By Dr. Jeanne Wilson, co-creator of East West Essentials and fertility specialist Intrauterine insemination (IUI), with the use of clomid to stimulate the ovaries pervious to the procedure, is a rather common first step of treatment of infertility. It’s been used for a while, so there is documentation and a good understanding of its side [...]
We love getting your questions! Today on the blog our co-founder Dr. Jeanne Wilson tackles a post-pregnancy inquiry. If you have a question for our experts please email it to info@eastwestessentials.com. Q: I just had a Cesarean Section, and I am wondering what can be done about the scarring. Can acupuncture help? A: Many years [...]
By Dr. Jeanne Wilson, co-founder of East West Essentials In or about week 25-28 of your pregnancy you will be asked to take a Glucose Challenge Test, which evaluates how your body processes sugar. If a high level of sugar is detected in your blood you will be asked to take a Glucose Tolerance Test. If [...]
By Dr. Jeanne Wilson, co-founder of East West Essentials I work exclusively with pregnant women, or women who are trying to become pregnant. Everyday I am asked questions such as: “Am I ever going to feel better?” “Can I travel?” “Will I loose this weight?” I think understanding pregnancy as a cycle - with a beginning, [...]
By Haylie Pomroy BS, WC, Registered Wellness Consultant and Nutritional Counseling Much attention is given to women and their level of nutrition before, during and after pregnancy. This focus on women making proactive choices to impact their reproductive health is rapidly being be matched by an emphasis on influences on male fertility such as nutrition, [...]
Valentine’s Day is coming up quickly… and it is on a Monday. Ick! Let’s be honest, Mondays are exhausting and Valentine’s Day is tough to get a reservation anyway, so why not plan a romantic meal at home? Even better, how about a healthy romantic meal? We love the dinner ideas for Cupid’s special day [...]
By Dr. Jeanne Wilson, co-founder of East West Essentials When a woman is pregnant she takes extra care of her diet, nutrition and overall needs. And, as most women would confess, she does it for the sake of her baby. Once the blessed event has come and gone, however, that all goes out the window [...]
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By Dr. Jeanne Wilson, co-founder of East West Essentials As a fertility and pregnancy specialist, I’ve been lucky enough to help guide thousands of women through their pregnancies. My patients have asked me every question imaginable, from the normal (What can I do to lessen morning sickness?) to the unique (Can I cook the placenta [...]
by Dr. Jeanne Wilson, East West Essentials It seems that when patients are trying to conceive, sex is a common topic of conversation, however once they become pregnant the concerns turn toward the baby. Whether some think it taboo to discuss pregnancy sex, or just feel that a pregnant woman should not be having sex, [...]
