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Once considered an unusual treatment, acupuncture has become a valued and more mainstream method of enhancing an IVF cycle. As successive studies point to its efficacy, couples are more comfortable about adding a course of acupuncture to their IVF protocol. You can read more about how we, at the Yinova Center, treat patients who are […]

Whilst moderate exercise helps relieve stress and prepare a body for a healthy pregnancy, spending too much time in the gym can impair fertility, according to a new study of 3,000 women* published in last month’s edition of Human Reproduction. In our book, Making Babies, we suggest that patients who are trying to conceive do […]

I wrote my first book, Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility, with a doctor, and in the book both Dr. David and I, strongly suggest that couples wanting to conceive should incorporate a fertility-friendly lifestyle. Your diet is one of the main ways you can change your body chemistry every day, which is why […]

One of my patients who just gave birth recently described to me what a failure they felt when they found out that they were not able to infant-feed. They told a horrible tale of being belittled in the maternity hospital and how the lactation consultant made them feel as if they weren’t trying hard enough. […]

I asked our lovely Yinova patient Kate to write this week’s blog entry. When Kate came to see me she had been trying to conceive for several years. She had been diligent about seeking out advice from a variety of conventional and complementary practitioners and had followed their orders to the letter. A previous acupuncturist […]

Both acupuncture and Chinese medicine have been used for centuries to to improve fertility for both men and women. In fact, more and more scientific studies are being conducted, proving its effectiveness both on it’s own and in conjunction with Western medicine. Practitioners at The Yinova Center are skilled at determining each individual patient’s needs and challenges […]

Our Reproductive Health Bodywork Program brings together Yinova founder Jill Blakeway‘s methods for enhancing fertility from both her clinical experience and her book, Making Babies, as well as the expertise that the Yinova bodywork team has behind them. Developed by Jill, massage therapist & reproductive justice worker Somaliah Williams, & the head of Yinova’s bodywork department, […]

Postnatal massage is a wonderful way to get your body back on track after giving birth. An abdominal massage during this time can help with pelvic floor health and digestive and bladder function. Postnatal massage sessions can also focus on reducing stress, improving circulation and reducing muscle tension and joint pain.  Whether you delivered via […]

Our experience at the Yinova center was amazing from the first moment we walked into the center. As Jill Blakeway’s patient I have never felt more cared for in any other professional establishment. Jill was present and listened to my concerns from the first minute and was always there for us in any stage of […]

Anne has over two decades of experience & specializes in women's health. She leads Yinova's renowned Fertility Group. Anne is a licensed & board-certified acupuncturist & herbalist with a Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Health & Science.