by Tracey Ulrich | Nov 20, 2025 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
Insulin resistance is one of the most common metabolic factors influencing fertility. It affects how the body regulates blood sugar and insulin, creating hormonal changes that can interfere with ovulation and reproductive function. Environmental exposures, such as...
by Tracey Ulrich | Oct 31, 2025 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
Acupuncture and acupressure can play important roles in supporting comfort and addressing pain in women during labor. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, these complementary approaches help reduce labor pain and duration, ease tension, and promote relaxation...
by Tracey Ulrich | Oct 29, 2025 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
Understanding the Second Trimester and Why Support Matters The second trimester of pregnancy, spanning weeks 13 to 27, is often described as the most comfortable phase for many expectant mothers. The fatigue and nausea of early pregnancy tend to subside, while the...
by Kiera Cook | Oct 10, 2025 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
Uterine fibroids affect millions of women with pain, heavy periods, and fertility struggles. Surgery and procedures like uterine artery embolization are common recommendations, but plenty of women want gentler options first. Acupuncture treatment and Chinese herbal...
by Kiera Cook | Oct 10, 2025 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
When you’re told your baby is in a breech position, it can feel overwhelming. About 3 to 4 percent of babies at term are positioned feet or buttocks first instead of head down. This often means your doctor will start talking about a cesarean section, which might...
by Kiera Cook | Sep 5, 2025 | City Pulse Acupuncture Blogs
What Is Recurrent Implantation Failure in IVF? Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) refers to the repeated inability of high-quality embryos to successfully implant in the uterine lining following in vitro fertilization (IVF). Though definitions vary, most...
