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Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy: A Discussion on Fertility Acupuncture Dr. Shahine and Stephanie Gianarelli

The Egg Whisperer Show

Release Date: 10/07/2024

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You all know that I talk about gathering a fertility TEAM when you are a fertility patient. TEAM stands for 

T: Therapist

E: Eating and Exercise

A: Acupuncture

M: Mindfulness and meditation

I’m speaking with two Egg Whisperers visiting with us from Seattle, Washington, Stephanie Gianarelli and Dr. Lora Shahine. They are experts in all aspects of fertility.  I invited them on to discuss the A of TEAM = ACUPUNCTURE. Stephanie is a fertility acupuncturist in downtown Seattle. Dr. Lora Shahine is a reproductive endocrinologist specializing in infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss at Pacific NW Fertility and IVF Specialists in Seattle. Together, they have written a book called Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy.  We are talking about the role that Chinese Medicine plays in fertility treatment, and they will share the benefits of acupuncture during treatment, as well.

Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website

You can learn more about Dr. Lora Shahine and find her book by clicking here.

Stephanie Gianarelli at Acupuncture Northwest

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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.