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I‘ve found that this site has a clear and friendly explanation of acupressure for labor induction, including images, descriptions, and videos. I am sharing the link here for future reference! How To Induce Labor With Acupressure – Mommypotamus.com If you have not already discovered this, acupuncture and acupressure are useful in various stages of pregnancy: prior to… Continue reading How To Induce Labor With Acupressure

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a multitude of treatment options for women with regard to reproductive health, at different stages of life. These include treatments for PMS, PMDD, or othe ‘symptoms’ that occur around the onset of the period; pre-existing or chronic conditions (such as cysts, PCOS, endometriosis, or fibromes); as well offer support before,… Continue reading Supporting Women’s Reproductive Health with TCM

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For women interested in assisted reproductive techniques (ART), or interested in fertility, FSH levels will often be tested by the GP or GYN. FSH levels indicate the relative presence of Follicle Stimulating Hormone in the plasma of the blood. Usually the higher the levels, the less chance one has of conception, although there is an indirect correlation.