Solo Pregnancy in the Time of COVID-19

Solo Pregnancy in the Time of COVID-19

Solo Pregnancy and COVID-19 Let’s face it: Pregnancy during the pandemic can be a very isolating experience. Many clinics and hospitals will only allow one support person to be present at appointments or at the birth. Some clinics don’t allow a support person at all for routine ultrasounds. Many prenatal visits are online now, which […]

5 Tips to Manage Stress in Pregnancy During Covid-19

5 Tips to Manage Stress in Pregnancy During Covid-19

Managing Stress in Pregnancy During Covid-19 Congratulations, you’re pregnant! You have been waiting for this moment, and you’re thrilled and excited! But… life is a little stressful these days. You have questions about what your prenatal care and delivery will look like during Covid. You’ve had trouble getting back into your routine while working from […]

Pregnancy and COVID-19: Finding Support and Community

Pregnancy and COVID-19: Finding Support and Community

Pregnancy and COVID-19 At Portland Acupuncture Studio, we know better than most that the journey to pregnancy can be hijacked by infertility. Dealing with infertility is an experience that absolutely sucks. From giving yourself shots to managing the side effects of those shots, to handling yet another delay in your IVF cycle – it’s a […]

Nutrition During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Self-Care Phase 5

Nutrition During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Self-Care Phase 5

Nutrition and Self-care During the Pandemic I’m noticing a lot of funny social media posts about people “snacking their way through social distancing”. It’s so true! Since many of us are spending more time at home balancing kids, spouse and work, it’s been easy to graze instead of eating true meals, completely dropping our routines. […]

Protect Your Fertility from Coronavirus

Protect Your Fertility from Coronavirus

Protect Your Fertility from Coronavirus Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is here in the Pacific Northwest. Whether or not predictions of a pandemic prove to be accurate, one thing is certain: The infection is spreading. So far, cases of acute infection are continuing to be reported throughout the US, several of which are in Oregon and Washington. […]