You are finally ready to start your family and you want to avoid months of disappointment. This is the guide for you. Avoid these common fertility mistakes when you’re trying to get pregnant. Common Fertility Mistakes 1. Assuming you know when you ovulate First of all, you have to figure out when you ovulate. Many […]
Tips for Successful IVF You’ve decided to do IVF and everything’s ready to go. But how do you give yourself the best chances of success? Read on to learn our favorite tips for successful IVF. 1. Follow your doctor’s orders on activity levels and medications Organize your medications and set a schedule for when to […]
You have finally gotten a positive pregnancy test! Before you can schedule your first prenatal appointment, it’s time to find an obstetrician or midwife you want to work with. Some clinics are ‘group practices,’ and you might see a different provider every time you go in. In a small practice, you might see the same […]
In the last 25 or so years, acupuncture has become well-known for helping couples experiencing fertility issues become pregnant. Acupuncture for fertility has been studied scientifically for decades. Here’s what we know. Acupuncture for Fertility Acupuncture can reduce the time it takes to get pregnant by half. One study completed in 2016, compared subfertile women […]
Blood Sugar and Fertility There are many factors at play when it comes to whether someone can get pregnant easily or not, but one factor that is (mostly) under your control is your blood sugar. Under normal conditions, when you eat a meal, the carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars, which is the body’s […]
Portland Acupuncture Studio Has Moved! Portland Acupuncture Studio has moved to Kwan-Yin Healing Arts Center. Our move is officially finished, and we have settled into our new routines at the new clinic spaces. We are so excited to be working with a stellar team of providers at both Kwan-Yin’s East and West Portland locations! Kwan-Yin […]
We have an important moving announcement to share! Lisa Tongel, Lauri Elizabeth, and Winslett Carr will be moving their acupuncture practices in mid-July 2022. We will continue to be available for appointments in the Portland area at our new locations. *Please note that July 16 will be our last day at our current NW Vaughn location. You can continue to schedule […]
