Yinstill Reproductive Wellness

Dr. Spence has been helping me manage my and hip issues. He takes the time to listen carefully and observe. His needling technique is articulate and precise, providing targeted relief. I highly recommend Dr. Spence to anyone seeking effective and acupuncture care.

R.K.

We recommend all our patients incorporate the care of PCRM: Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine early on their path to pregnancy. Get your referral process started now

https://www.pacificfertility.ca/get-started/request-referral

PERFORMED AROUND THE TIME OF EMBRYO TRANSFER

32% increase in pregnancy rate
30% increase in live births
43% reduction of miscarriage

A systematic review and meta-analysis, 20 trials - 5130 women included in review, all primarily from the U.S., South America, and Europe

Acupuncture performed around the time of embryo transfer: a systematic review and meta-analysis This was a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the efficacy, effectiveness and safety of acupuncture as an adjunct to embryo transfer compared with controls to improve reproductive outcomes. The primary outcome was clinical pregnancy. Twenty trials and 5130 women were included in the revi...

recommended by PCRM: Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine

Fertility Wellness | Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine In order to optimize your chances of success with fertility treatments, the physicians at PCRM advocate for a healthy lifestyle. Learn more about fertility wellness.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE - interview with Registered Clinical Counsellor, Alexandra Stewart. We dive into her personal fertility and miscarriage journey, and then discuss challenges that come up for women and couples and how they can better support one another, and why it is important to seek out professional support throughout these challenging times (you do not have to do this all alone).

Emotional Support for Miscarriage In this interview with Registered Clinical Counsellor, Alexandra Stewart, we dive into her personal fertility and miscarriage journey, and then discuss chall...

NEW CONCEPTION CHANNEL PODCAST:
Treating Infertility & Miscarriage Trauma with EMDR

Interview with Kara Kalin, RCC, EMDR. In this episode we dive deep into the trauma that is associated with infertility, IVF, miscarriage, stillbirth, and as well as birth itself. These traumas plant fear, sometimes to the point of paralysis, making life and the struggles at hand seem impossible to overcome.

The idea that trauma from your past may also be playing into your current challenges and traumas should not only be considered, but worked through with someone who has the right tools.

~ Spence

Treating Infertility & Miscarriage Trauma with EMDR Interview with Kara Kalin, RCC, EMDR. In this episode we dive deep into the trauma that is associated with infertility, IVF, miscarriage, stillbirth, and as ...

“...maternal STRESS, EVALUATED BEFORE PREGNANCY, is associated with POOR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH, measured as glucose levels DURING PREGNANCY,” said study author Lidia Mínguez-Alarcón, Ph.D., of Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, Mass. “Our results highlight the importance of considering preconception as a sensitive window of stress in relation to cardiovascular health during pregnancy. A few ways women can lower their stress levels include being more active, avoiding alcohol and drugs, eating healthy and avoiding isolation.”

Women undergoing fertility treatment who are stressed may have heart health issues during pregnancy A new Journal of the Endocrine Society study among women attending a fertility center found that those with more stress before pregnancy had higher blood sugar levels during pregnancy, which is a sign of weaker cardiovascular health.

NEW CONCEPTION CHANNEL PODCAST:
Mental-Emotional Advice for Couples Facing Infertility

Interview with Holly Yager, RCC. Holly and I have both worked in the reproductive health field in Vancouver for over 20 years now. I have known and trusted her for that entire time. Today we circle back and connect, with 20+ years of experience working with couples facing infertility, and talk about what we have learned, and what can help the mental-emotional journey of people struggling with getting pregnant and starting or expanding their family.

~ Spence

Mental-Emotional Advice for Couples Facing Infertility Interview with Holly Yager, RCC. Holly and I have both worked in the reproductive health field in Vancouver for over 20 years now. I have known and trusted h...

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Part 2 of a 2 part series regarding for optimization. Which supplements should you take to help you get pregnant. Advanced supplementation is an integral element of our fertility optimization program because many conditions that cause or contribute to infertility can be effectively treated using the right supplements.

Best Supplements for Infertility 2023 [Part 2] Part 2 of a 2 part series regarding for optimization. Which supplements should you take to help you get pregnant. Advanced supplement...

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Join us in an amazing interview with Robyn Gooding, where she shares the mental-emotional rollercoaster ride of her infertility story so eloquently. She then continues to detail and outline her path to figuring out how to live differently with these circumstances. The wisdom she shares is very important if you find yourself struggling with getting or staying pregnant.

Dr. Liza Klassen, ND

Infertility Story & Mentorship Join us in an amazing interview with Robyn Gooding, where she shares the mental-emotional rollercoaster ride of her infertility story so eloquently. She then...

Acupuncture significantly increases IVF success
Recent research (Meta-analysis published July 2023) has illuminated the tangible benefits of acupuncture in IVF treatments. A systematic review and meta-analysis involving 4,757 participants found that acupuncture:

- Increased implantation rates by 28%
- Increased IVF clinical pregnancy rates by 33%
- Increased live birth rates by 33%
- Decreased the risk of biochemical pregnancies by 51%

The studies have shown that a series of acupuncture in the weeks leading up to retrieval/transfer and acupuncture immediately before and after transfer onsite on transfer day increases IVF/FET success.

Effects of acupuncture on pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis - Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics Purpose To evaluate the effects of acupuncture on IVF-ET outcomes. Methods Digital databases, including Pubmed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, the Web of Science and ScienceDirect, were searched from their inception to July 2022. The MeSH terms we used included: acupuncture, in vitro fertilization, a...

NEW CONCEPTION CHANNEL PODCAST EPISODE:
Rewire Your Nervous System fro Fertility

Interview with Olivia ‘Liv’ Marie (Keepupwithliv), hosted by Dr Spence Olsson-Pentland & Dr Liza Klassen. Recalibrate your nervous system, release what’s holding you back & be cracked open to embody your fertility.

So many things people do to ‘optimize fertility’ are attempting to do the same thing; regulate our autonomic nervous system so that ‘fight & flight’ shuts off more, allowing ‘feed & breed’ to flourish (i.e. fertility). This podcast goes through simple down to earth ways to incorporate daily practices that will truly make a difference in both your life and reproductive potential.

Rewire Your Nervous System for Fertility Interview with Olivia 'Liv' Marie. Recalibrate your nervous system, release what's holding you back & be cracked open to embody your . ...

[new podcast episode] Shelley talks about the importance of her supportive family. The necessary boundaries that she had to set with work. Her polypectomy. The intimate ins/outs of IVF - 3 embryos, 1 healthy baby girl! How a pandemic pregnancy played out. Birth and the instinct of trusting your gut. The vital role of acupuncture in cultivating a fertile life. All the things wellness that influenced her journey and outcome. Zendaya - the gift. Parenting by courage (single) pros and cons. And writing a book through this whole path to pregnancy.

You Only Need One Good Egg - Manifesting a Miracle Interview with Author and Parent by Courage, Shelley-Anne Vidal. Shelley shares her personal journey to parenthood as a single woman. BUY HER BOOK NOW ON AMA...

🌱 TCM Tuesday 🌱⁠
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Traditional Chinese Medicine is an integral part of Yinstill Reproductive Wellness and, because of this, we wanted to share a bit about why we believe in personalized treatments:⁠
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We wanted to start off by sharing a quote from a text by Hsu Ta-ch’un in 1757, translated by Paul Unshuld: ⁠
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‘Illnesses may be identical but the persons suffering from them are different. The...emotions and the...excesses affecting people are not the same. Some people may be strong and others weak as far as their Qi or the condition of their body is concerned. If one treats all those patients who appear to suffer from one identical illness with one and the same therapy, one may hit the nature of the illness, but one’s approach may still be exactly contraindicated by the influences of Qi that determine the condition of the individual patient’s body.’ ⁠
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💕🧑🏻‍⚕️ Because of this concept, we work closely and carefully with each of our clients to create an individualized treatment plan to get to the root of unexplained infertility, PCOS, and other diagnoses.

📣 It is Infertility Awareness Week! 📣⁠
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1 in 6 Canadians are faced with challenges when looking to grow their family and this week is meant to open conversations, raise awareness, and connect people struggling with infertility. ⁠
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If you are someone who went through or are going through infertility - tell your story. Whether you talk to a loved one, a friend, a friend of a friend, or a broader audience, your honesty and strength will help someone. ⁠
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💕 Remember that someone you know or in your community is likely experiencing infertility. Be mindful and be kind, always. 💕⁠
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📚 Visit our blog and The Conception Channel, resources we provide that strive to educate, empower, and connect.

Happy Earth Day! 🌍️😍

"The Earth is what we all have in common."

-Wendell Barry

💁🏻‍♀️ In Chinese medicine we refer to a frustrated or emotional time as ‘qi’ stagnation. In other words, “blockage”. Easing this stagnation and transforming it into smoother emotions are important in healing and allowing our bodies to settle during a stressful time. Stress hormones such as cortisol are likely running high and this is a time to be compassionate to yourself; allowing your ‘self’ to heal.⁠
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🫁 When it feels impossible to start it can be difficult to know what to do first. The first practice that can steer you towards a more balanced state of mind is breath. Deep, meditative breath.⁠
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📚 To learn about our recommended breath technique to reduce stress, visit ‘Surrendering to Yourself One Breath at a Time’ by following the link in our bio.

🥳Happy Birthday Laura!! Love your Yinstill Family!🥳⁠
We wish you the most amazing trip around the sun, filled with an abundance of LOVE, LAUGHTER, PEACE, HEALTH and FAMILY! 💙

🌱 TCM Tuesday 🌱⁠
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Traditional Chinese Medicine is an integral part of Yinstill Reproductive Wellness and, because of this, we wanted to share a little about Springtime with a TCM perspective: ⁠
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Spring, a time of regeneration, renewal, and new beginnings. In TCM, the Liver, Gallbladder, and the wood element are associated with the Spring season. Here are some tips to transition into the season using TCM theory: ⁠
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🪵 To support the Wood Element, calm the nervous system and ease into a more relaxed state. Take time during the day to transition between activities, receive acupuncture, listen to soothing music, meditate, or read. ⁠
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🥬 To support the Liver and Gallbladder, the diet should be the lightest of the year and contain foods that are nutrient dense, such as dark leafy greens.⁠
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🍎 If you crave sour foods that may be your Liver communicating that it needs an extra boost, so be sure to include apple cider vinegar and sweet and sour recipes in your diet.⁠
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🧘🏾‍♀️Try to stay calm, especially during the spring. Don’t get caught up in spring’s intense new energies. Take things easy and go at your own pace; take a nice long walk in the park or do other gentle yin exercises to relax your mind, body, and spirit. Let go of any stressful situations that you can and do an activity or hobby that you enjoy.

🌱 Looking for help optimizing your fertility? 🌱 Our team at Yinstill Reproductive Wellness can help you with:

> Unexplained Infertility
> Advanced Maternal Age
> PCOS
> Endometriosis
> Diminished Ovarian Reserve
> Male Factor Infertility
> Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
> IVF Cycle
> Donor Support Cycle

📚 To learn more about the reproductive health conditions we treat, click here:

https://yinstill.com/treatment-options/

Today is Good Friday and the start of the long weekend, but WE ARE OPEN! 🐰💖

Both Vancouver and Surrey locations are open over Easter! 🐰😍

Book yourself in for some self care love this holiday weekend! 🥰

Weekly contemplation 💭

🙋🏽‍♀️ Cortisol and Progesterone are the two hormones that are responsible for dealing with stress and for maintaining a healthy pregnancy. ⁠
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👉 To learn more about the link between infertility and stress, visit Dr. Marni Ross’s blog, ‘The Stress and Infertility Connection’ by following the link in our bio.

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The expertise of an experienced and qualified fertility coach can be really helpful to those feeling overwhelmed with infertility, providing extra physical, mental, and emotional support needed as you navigate your path to pregnancy.

As the former president of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of British Columbia and the provincial BC TCM quality assurance committee, Dr. Pentland is well respected by peers and patients alike. He remains actively involved in educating healthcare colleagues and the public on the powerful benefits of Chinese medicine & acupuncture, working steadily on the integration of ancient Daoist wisdom into modern western life as a way to build awareness about reproductive health.

Since 2004, Dr. Spence Pentland TCM, has focused exclusively on treating reproductive health stress & pain, including infertility, IVF support, endometriosis, PCOS, recurrent pregnancy loss, prostatitis, erectile dysfunction and premature ej*******on. After pursuing undergraduate studies in botany, herbology and horticulture, he graduated with his doctor of TCM from the acclaimed International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, BC, before completing his internship at Anhui Hospital of TCM, Hefei City, China. In 2008, he obtained certification with the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM). In 2015 Dr. Pentland also obtained certification with the Canadian Association of Oriental Obstetrical Medicine (CAOOM).

LINK IN BIO to learn more about Fertility Coaching and how Dr. Pentland can help you in your journey to parenthood.

Did you know? 🤔

Acupuncture weekly can help the male factor of infertility! 👨🏻‍🦱🧔🏽‍♂️

When administered consistently it can help:

- improve blood flow and nutrition to the testicles and developing s***m 🩸
- lower scrotal temperatures (in the world of s***m, heat is public enemy #1) 🌡️
- reduces stress and improves overall health. ❤️‍🩹