We at Collaborative Care are currently accepting new acupuncture patients for fertility treatment at our Southport strip and downtown locations. Whether you are just starting to try to conceive in your 30s or 40s, or you have undergone multiple failed IVF/FET rounds, or are somewhere in between, we are eager to talk with you about […]
Acupuncture provides pregnancy support for same-sex couples
Collaborative Care is proud to offer pregnancy support for same-sex couples who want to achieve pregnancy through In vitro fertilization (IVF) or Intrauterine insemination (IUI). While we have always provided our services to patients regardless of sexual orientation, it is all the more relevant after last month’s groundbreaking Supreme Court Ruling allowing same-sex marriage throughout the United States […]
Why is male infertility so often ignored?
Couples that have begun their fertility journey may have noticed that most of the attention is placed on the woman, even though male infertility is just as likely to be the cause as female infertility. (Overall, one-third of infertility cases are caused by male reproductive issues, one-third by female reproductive issues, and one-third by both […]
Age of first time mothers increasing (Halle Berry isn’t the only one)
Anyone who doesn’t shield their eyes from People Magazine or US Weekly in the supermarket line has probably noticed the prevalence of celebrities giving birth in their 40s. Tina Fey, Julianne Moore and Gwen Stefani are not alone. (See 40, Fabulous, and Fertile: 26 Celebrities Who’ve Given Birth After Turning 40.) A May 2014 report by […]
IVF diet to improve fertility
Collaborative Care recommends an IVF diet to support patients that are undergoing In vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments to bolster their well-being and overall fertility. Many of our patients have undergone, or are currently undergoing, IVF treatments. While IVF is certainly a huge blessing for many women struggling to achieve pregnancy, from Traditional Chinese Medicine’s (TCM’s) […]
Holistic approach to fertility treatment: empowering couples to conceive
Something to ponder: How can an aging couple in their 40’s produce better sperm and eggs than they did five years prior? In my clinical opinion, it’s called achieving a state of optimal health. – Acupuncture Today article: “Age and Fertility: Why We Should Worry Less About Age and More About Overall Health” We at […]
