Acupuncture can be used to prepare for labor and natural “induction”. We have seen many pregnant women come into the clinic looking for natural ways to prepare for labor and are trying to decrease the risk of scheduled inductions, or C-Sections. This blog is to explain how Acupuncture can help with labor preparation, what are the benefits, what points are used, how we approach Labor preparation, and what we have seen in the clinic.
Read MoreSeptember is P.C.O.S. Awareness Month! We will be sharing some tips on how to navigate managing PCOS, naturally, for healthier periods, regulate ovulation, improved digestion and metabolism, and supporting fertility. Often women diagnosed with P.C.O.S. may experience Painful Periods known as Dysmenorrhea, or Painful ovulation.
Read MoreThe transition into motherhood is know as Matrescence, or the 4th trimester. It is the first 3 months after giving birth where the new mom is healing on the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual level. She is adjusting to the new identity of motherhood, while forming a new bond and relationship with the little life, who is making a big impact. The new mom needs to be mothered during this time to give her the best outcome and foundation of health. Cultures all over the world have customs in place to mother the new mother. Here, we will talk about the 5 basic needs of the Postpartum Transition that goes beyond the 6-week check up from the Ob-Gyn.
Read MoreP.CO.S., Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome is one of the leading causes of infertility and very common, affecting 6 to 10% of premenopausal women. P.C.O.S. is the most common cause of anovulatory infertility (meaning no ovulation). In order to diagnose P.C.O.S., 2 out of the 3 key symptoms are needed:
Read MoreMarch is the month dedicated to Endometriosis Awareness, so we will be posting a few blog articles to teach what is Endometriosis, how does it effect women day to day, how does it effect the monthly cycle, and natural ways to manage it. We have seen quite a few women have painful periods starting in their late teens and continuing into their 20’s and 30’s. When a woman is ready to start their family, Endometriosis is one of the main obstacles leading to secondary infertility. Chinese Medicine helps work with the root cause of Endometriosis, while decreasing the discomfort of its painful symptoms.
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