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August 5, 2021

How to use a BBT chart to help you fall pregnant

How to use a BBT chart to help you fall pregnant We often use BBT charts for women who are trying to fall pregnant. It’s a […]
January 19, 2020
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What do my hormones do throughout my cycle?

What do my hormones do throughout my cycle? In clinic, we frequently encounter women who want to fall pregnant but have absolutely no idea about their […]
February 13, 2024

Cold plunging. Is it appropriate for you?

Cold plunging. Is it appropriate for you? A patient asked the other day “So what does Chinese medicine say about Cold plunging if you don’t even […]
July 4, 2023

Can acupuncture bring back my period while I’m breastfeeding?

Can acupuncture bring back my period while I’m breastfeeding? I have worked in the fertility and pregnancy space for 20 years. 15 of those years I […]
March 28, 2023

Is AMH a measure of egg reserve?

Is AMH a measure of egg reserve? I’ve had many patients over the years come to me wanting help with their fertility issues. Most of them […]
January 28, 2021
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Blebs, breastfeeding and mastitis

Blebs, breastfeeding and mastitis Are you pregnant and wanting to breastfeed? Maybe you’re breastfeeding right now? Perhaps you tried breastfeeding and it wasn’t successful, maybe you […]
October 26, 2020
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What else can I do to help get labour started?

What else can I do to help get labour started? Trying to get oneself into labour can be exciting. It can also be stressful, especially if […]
September 9, 2020
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What should i pack in my hospital bag?

What should I pack in my hospital bag? Are you pregnant? Are you giving birth soon? Are you giving birth in a hospital or birth centre? […]