Five Seasons Women’s Wellness: Health and Wellness Blog

Caffeine Linked to Low Birth Weight

A recent study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) reported a link between caffeine consumption during pregnancy and fetal growth restriction.

According to the study, consumption of caffeine during pregnancy, even in small amounts, was linked to an increased risk of fetal growth restriction.

The authors of the study recommend decreasing caffeine consumption both before and during pregnancy in order to reduce the risk of complications.

Previous studies have linked caffeine and alcohol intake to reduced fertility.

Read the full BMJ article

Acupuncture and Infertility Q &A

Do you suffer from infertility?  Have you ever wondered what other fertility options are out there?

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have been used in the treatment of infertility for over 2,000 years.  Studies have shown that acupuncture can regulate hormonal levels, increase blood flow to the uterus, and reduce stress and anxiety, thus boosting fertility and promoting overall health.

Acupuncture is a safe and effective way to treat both female and male factor infertility.  It can be used alone or in conjunction with other assisted reproductive techniques, and has the added bonus of being side effect free!

More questions?  No problem!  Join Ariel Solomon, MSTCM, L.Ac., licensed acupuncturist/ Chinese herbalist, for an evening of acupuncture and fertility questions and answers.  Refreshments will be provided.

what: Acupuncture and Infertility Q&A
when:  Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 6-7 p.m.
where: Five Seasons Women’s Wellness, 1359 Patterson Street, Eugene
contact: Ariel Solomon, MSTCM, L.Ac. at (541) 515-6446

I look forward to seeing you!

Visit Resolve.org for more information about National Infertility Awareness Week and infertility.

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Acupuncture and IVF

Acupuncture Increases IVF Success by 65%

According to a study published in the British Medical Journal, acupuncture may more than double the chances of conception.

The results are from a meta-analysis study, a technique in which the results of many previous studies are evaluated and pooled.

The authors reported that IVF in combination with acupuncture increased the odds of pregnancy by 65%, increased the odds of ongoing pregnancy by 87%, and increased the odds of a live birth by 91% compared with IVF on its own.

Skeptics warn against drawing conclusions too quickly from this study, but it offers a beacon of hope to the millions of women across the world suffering from decreased fertility.

More information:

• Acupuncture and Fertility
• News Article