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What should I eat during my IVF cycle?

Nora / Diet & Nutrition, Donor Cycle Support, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Support

As a naturopathic doctor, I get this question A LOT. Women generally aren’t given very specific guidance around how they should be eating when undergoing fertility treatment since IVF clinics are so busy and there is lots of information like injections, labs, imaging, schedules, etc, to go over without delving into nutrition. However, this often neglected aspect of a woman’s life is of great importance. After all, you are what you eat.

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Forever grateful for their clinic and doctors!

admin / Dr Spence Pentland testimonials, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Support

Dr. Pentland and the entire Yinstill staff have incredibly supportive during our journey to conceive. Having a lot of troubles conceiving in the past to major medical problems, we were resolved to a life without bearing children. Discovering TCM and Dr. Pentland opened our eyes to more than just traditional western medicine. Even after our first failed IVF attempt, Dr. Pentland gave us an ear to listen and the support we desperately needed. He convinced us to start a new treatment plan in preparation for a second IVF cycle.

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May you be forever blessed as much as we are

Dr. Spence Pentland / Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Dr Spence Pentland testimonials, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Support

Dear Spence,

After several mainful years of infertility with no answers as to ‘why’ other than my ever-increasing age, I decided to work with Dr. Pentland as a last ditch effort along with my last attempt at ivf and icsi. Each time previous the result was not enough follicles, no eggs or no successful insemination. I started doing acupuncture with Spence, and along with his help, changed my eating, took different suppliments and implemented as many de-stressing techniques as possible.

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On Site Embryo Transfer Day Acupuncture: the importance of treatment at the IVF clinic

Dr. Spence Pentland / In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Support

I would like to answer a question I get from time to time about our policy of ON SITE (at the IVF clinic) acupuncture for embryo transfer day. Many studies have been shown to improve pregnancy rates when acupuncture is done on embryo transfer day, a protocol involving a treatment just before the procedure and then again after the procedure. In all of these studies the acupuncture was administered ON SITE at the IVF clinic,

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Gentle care, from IVF transfer day and throughout my pregnancy

admin / Dr Harris Fisher testimonials, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Support, Pregnancy

I began seeing Harris in August of 2012 while undergoing IVF. I knew immediately upon meeting him that he would help me in my fertility journey. I am certain that his treatments helped me become and stay pregnant, something I was beginning to think would never happen. Not only does Harris go above and beyond in terms of gentle care during acupuncture treatments, but he also takes as much time as you need to discuss your concerns,

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How to optimize for IVF success

Dr. Spence Pentland / In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Support

I was asked by a woman for a list of tips and things she could do herself to best optimize for IVF success. The following is my ever growing list. Simply choose a few of the items below and commit to being consistent with their implementation. Your plan must be sustainable and in no way shape or form ADD stress to your life, that would be extremely counter productive. Many of the resources below are further explained by clicking on them or visiting here

Acupuncture for both the male and female

Massage therapy

Make sure someone has answered all your questions

Divorce Dr.

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I would recommend this to anyone going through IVF

Dr. Spence Pentland / Dr Spence Pentland testimonials, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Support

I can’t say enough about how great it was to be able to have my transfer day acupuncture completed on site at PCRM. The environment created was so soothing that I was really able to relax and clear my head. I loved having the scented eye mask and listening to relaxing music with headphones to block out any noise. It was an added benefit that I was able to send Spence a quick e-mail when I was given my transfer date and I didn’t have to worry about booking additional appointments.

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Failed IVF – Natural Success! Suzanne’s Story

Dr. Spence Pentland / Advanced Maternal Age, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Dr Spence Pentland testimonials, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Support

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Spence was recommended by PCRM…

admin / Dr Spence Pentland testimonials, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Support

When I first decided to do acupuncture before ivf I was not sure if it would help but thought I’m desperate so after reading up on the Internet along with the thousand other articles I read I decided it was worth a try. Spence was recommended by Pcrm and I wanted someone who worked with their team. My back story is that we had tried to have a baby for 3 years with 3 failed attempts with iui.

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