Kerry Rutherford Acupuncture

26/01/2026

A diagnosis of PCOS sadly often isn’t enough on its own to address fertility issues. It’s a complex condition with an evolving set of symptoms.
Knowing what to do to support ovulation, bring hormones into line, work with metabolic factors and adapt the treatment as each cycle changes needs a highly specialised and flexible approach.
The good news is that it usually responds really well to a fully holistic approach. This means we use all the tools at our disposal.

I worked with Helen - who left this lovely review - weekly for several months until she was 13 weeks pregnant then we began to space out our support and now we’re prepping for birth.

If you’d like expert support to regulate your cycles to conceive with PCOS you can book a free call or email me. You honestly don’t have to figure all this out on your own. 🧡

24/11/2025

23/10/2025

Secondary infertility is so hard and it often feels like it’s never going to happen.

My patient already had a 3 year old and had been trying for 12 months before she came to me.

We worked together for 3 months and we made some small but important changes to her diet, lifestyle and supplement regime.

It’s taken several months but those changes have slowly taken effect and now she’s pregnant.

Don’t underestimate the power of small consistent changes on your cycle, your ovulation, your lining and your egg quality!

If you’re fed up of doing this alone and you’re looking for some clarity and a ttc plan you can book with me via the link. 🧡

21/10/2025

Losses are always heartbreaking at whatever stage they happen and however they happen.

If you’ve suffered one or more miscarriage or had unsuccessful IVF I want to reassure you that there are tests and treatments out there to help you have a healthy pregnancy.

And if you’re looking for support, both practical and emotional, I’m taking on new clients at the end of November in my Hertford clinic.

Feel free to DM me if you have any questions.

02/07/2025

Labour and birth preparation acupuncture slots are now open for due dates in August and September!

This is a reminder not to leave booking in too late, especially if you’re being nudged towards induction and you really don’t want one (most women, funnily enough), or you’re hoping for a vbac.

If your baby’s breech then I’ll need to see you at 34 weeks while your baby is still small enough to turn with acu and moxa.

The question I was asked most at the pregnancy fair a couple of weeks ago was whether I can work with you for natural induction - yes I can and it’s amazing - see the next slide for a recent review from a happy mum!

Give me a call if you have questions - I’m always happy to chat birth and babies 💫

21/06/2025

Just back from our Hertford pregnancy fair this morning organised by the wonderful Midwife Meg .and.baby - I completely forgot to take any photos - but there was such a great crowd who were a joy to chat to, and some of my very lovely patients popped by - one lady who I saw for natural induction 2 weeks ago had her baby the day after and brought her in this morning for a cuddle 💕. So great to connect with other local women led businesses too!

08/06/2025

Hi, if you’re new here - I thought I’d do a little reintroduction as it’s been a while.

I’m Kerry, a licensed acupuncturist based in Hertford town centre.

I offer specialist acupuncture for women navigating fertility challenges. I also support pregnancy and labour.

Many of the women who come to see me are already going through something difficult and often I’m their last resort.

It can be a recent loss, an IVF cycle that didn’t work, or the growing fear that time is running out and that answers are hard to find. Sometimes it’s the results of a low AMH test or a cycle that’s MIA that brings people to me.

If you’re starting trying soon or you’re already on that path and want to understand your cycle better so you can improve everything and finally get pregnant, working with a fertility acupuncturist can offer incredible holistic support.

I don’t promise quick fixes.

What I can you offer is consistent and evidence-informed care. I’m a member of ESHRE (the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology), which means I stay up to date with the latest research in fertility science, IVF, and reproductive medicine.

I advise on testing, scanning, referrals and will help guide you through complex conversations with a clinic, doctor or consultant so you know you’re getting the answers you deserve without wasting even more time.

If you’re ready to take the next step you can book a free 15-minute call or a first fertility appointment online.

22/05/2025

Another study showing how including acupuncture with a standard IVF protocol can massively improve your chances of success.

Here’s what it says:

164 women with a history of recurrent implantation failure (in 3 or more cycles) were divided into 2 groups - half had acupuncture and ivf treatment the rest had only ivf treatment.

The acupuncture group were shown to have:

- thicker endometrial lining

- better structure of lining for implantation

- enhanced endometrial receptivity because of better blood flow

- clinical pregnancy rates of 47.56% compared to 29.26% in the non-acu group

- embryo implantation of 35.42% vs 20.13% in the non acu group

- early miscarriage of 5.13% vs 16.67%

If you’d like some support, book a free call ☎️

09/05/2025

I see people who’ve been trying for years thinking it’s the woman’s problem when it was male factor all along. It’s so sad and causes so much heartbreak because no one knows it’s so common.

In clinic, I can refer your partner for semen microbiome testing, DNA fragmentation analysis, or an urology scan — because once we *know* what’s going on, we know *exactly* what to do next.

Whether you’re trying naturally or navigating IVF — male factor fertility really matters.

You can book a free call to chat all things fertility with me.

25/04/2025

If I wanted to know what I should take that would ACTUALLY make a difference to my reproductive health, these are the ones.

I see people taking the high street brand for preconception and I also see people taking expensive monthly subscription supplements.

The one thing they have in common is they contain tiny amounts of active ingredients based on the rda but it’s not enough when you’re struggling with fertility.

So we don’t guess - we test where we need to and we take it step by step while we monitor how you feel and what messages your body sends us.

If you’re needing specialist support for your fertility, DM me!

16/04/2025

Book a free call with me to chat if you’re ttc and would love some help💕

31/01/2025

Labour preparation acupuncture begins from 36 weeks of pregnancy.
Weekly treatments continue until you’re full term and if you’re overdue or advised to have induction we’ll incorporate that into our plan and I can see you twice weekly.

Acupuncture has so many benefits - it enhances your own natural pain relief, primes oxytocin stimulation, aids cervical ripening, and relaxes the pelvis ready for birth.

It can also:
- reduce your chances of induction
- reduce the use of epidurals
- give you a lower likelihood of emergency c-section
- shorten the length of labour
- improve the likelihood you’ll have a vaginal birth

If you’d like to chat to me, book a free call or email me. Booking in advance is strongly recommend.