By Helen Adrienne, LCSW, BCD Anyone who has ever frolicked in the ocean learns to avoid getting knocked over by the waves. When a breaker is rolling toward you with its powerful churning energy, diving under it keeps you safe. The imagery of the surf, with its potency and relentless momentum, is a fit metaphor

For some, integrating Chinese medicine (acupuncture, herbs, and dietary and lifestyle recommendations) into Western reproductive care can seem a little intimidating at first. Today, I am going to tell you what you can expect from your first treatment with a practitioner of Chinese medicine, and how using Chinese medicine can help you on your reproductive journey. At your first appointment, your provider should thoroughly review your health

I’ve spent most of my teenage and adult life convincing myself that I didn’t want to be a mother. Rather than admit the hurt and loss of not being able to physically carry my own child, I emphatically said out loud that I didn’t want kids. As you may have guessed, that was never met