Having a baby is exhausting. Both the long labour and or the sleepless nights can lead to fatigue. Once sleep deprivations take hold, it is difficult to fall asleep even if given the chance. Acupuncture is a great tool to…
It Is Stressful Trying to Reduce Your Stress
If you are trying to get pregnant, everyone will tell don’t stress out about it and it will happen. Maybe that is true, but it is a real challenge NOT to stress out. Everything is a reminder of what you…
Regulate your Hormones Naturally
I have recently seen quite a few clients who have recently come off the birth control pill and are finding that their menstrual cycles are very irregular with many hormone flucuations. For some women it can take up to a…
High FSH
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) is a hormone released by the pituitary gland which stimulates the growth of follicles and has a role in the maturation of oocytes. The measurement of FSH levels in the blood is one of the most…
Preconception Planning
It is a very exciting to begin thinking that you are ready to start your family. Bringing awareness to your health, mind and spirit will give your baby the best start to life. Preconception planning can help you and your partner…
3 D Animation of IVF
Acupressure For Pain Management in Labour – July 11, 2013
What: How Acupressure Can Help Relieve Pain During Labour Who: Raeghan Siemens, R.Ac from Living Wellness Centre When: July 11, 2013 at 7 pm Where: Sage Midwifery 105-5450 152nd Street, Surrey, BC Cost: FREE The workshop is FREE but space…
Not Getting Pregnant – When to ask for help
Most couples conceive with in 6 months – 1 year from trying, however, this can feel like an eternity. If you have been trying to conceive for a while, and are thinking you may need advice, support and help, the…
What you can do to optimize your fertility
Reduce Stress – Chronic stress shuts down all non essential systems and directly affects the hormones that regulate fertility. Spend time in nature, surround yourself with people you love, meditate, exercise, write in a gratitude journal daily and breathe. Sleep…
Diminished Ovarian Reserve – Supplements by Dr. Schoolcraft
The list of supplements for Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine (CCRM) fertility cocktail is: Myo-inositol = 2 grams x 2 per day Melatonin = 3 mg at bedtime Co-Enzyme Q10 200 mg x 3 per day Omega 3 Fatty Acid…
Fertility Supplements
Women: Prenatal Multivitamin/Mineral Folic Acid 1mg/day CoQ10 200mg/day Greens: wheat grass 2 shots/day or spirulina 3000mg/day Omega 3’s 2000mg/day Vitamin D 1000 IU/day Men: Multivitamin/Mineral (Iron Free) Antioxidants – Vitamins A, C, E Zinc 30 mg/day or a handful of…
Low Breast Milk – Try This Soup
This traditional recipe has profound effects on low milk supply. Many of my clients are grossed out about the “pig trotter’s” but once they get over it, and make this soup, they are blown away by how it increases their…
