Fertility Awareness Archives - Paige Waters Acupuncture

Acupuncture, Birth, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, IVF, Male Factor, Ovulation, Post partum, Pregnancy, Progesterone, Sperm Health, Women’s Health

Holistic Care in Pregnancy Loss

No one ever thinks it will happen to them, but 1 in 4 women will suffer an early pregnancy loss which is just too high. Especially as we know of so many preventable factors and testing (which is frustratingly not being done due to ‘guidelines’…

BBT, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, Follicular Phase, IUI, IVF, Luteal Phase, Male Factor, Ovulation, PCOS, Progesterone, Self Care, Sperm Health, Testosterone, Thyroid, Women’s Health

New Service – Blood Testing without a GP or Specialist Referral

We are really lucky in Australia to have such a great public health care system. Blood testing is one of the most valuable tools in understanding health. They're great to provide a baseline, diagnose medical conditions, provide guidance for…

Estrogen, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, Follicular Phase, IUI, IVF, Luteal Phase, Male Factor, Men's Health, Ovulation, PCOS, Progesterone, Sperm Health, Testosterone, Women’s Health

Vaginal, Uterine and Seminal Microbiome Testing and Fertility

Understanding the balance of healthy and harmful bacteria, fungi or viruses sitting in the vagina, the uterus and/or the semen can provide further information into causes of infertility. The vaginal microbiome refers to the community…

Acupuncture, BBT, Estrogen, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, IUI, IVF, Luteal Phase, Male Factor, Ovulation, PCOS, Progesterone, Sperm Health, Testosterone, Thyroid, Women’s Health

DUTCH Testing and Fertility

The DUTCH or dried urine test for comprehensive hormones has been around for years. It involves testing dried urine from various samples during a day in your mid luteal phase.This test measures levels of sex hormone (estrogen, progesterone,…

Acupuncture, BBT, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, Follicular Phase, IUI, IVF, Mental Health, Ovulation, PCOS

Liver Qi Stagnation and Feeling Stuck

Liver Qi Stagnation is one of the most common patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). I don’t know that I’ve ever treated a person without some form of Liver Qi Stagnation.When Liver Qi is stuck, it can in turn disrupt Qi movement…

Baby, Breastfeeding, EDUCATION, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, Follicular Phase, IUI, IVF, Ovulation, PCOS, Self Care, Sperm Health, Women’s Health

Bone Broth: The Fertility Superfood You Didn’t Know You Needed!

When it comes to boosting fertility, most people think of vitamins, yoga, or herbal supplements, but there’s a secret weapon you might not have considered—bone broth! This nutrient-packed, cozy cup of goodness could be the game-changer…

Baby, Endometriosis, Estrogen, Exercises, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, IUI, IVF, Luteal Phase, Osteopathy, Ovulation, PCOS, Pregnancy, Self Care, Women’s Health

Let’s Talk Fertility with Dr Jacqui Quinn (Osteopath)

Now I’m no green thumb but I do know that a seedling needs good soil to thrive, similarly our bodies need the right foundation to grow new life.Here are two things to consider:Pelvic CareThe main pelvic organs involved in reproduction are…

Estrogen, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, Male Factor, Men's Health, Sperm Health, Testosterone, Thyroid, Uncategorized

The Fight Against ‘Spermageddon’: Treatment of Male Infertility

At the end of July, I attended a two day workshop presented by an Austrian Medical Doctor and Chinese Medicine Practitioner who specialises and treats only male infertility, Dr Olivia Pojer. She was one of the best presenters I have had the…

BBT, Estrogen, Fertility, Fertility Awareness, Follicular Phase, Luteal Phase, Ovulation, PCOS, Progesterone

Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle

Understanding your menstrual cycle is the key to assessing your health and your fertility. Knowing when you ovulate and the quality of your ovulation really is the pinnacle of understanding your chances of conceiving, diagnosing causes of infertility…

Endometriosis, Fertility Awareness, IVF, Ovulation, PCOS, Self Care, Women’s Health

Castor Oil Packs and Women’s Health

For years Ayurvedic medicine and Chinese medicine has used castor oil to support women's health. The main constituent of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an omega-9 which has been found to improve local blood flow and provide anti-inflammatory…