When you embark on the IVF process, you want all the support you can get to make it a success. One important thing to add to the mix is fertility acupuncture.
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Not all lubricants are created equal when it comes to trying to conceive. If you are hoping for a positive pregnancy, read these tips to make sure your healthy sperm aren’t getting stalled out by lubricant that is not fertility-friendly.
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Get to know more about our acupuncturist Dr. Mackenzie Rubin, L.Ac., DACM, FABORM. She is a part of East Bay Acupuncture and brings a wealth of experience from PCOS to Fertility to Cosmetic Acupuncture.
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The road to becoming a parent can be smooth or it can involve some hurdles. Most of the people that I meet in my clinic are negotiating a hurdle or two on their journey toward parenthood whether in a partnership or on their own. Becoming a single parent by choice, of course, comes with unique challenges.
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Trying to conceive? First things first, check a semen analysis off your list. That's right. Making babies takes two ingredients - the sperm and the egg. I'll be honest, the majority of my fertility clients are women. Some of them have male partners, some of them are becoming single moms by choice, some are queer couples with sperm donors, and some are straight couples with sperm donors. No matter the circumstances, we need healthy sperm to get pregnant.
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Smoothies are a popular, quick, and easy way to get extra nutrients in the morning. You can fill a smoothie with high-quality ingredients and get a good portion of your vegetable servings and nutrients in one meal. As your fertility acupuncturist, I love taking a peek into your breakfast smoothie routine. These tips make sure your smoothie is working for you, not against you.
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