Field notes.

Here is a collection of resources born from relentless curiosity. A belief that fertility care begs for a new approach. This is the result of continual dedication to study, investigation and seeking.

McDonald’s Chips and Embryo Transfer Day

What is with the IVF myth of eating McDonald’s French fries immediately after your embryo transfer? This seems to be a long standing tradition amongst women going through IVF. The reason it may possibly have some impact is because the chips are high in salt. Salt helps reduce water retention and some symptoms associated with […]

Laughing Post Embryo Transfer Increases Chance of Pregnancy

The thing I love most about this study is that it’s called “The Effect of Medical Clowning on Pregnancy Rates…” If you’re wondering what medical clowning is, it’s exactly as it sounds. Medical clowns are being used in healthcare settings with the idea that humour can be used to alleviate stress, address loneliness, and decrease […]

Case Study

Ambre Ambre – A 35 year old single female going through IVF for her first pregnancy. Possible PCOS – although not officially diagnosed (mentioned at an ultrasound by her fertility specialist), a history of period loss for 12 months at 25 years old. Intermittent OCP use from 16 years old until 30 years old. Otherwise […]

Ovulation Pain – a TCM Perspective

Pain is a protective mechanism for the body. It lets us know that something is wrong. Ovulation pain is no different. Ovulation pain or mittleschmerz (‘middle pain’) is low, one sided abdominal pain that occurs around ovulation (or egg release). It is really commonly experienced in women of all ages in varying degrees. Some women experience […]

How is hair loss and reduced milk supply after childbirth related?

These two symptoms seem like two completely separate problems, however in Chinese medicine they can be easily explained by the loss of blood from childbirth. In Chinese medicine, your Blood nourishes your head to give you glossy, shiny, thick hair. This is because of the increased blood supply your body has to support your new […]

The important thing is not to stop questioning.

Albert Einstein