducing cramps
- What data-driven hormone tracking tools are helping acupuncturists personalize care
- Why symptom relief is just the beginning. This is about whole-body support for every phase of reproductive health
About Our Guest
Dr. Beck Hoehn is a licensed acupuncturist, reproductive health specialist, and the founder of Mighty River Wellness in Los Angeles. After a career in the film industry and a personal injury that left her seeking alternative healing methods, she discovered the profound impact of acupuncture.
Now, with a doctorate in fertility research and over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Hoehn helps individuals and couples navigate fertility challenges, menstrual health, and menopause transitions. She is also the creator of the Make a Baby Bundle, an educational resource for those looking to optimize their fertility health from home.
Resources and Links
- Mighty River Wellness: https://www.mightyriverwellness.com
- Dr. Beck on Instagram: @drbeckhoehn
- Make a Baby Bundle Course: https://www.mightyriverwellness.com/bundle
- ABORM Certified Acupuncturists Directory: https://www.aborm.org
Related Episodes
- Ep 118 – Surrogacy and the Emotional Journey to Motherhood
https://thefertilitycafe.com/podcast/ep-118-surrogacy-and-the-emotional-journey-to-motherhood/ - Ep 103 – Fertility Supplements: What Works and What Doesn’t
https://thefertilitycafe.com/podcast/ep-103-fertility-supplements-what-works-and-what-doesnt/ - Ep 100 – The Gut-Fertility Connection
https://thefertilitycafe.com/podcast/ep-100-the-gut-fertility-connection/ - Ep 90 – Eastern Medicine and Egg Quality
https://thefertilitycafe.com/podcast/ep-90-eastern-medicine-and-egg-quality/
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Fertility Cafe
- (00:00:45) - Amy Poehler on Acupuncture and Reproductive Health
- (00:03:55) - What Kind of Support Can Acupuncture Offer During IVF or i
- (00:07:21) - What Would An Acupuncturist-Endocrinologist Relationship
- (00:12:17) - How Herbs and Acupuncture Work Together
- (00:15:46) - How to help with period cramps with acupuncture
- (00:19:45) - How to improve your fertility with acupuncture?
- (00:21:06) - How to Supplement Your Body
- (00:22:00) - Do acupuncturists help with low ovarian reserve?
- (00:27:39) - How to Manage Menopause
- (00:32:01) - How to Get pregnant
- (00:33:04) - Wonders of the World Chat
