acupuncture for pregnancy

Acupuncture + Herbal Medicine over IVF + Drugs

Acupuncture + Herbal Medicine over IVF + Drugs

Judith is a 34-year-old female who had been trying to get pregnant for over two years. She went to a fertility specialist who told her she needed to take fertility medication and go through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in order to succeed at her dreams of having a family. She was very reluctant to do so and much preferred a natural approach of nutrition, exercise, relaxation modalities in her life and alternative therapies like acupuncture.

4 Safe Herbs for Fertility + Pregnancy

4 Safe Herbs for Fertility + Pregnancy

As an acupuncturist specializing in fertility I interact with many women who are trying to conceive or are pregnant. A very frequent question I get asked is what herbs or supplements they can safely take when they come down with a cold. Here at the Acupuncture Center of New Jersey we have a complete herbal pharmacy consisting mostly of Chinese herbal formulas and other herbal or nutraceutical products for a wide range of conditions.

Laurie's Conception Journey • Meditation, Yoga + Acupuncture for Pregnancy

Laurie's Conception Journey • Meditation, Yoga + Acupuncture for Pregnancy

Anxiety and stress have become a common part of many daily lives. This results in many illnesses and symptoms such as disturbed sleep, poor appetite, and unhappiness. Often this feeling of anxiety is new so the question is: how does this happen? During my many years of practice as an acupuncturist and practitioner or Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Acupuncture Center of New Jersey in Morristown, New Jersey I have learned that the stress of trying to get pregnant becomes a major cause for anxiety.  Stress increases as a couple tries to achieve pregnancy and the longer the wait higher the stress.

Improve Your Egg Quality and Promote Fertility

Improve Your Egg Quality and Promote Fertility

Chinese medicine projects many factors affect that egg quality. It takes approximately 3-6 months for an egg to be produced, so I use acupuncture and herbs for several months and I emphasize patience and stress reduction strategies while preparing the woman to produce a healthy strong egg.