Claire Norton Acupuncture

04/01/2026

Many of us grew up believing conception would be easy, maybe too easy, until it wasn’t.

I’m Claire, a licensed acupuncturist and Fertility Support Expert, with over 14 years of clinical experience supporting women through infertility, IVF and miscarriage. I run a fertility acupuncture practice in Leicester.

My work is rooted in Chinese medicine, alongside evidence-informed guidance.

I’m passionate about optimising fertility, menstrual cycles, and the factors that can meaningfully support the women I work with.

Experiencing infertility and recurrent miscarriage showed me first-hand where the gaps in support often are, particularly after loss.

If you’re trying to conceive, preparing for IVF, or navigating miscarriage, you’re very welcome here.

I’m really glad you found your way here 🤍

23/12/2025

It’s my last evening clinic before Christmas.

Signing off for Christmas.

Thank you to every woman who’s sat on my couch this year, shared her story, and let me be part of her journey. It’s never something I take lightly 🧡

I hope the next few days are kind to you.

I’ll be a little quieter over Christmas, and back properly in the new year ✨

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas 🎄

Cx

20/12/2025

03/12/2025

I tell all my IVF clients this one surprising study.

I’m supporting a couple of people through the IVF two week wait right now, and it reminded me of a paper I always share because it usually gets a smile.

Researchers wanted to see if helping women relax right after embryo transfer could make a difference.
They tried something unusual:
a medical clown for about 10 minutes.

Here’s what they found:

• About 36 percent of women in the laughter group got pregnant
• About 20 percent in the group without laughter

It’s not that laughter magically helps an embryo implant.
There are so many parts of fertility and IVF that humour can’t touch.
But if it might help even a tiny bit, then why not?

If you’re in your two week wait, do one small thing today that genuinely makes you laugh. Even a short break can help your mind switch off for a moment.

My favourite comedians for a proper belly laugh:
Jimmy Carr, Romesh Ranganathan, Sarah Millican, Sindhu Vee.

Share your favourite comedians and shows below for a proper belly laugh

🧡 I’ll add them to the two week wait supportive info I send to ladies.

And if you’re going through IVF and want a copy, just DM me and I’ll send it over.

20/11/2025

So many women come to me feeling like they are carrying the entire fertility journey alone. They are tracking, testing and changing everything, while the male partner’s side is often barely looked at.

Male factor issues are far more common than people realise, yet they are still one of the most under explored parts of fertility care. When all the focus stays on the woman, it can lead to a lot of confusion and lost time.

What often gets missed is that semen parameters can improve. S***m also refresh roughly every ninety days, which means positive changes are possible and often quicker than people expect.

Fertility usually makes more sense when both sides are understood. It brings more clarity and it often explains why progress has felt slow.

If you are trying to understand your fertility and want a space that feels calm, honest and supportive, you are in the right place.

Follow for more gentle and evidence based fertility support.