WOMEN struggling to become pregnant are being let down by the health system and increasing numbers of would-be mums are turning to alternative medicine, a Brisbane study has found. The first national analysis of complementary therapies shows women planning to have a baby or those with fertility problems are 50 per cent more likely to see an acupuncturist and 30 per cent more likely to consult a naturopath.

WOMEN struggling to become pregnant are being let down by the health system and increasing numbers of would-be mums are turning to alternative medicine, a Brisbane study has found. The first national analysis of complementary therapies shows women planning to have a baby or those with fertility problems are 50 per cent more likely to see an acupuncturist and 30 per cent more likely to consult a naturopath.