Two Ectopic Pregnancies Left IVF as Her Only Option, Until This

"Pregnancy loss. A club no one wants to be a part of, but one I found myself in about a year and a half ago due to an ectopic pregnancy…not once…but twice. Losing two chances at fulfilling my dream of a baby within 3 months time sent me to a dark place and was the most devastating time of my life. As someone who has always wanted to be a mama, the pain was almost unbearable and the strength it took to get through each day came from a reserve that I didn’t know I had. I was lost and confused and just plain sad. Surgery was suggested to me, but it was not imperative, so I decided to look at other options. After researching some natural alternatives to heal my body, I came across Eagle Acupuncture and knew I wanted to give them a try. I had nothing to lose.

Boy, am I glad I found them! Doctors could not explain why I had experienced two ectopic pregnancies. I am healthy and none of the typical factors for an ectopic applied to me. It was a mystery. Kristen suggested a technique to help move the egg down the fallopian tube- and it worked!

Miraculously, our baby boy made his way down the tube doctors wanted to remove. Her kindness and understanding not only helped to heal my soul and give me hope, but her knowledge and expertise helped to heal my body so that my husband and I could conceive our son. Her continued support throughout my pregnancy has been amazing and so reassuring- and the sessions are so relaxing! I am currently 7 months pregnant and our baby boy is healthy and active! I have continued to see Kristen throughout my pregnancy and I plan to continue to see her after I give birth as I heal. I look forward to bringing my baby in to see Kristen, as I trust she can treat most anything and anyone!
Life is hard. This is something that connects us all, even though each of our situations is unique. If you are struggling with something, go talk with Kristen! It was the best decision I could have made." -Angela

                                                 Angela pictured with the "Baby Maker"
                                             Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine prevented
                                        her from having an ectopic pregnancy for the third time
                                                Contrary to what her doctors told her, she didn't
                                               need IVF to place here baby in the right spot

Fool Proof Remedies for Improved Sleep During Pregnancy

The top three reasons a pregnant Mom can't sleep


1. Pain or discomfort

2. Hunger (even if she isn't aware she is hungry)

3. Disruptive Bathroom Breaks



1. Pain or discomfort

Best position after 20 weeks pregnant is on the left side with a pillow under your neck, knees and sometimes one to hug and one to press against your lumbar area (low back). Chiroflow pillows are great because you can fill half the pillow with water to accomodate your personal neck posture. Acupuncture is safe and effective for any type of muscle or joint pain during pregnancy. If your sleep is being disrupted by pain go right away to an Acupuncturist who specializes in women's health and treatment during pregnancy; a great place to find a licensed Acupuncturist is www.Acufinder.com. An added bonus: the number one side-effect from acupuncture is improved sleep; so in reality you get a two for one for your acupuncture treatment benefits.



2. Hunger (even if she isn't aware she is hungry)

Be sure to eat a snack right before bed that is small and has protein. Good examples: Four whole wheat crackers with almond or peanut butter, a cup of whole fat yogurt, 1/4 cup of nuts like cashews or almonds. The caloric increase needed to grow a baby in-utero is 500 extra calories a day. By eating a snack before bed you prevent your body from thinking you are not "starving" while you sleep away at night time. Sometimes the snack is needed when you are suffering from insomnia. Put the snack on your bedside table and chew a few bites and then go back to dreamland.



3. Disruptive Bathroom Breaks

During the day be conscious about getting enough water aiming for around 100 fluid oz. By 5:00pm you want to taper your drinking to sips only when needed. Be sure to empty your bladder right before bed for this will reduce the number of times you may need to get up in the middle of the night to urinate.

Bumpy Travel- How to safely travel while pregnant

I am both a medical expert and a woman who has been there done that. When my mother offered a trip of a lifetime to Kauai, Hawaii and my sister's work schedule didn't permit traveling earlier in the year we went the last possible week of my first pregnancy. I was 7 months pregnant and preparing for a trans-pacific flight. I also travelled by airplane to my God brother's wedding at merely 6 weeks pregnant.

The advice differs for different stages of pregnancy and here are the tips:

For all stages of pregnancy it is recommended to have medical clearance for travel by your OBGYN or Midwife.

Early Stages of Pregnancy 1-4 months:

Stay hydrated (this means you should urinate each 1-2 hours while traveling) aim for around 100 fluid ounces the day before, of and after travel

Bring snacks to reduce nausea and stabilize blood sugar- crackers, nuts, low sugar granola bars

Walk and stretch once an hour while flying as long as the captain says it is safe

Bring preggy pops or something similar to help with nausea

Pack ginger candies to help with nausea



Mid to Late Stage of Pregnancy 5-7 months:

Stay hydrated (this means you should urinate each 1-2 hours while traveling ) aim for around 100 fluid ounces the day before, of and after travel

Eat a large meal before flying and bring snacks with protein to help stave off hunger

Wear compression hose (up to your knees) to reduce swelling of your feet- (I chose not to do this and suffered the consequences finding myself unable to walk more than 15 minutes while in Hawaii due to the extra humidity that caused swelling)

Walk and stretch once an hour while flying as long as the captain says it is safe

Bring a small lumbar pillow to relieve back pain or sciatica

If you get a severe headache during or after flying go to the nearest medical center to check your blood pressure. This happened to me in Hawaii and I took a Tylenol at night and went to the fire department to check my blood pressure. It was fine but I wanted to be safe, not sorry.


Late Stage of Pregnancy 8-9 months:

Not advisable to travel by airplane