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.
Read MoreAre you about to have a baby or recently postpartum? Then you know that your time and energy are very precious. A postpartum meal plan for nutritious meals when you are in the first weeks and months of being a parent can be a lifesaver. Once your baby is here, you might not have the energy to cook for yourself or have as much support as you need.
Read MoreThe third trimester of pregnancy can bring about discomforts which were not present in early pregnancy. East Bay Acupuncture can help with common conditions and pain, particularly in the last trimester of pregnancy. Aimee Ruiz, M.S., L.AC is trained as a doula, with post graduate work in fertility, prenatal and birth education, and her Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The following conditions and discomforts of pregnancy can be treated with integrative medicine and acupuncture.
Read MoreAt East Bay Acupuncture, we care about your quality of life. We work with adults and teenagers of all genders for a variety of conditions to provide holistic healing to help you feel better. Today we’d like to discuss five ways acupuncture can help with acute and chronic pain.
Read MoreTrying 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.
Read MoreHave you heard the recommendation to eat 6 dates a day for the last month of your pregnancy? Studies have shown that eating six dates a day in those 4 weeks before your estimated due date can result in easier labors, shorter first phase of labor, more intact membranes at birth as well as more spontaneous labors without the need for medical intervention or induction. Here are 10 ways to enjoy 6 dates a day.
Read MoreSmoothies 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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