Miscarriage Facts When a pregnancy ends before 20 weeks, it’s called a miscarriage. After that point, a pregnancy loss is called a stillbirth. About 10-20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, but the chance of miscarriage decreases after the first trimester (around 13 weeks of pregnancy). By far the most common cause of miscarriage is chromosomal […]
Miscarriage is a word that brings dread to the hearts of women who wish to become pregnant. It’s not uncommon or unexpected, therefore, that expectant or soon-to-be mothers would find themselves researching ways to prevent it. It would not be any surprise, either, if acupuncture pops up in the search results. But one may ask: […]
Let’s Be Honest About Miscarriage Many of us have seen the heart-wrenching photos of Chrissy Teigen and John Legend grieving the loss of their baby, Jack, due to pregnancy loss. Their raw grief is unmistakable. And their openness in sharing this intimate moment with the world is deeply courageous. The fact that they were immediately […]
Miscarriage is a word that brings dread to the hearts of women who wish to become pregnant. It’s not uncommon or unexpected, therefore, that expectant or soon-to-be mothers would find themselves researching ways to prevent it. It would not be any surprise, either, if acupuncture pops up in the search results. But one may ask: […]
A few weeks ago, I read an article in which Meghan McCain talks openly about her recent miscarriage experience. I heard this well-known woman bravely speak the unspoken words of so many others: “I’ve had a miscarriage. It’s devastating. I can’t bear to talk about it, but it is eating me up inside. I am […]
Acupuncture is a natural treatment method based on Chinese medicine that can be likened to physical therapy in that it is process-oriented. Patients undergo several acupuncture sessions over time while their body is moving towards the desirable results. Because of acupuncture’s strong ability to balance hormones, increase blood flow in the pelvic area, and reduce […]
Introduction Miscarriage refers to the loss of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus has developed to the stage when it will survive. When one’s pregnancy goes wrong, all the joy, excitement, and anticipation become guilt, devastation, and sorrow. Miscarriage happens for many reasons, and yet, there are ways to prevent it. Acupuncture can be one […]
When you’ve had a miscarriage, feelings of grief and isolation can be overwhelming. It’s common to feel like you’re carrying around a broken heart that you can’t talk to anyone about. Other losses have their own support groups and recovery programs, but having a miscarriage can feel like you have no one to go to, […]
Recurrent miscarriage successfully treated with acupuncture and Chinese medicine — a case study Several years ago, I published a case on recurrent miscarriage Chinese medicine treatment success in a 42-year-old woman. It is a wonderful story because this patient reported her fertility doctor did not expect her to conceive without the assistance of in vitro fertilization […]
Acupuncture for Miscarriage Spying a positive sign on a home pregnancy test can be a long awaited affirmation when trying to conceive. The excitement can become a devastating loss, however, if the pregnancy is not viable. Miscarriage occurs in 15-25% of known pregnancies, and about 1% of women suffer from repeat miscarriages. Recent evidence suggests acupuncture […]
