Here at Mama Lounge we see many fertility patients, most of them female, and when asked we find most of their partners are NOT taking a prenatal vitamin. Not surprisingly, the latest research is encouraging men to do just that. Supplementation, ideally the 4 months prior to conception, improves semen quality, decreases toxicity, and overall boosts [...]
Happy allergy season, everyone! We still have 2 weeks left that you can book a discounted Immune Boosting Treatment with Anne. and experience acupuncture as relief for allergies. Benefits of Acupuncture for Allergies Our immune systems are vulnerable and can be weakened by many factors. Stress, excessive use of antibiotics and suppressive medications, frequent infections and [...]
About 8 months ago we asked our Hopeful VBAC Momma, Allie to describe her thoughts and feeling as she prepared for the birth of her second child. I was curious now, 8 months and one big beautiful healthy daughter later, how she felt about her birth experience. Did she get her vaginal birth after cesarian [...]
The Chinese Lunar Calendar just ushered in the New Year; The Year of the Yin Wood Goat. And with springtime approaching my mind is on baby-making. It frequently is considering we see many fertility patients at Mama Lounge, but knowing we are in a yin year makes me think on receptivity which is a very [...]
Hiring a birth doula is one of the most effective ways to ensure you and partner get the birth you want. These women are smart, highly educated and trained around childbirth, and have one agenda only- YOU. So what exactly do doulas do? What is a Doula? Doulas are essentially birthing coaches. They ensure the [...]
Coconut Postpartum Smoothie Recipe One of my favorite postpartum recipes is the Coconut Postpartum Smoothie. It’s easy to make, very simple and hearty for breastfeeding moms. Grab one first thing in the morning to hold you over until breakfast while you feed your baby. Just throw these items into the blender and you are done! 1/2 [...]
A delicious tea infusion recipe was shared with us by a Mama who's been through several rounds of early labor. This is a very internal time for most women as they wait and prepare for physical exertion ahead. Many women clean, read, shower, listen to music, and if you're so inspired- make a cup of tea [...]
About 2 years ago my husband and I got pregnant. I look back at this time in our lives as so bright and full of hope and possibility. I still look at first-time mamas this way. I was growing my acupuncture practice and my baby, and I felt so full of life. About a month [...]
In addition to herbs and acupuncture, consuming a PCOS diet can also increase fertility and your chances of becoming pregnant. In fact, the PCOS fertility diet is one of the best diets we've found for women with any hormonal irregularities. The reason for this is the focus on insulin and blood sugar, one of the [...]
Let's talk about treatment for PCOS. First we'll examine Western Medical solutions and then we'll look at it from a traditional Chinese Medicine point of view. The goals are the same for both: Balancing blood sugar levels Establishing and maintaining hormone balance Addressing liver health for estrogen metabolism Regulate ovulation and the menstrual cycles Any expert [...]
