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We are happy to recommend a new book for pregnancy support! Our good friend Jill Hoefs and her colleague Denise Jagroo have written a very helpful book about all the aches and pains and other side effects during the stages of pregnancy.  Jill is a trusted physical therapist here in New York City and works […]

What an exciting time it is anticipating the birth of your baby, whether it is your first or a new addition to your growing family.  We can say with confidence, there are few experiences in life that top the moment your pregnancy is confirmed. At the Yinova Center in NYC, we offer acupuncture, herbal remedies, […]

A chemical pregnancy is a very early miscarriage that occurs before 5 weeks of pregnancy.  It happens when the egg has been fertilized by the sperm and becomes an embryo, but the embryo never implants in the uterine lining, implants improperly, or arrests in development before any evidence of the pregnancy can be detected on […]

Susan* was a long-term fertility patient who was overjoyed to find out that she was pregnant. “Should I still come and see you every week?” she asked me. The answer is only if you want to. If you find acupuncture relaxing and useful, feel free to visit us here at the Yinova Center as much […]

Some of my patients tell me that they feel pregnant towards the end of some cycles but then get a negative pregnancy test. Others briefly show a positive result on a home pregnancy test but then get their period. I encourage my patients to look out for the early warning signs of pregnancy because they […]

Patient’s often ask me what the early signs of pregnancy are. It is useful to look out for them even though they can be a little confusing. Realistically, the only conclusive way of knowing that you are pregnant is a positive pregnancy test however the signs outlined below may give you a hint. Digestive Changes […]

Even when you’ve meticulously planned your journey to pregnancy, arriving at your destination can catch you by surprise. Now that you’re expecting, what’s next? Nurturing a Healthy Pregnancy Birth is often likened to a marathon. It’s a big event with big demands on the body. A little training and prep work goes a long way. […]

Our patient’s often ask us what the early signs of pregnancy are. It is useful to look out for them even though they can be a little confusing. Realistically, the only conclusive way of knowing that you are pregnant is a positive pregnancy test however the signs outlined below may give you a hint. Our […]

Pregnancy nausea and vomiting, more commonly known as morning sickness, can strike at any time of day. Some women experience fairly mild nausea that may be exacerbated by fatigue or an empty stomach, while other women experience more severe symptoms. Morning sickness is most common in the first trimester, although some women may experience nausea […]

When I was expecting my daughter I vividly remember bursting into tears in the middle of a supermarket. Partly this mild hysteria was due to my pregnancy hormones but I also felt overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice and seemingly dire warnings around pregnancy and food. It seemed as if the advice kept changing and […]