This blog offers a comprehensive checklist of family building options available to lesbian and transgender couples where both partners have a female reproductive tract. What do you need to make a baby? Eggs Eggs may possibly come from both partners. If one partner is unable to produce viable eggs, then eggs will come from only […]
The natural approach to preventing repeat pregnancy loss Repeat Pregnancy Loss (RPL), also known as habitual miscarriage, is defined as two or more pregnancy losses within the first 24 weeks of gestation. 50% of the time, the cause is unknown. There are a number of strategies that one can employ to help prevent repeat pregnancy loss and reduce […]
Acupuncture to support pregnancy Acupuncture has been supporting pregnancy for centuries in China, which is today the most populous country on the planet. It is an approach that is both effective and has stood the test of time. In today’s world we provide care for our pregnant patients in collaboration with their primary obstetric care, […]
Did you know that March is endometriosis awareness month? It affects approximately 1 out of 10 women. What is endometriosis? Endometriosis (en-doe-me-tree-O-sis) is an often painful disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus — the endometrium — grows outside your uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes and […]
Repeat Pregnancy Loss (RPL) is defined as two or more losses. This blog will focus on the conventional medicine perspective on repeat pregnancy loss, including causes, testing, and treatment. 15% – 20% of all pregnancies result in miscarriage, and the risk of a miscarriage increases with maternal age. Overall the prognosis is good for a […]
February 5, 2019 – January 24, 2020 The Chinese New Year – or the Lunar New Year as the Chinese like to call it – starts on the second New Moon after the winter solstice, sometime between the last days of January and the middle of February. 2019 is the year of the Yin Earth Pig, and […]
IVF is a major undertaking. By the time one has reached this point in their fertility journey, you are considering everything that can be done to improve fertility. Preparation for a successful IVF cycle has the following goals: Boost ovarian response – better eggs Improve uterine environment – greater implantation Set the stage for a […]
The bad news about PMS – 75% of women experience symptoms of PMS. 25% of women have symptoms so severe they need medical treatment. PMS affects all aspects of your life – relationships, work life, and well-being – with these common symptoms: Mood swings Irritability Depression Anxiety Bloating Breast tenderness Fluid retention Headaches Sleep disturbances […]
Repeat Pregnancy Loss Definition Repeat Pregnancy Loss (RPL) is medically defined as three or more losses that occur after the pregnancy has been confirmed via a blood test. These losses are heartbreaking, and yet it is often the case that little is understood about what is causing them. We know that roughly half of all […]