Infertility continues to be regularly covered by the news. The current debate over the birth of octuplets in the USA has brought fertility treatment into the headlines once again.
Couples dealing with fertility issues experience a roller-coaster of emotions. Unsuccessful attempts at becoming pregnant can take its toll both emotionally and financially, and the situation can [...]
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Acupuncture & Fertility
New Mothers: Blocked Ducts
A blocked duct is a condition well known to many nursing mothers, including myself. Women juggling work and breastfeeding are especially prone to experiencing regular blocked milk ducts as a result of longer intervals between feeding or pumping.
Blocked ducts should be distinguished from mastitis, an infection often accompanied by fever which requires medical attention. Both [...]