After my last article (Why I always recommend Acupuncture alongside IVF), I received lots of questions regarding how to time your acupuncture treatments in relation to an IVF cycle. So here it is: Pre-IVF Phase We generally recommend weekly Acupuncture treatments 3-6 months prior to egg collection. Treatments are aimed at impacting follicular development, influencing …
(As featured in The Natural Parent Magazine) Starting IVF without Acupuncture is like competing in a triathlon without training. It’s going to be really tough, and your not giving yourself the best chance possible. IVF (in vitro fertilisation) is a revolutionary science that has led to the birth of 270,000 babies in Australia and over …
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(As featured in The Natural Parent Magazine) You can understand why women are anxious about being pregnant in the middle of a global pandemic. Aside from the fear of your baby contracting the virus itself, the pregnant and postnatal landscape is very different to pre-covid; the customary birthing classes have been cancelled, hospitals feel like …
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(As featured in The Natural Parent Magazine) Around 20-30% of infertility cases are diagnosed as “unexplained.” Unexplained infertility gives women and couples the perception that there is no reason for their infertility. However, unexplained infertility is not as common as it’s thrown around. Majority of the time it is “unfound” infertility – meaning not enough …
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(As featured in The Natural Parent Magazine) As women, I’m sure everyone of us has been asked at least once “Is it that time of the month?” or “What is wrong with you, are you getting your period?” Is there anything more aggravating? Not really. These questions have invalidated women’s emotions for decades. Society tirelessly …
(As featured in The Natural Parent Magazine) A journey is the act of travelling somewhere, but the fertility journey is a trip you’d rather not have to take. Infertility is different for everyone and can be caused by a number of factors including age, genetic issues, sperm abnormalities, hormonal imbalances and fallopian tube blockages to …
Menopause does not deserve a standing ovation, not even a one handed thigh clap. Insomnia Intense mood swings Hot flushes that leave you dripping in a pool of sweat, sometimes steaming from the bones Anxiety Depression Dry hair, dry skin, dry down there ↓ Feeling foggy Memory loss Fatigue Lack of libido Weight gain Thinning …
(As featured in The Natural Parent Magazine) The world of fertility herbs and supplements can be overwhelming, confusing and dangerous if you are not under the care of a qualified herbalist. If you “google” fertility supplements you are instantly faced with an abundant selection of herbs and supplements promising to: Regulate you cycle Improve egg …
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When we get the flu or a virus, a flare up of dermatitis, or diagnosed with high cholesterol or blood pressure, we do what we need to get better; we rest, we eat soup, we increase our fluids, we take medicine, we look after ourselves. But are we doing the same when it comes to …
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