Links + Resources
Fertility Resources
Acupuncture: An effective approach for treating infertility
by Amy Moll, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
True North Magazine April/May 2008
www.truenorthparenting.com
Infertility: How much will your baby cost?
Part 1: Understanding your options
by Amy Moll, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
True North Magazine April/May 2009
www.truenorthparenting.com
Infertility: How much will your baby cost?
Part 2: Budgeting for Infertility and Tips for Saving Money Along the Way
by Amy Moll L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
True North Magazine June/July 2009
www.truenorthparenting.com
The Infertility Cure (2004), by Randine Lewis, Ph.D.
Website: www.thefertilesoul.com
Randine Lewis provides clear and vital information on integrating Chinese medicine and acupuncture with western science and infertility treatments. This book is a must read for women wanting to learn more about their bodies and how to improve their fertility in a safe and natural way. Her website provides a wealth of information on fertility issues as well as information on her fertility retreats.
Taking Charge of Your Fertility (2006), by Toni Weschler, MPH
An essential addition to any woman’s library, this book provides simple solutions for determining when a woman is most fertile each month. It has answers to many of the questions women may have, but are too afraid to ask.
Riding the Infertility Roller Coaster (2006), by Iris Waichler, MSW, LCSW
This book is a valuable tool for helping women who feel lost in the medical system, or their voice is not being heard. It helps women learn to be their own advocates and decision makers.
The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness & Women’s Health
www.acupuncturecenter.com
Birthing & Delivery Resources
Birth Support: Local Doulas Offer a Helping Hand
By Amy Moll, L.Ac, Dipl. Ac.
True North Magazine June/July 2008
www.truenorthparenting.com
Motherwise Community Birth Center
464 NE Norton Ave
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 318-6961
www.motherwisebirth.com
Bend Birth Center
375 Northeast Franklin Avenue
Bend, OR 97701
541.749.4660
www.bendbirthcenter.com
Pushed: The American Birth Experience (Book)
By Jennifer Block
An inquiry into the methods and practices of American hospitals for labor and delivery.
Cancer Resources
Acupuncture has been linked to alleviating the nausea associated with chemotherapy and the pain incurred from the constant surgeries that cancer patients undergo. The Mesothelioma Center offers the most comprehensive and current information on asbestos exposure and a complete list of mesothelioma causes.
General
National Institute of Health
Provides great answers to commonly asked questions
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/