Transfer day is finally here! Here are a few things that can help boost implantation. For anyone undergoing IVF, embryo transfer day can be an anxious one – especially if you have never done it before and don’t quite know what to expect. We have had the honor of being part of hundreds of embryo transfers, performing…
The road to fertility is not always smooth. Quite frankly, these days it is often the rockiest uphill battle a woman will ever know. Recent statistics suggest 1 in 8 couples struggle with fertility. If you have been trying to conceive for a while you may be feeling discouraged. Please know that you are…
Eating a healthy diet in preparation for pregnancy and to boost fertility is one of the most powerful health changes you can make. Numerous studies have shown that specific changes to the diet can increase the chances of healthy ovulation, prevent recurrent miscarriage and support a healthy pregnancy in females. As well as boost sperm…
How food affects our health and fertility Your digestive system has it tough. It has take all that good food you eat — and all the junk too — and turn it into the nutrients that fuel your body and keep you running in top form. It’s those nutrients that nourish your maturing eggs, keep…
In our clinic, not only do our fertility patients struggle with getting pregnant, but staying pregnant as well. A positive pregnancy test is just one part of the baby marathon in our clinic as there is still plenty of progress to be made. Next step: staying pregnant, and healthy for the next 9 months.…
Choosing what to eat while you’re pregnant can be a challenge. At this stage, eating healthy isn’t just about eating the right things, it also involves the foods to avoid and maintaining optimal health for you and your little one. As an Acupuncture Physician specializing in women’s health, fertility and pregnancy, I am here to…
What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a gynecologic condition that can cause moderate to severe abdominal and pelvic pain, excess menstrual bleeding and/or infertility. According to a study published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), endometriosis affects 6-10% of the general female population. This same study indicates the rates of endometriosis are higher in…
What is PCOS? PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome) is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age and affects and estimated 116 million women worldwide. It affects hormones, fertility, skin, cardiovascular health, and metabolism. PCOS is a syndrome, rather than a disease, as there is a wide range of ways that PCOS can…
Starting a family can be a stressful process. Fertility expert agree that, on average, 30% of the cases of infertility they see are attributed solely to the female, 30% solely to the male, 30% a combination of both partners, and in 10% of the cases the cause remains unknown. Let’s talk more about the role…
A few months ago I was interviewed by my friend Dallas Arthur, of Dallas Arthur Photography, for her latest project producing the Birth Worker Spotlight Blog. Enjoy! DAP: ” I’m excited to announce a new little project of mine! We have so many excellent birth workers here in Jacksonville, from midwives and doulas to chiropractors…
