I had my first child at 38, conceiving a healthy beautiful girl. I had experienced some health issues during my pregnancy, including both edema and preeclampsia. At that time, I had not pursued acupuncture, until after, when I experienced some tendonitis in my wrists from the hormones of my pregnancy, postpartum. Years previously, I had acupuncture treatment for persistent headaches. So, though it was nothing new to me, I had not known about treatment for fertility or any other pregnancy-related health matters. Once my daughter turned 3, my husband and I decided to try for a second child. I was over 40 and concerns for my health and having a healthy baby weighed on my mind. And, this time, conception was not to come so easily. Much to our disappointment, it took almost a year before we pursued medical intervention. We first went thru all the necessary tests to determine that both of us were healthy. We then pursued a fertility doctor, who confirmed that my ovaries were also healthy. When we were about to begin treatment, we had to postpone another month due to normal ovarian cysts that occur during menstruation. We were very disappointed. However, that month of waiting turned out to be our conception month! We were very excited! After trying for a year, and without any fertility medicine, we did it. Unfortunately, another disappointment, at 12 weeks, I miscarried and lost a lot of blood. This was in April 2011. It was at this time, that I considered acupuncture as a fertility treatment. My friend had been going to Edie Uchida for some time for pre-menopausal issues and was very happy with her results. I researched a little on the internet and was confident that this treatment could help me. I made my appointment with Edie in June 2011, and after assessing me, she began a treatment plan to get my body strong and prepare it for future conceptions. After the significant blood loss, my energy was very low. With treatment and Chinese herbs, I was feeling better, stronger. Also, as an unexpected side benefit, the year before, I had been going to physical therapy for hip pain and the acupuncture gave immediate relief to my hip. In August 2011, I tested positive for pregnancy! I had the normal first trimester fatigue and nausea, but the treatments and herbs helped that. Also, at her suggestion I was to rest a lot more. It was difficult to do this with my work schedule and having an energetic 4 year old, but she encouraged me that this would help my pregnancy be successful. I listened, and pretty soon I was in my 2nd trimester! Ultrasounds showed baby was healthy and expected to be normal. I could breathe easy. Worries about any miscarriages went away. I continued my treatments with Edie thru my 2nd trimester to ease an uncomfortable burning in my stomach, which I assumed to be a form of indigestion, and for overall well-being. She prescribed me safe herbs to nourish my blood. After experiencing preeclampsia with my first pregnancy, I was told that I would likely have this again. I assumed I would have the edema also. But, this pregnancy was to be different. I had no complications with the pregnancy other than mild digestive discomforts. Due to my busy work and life schedule, it was harder for me to keep my appointments with Edie and stopped before my 3rd trimester. I gave birth to a beautiful 8lb 15oz boy on April 21, 2012. I was 43 years old and never dreamed of having a baby this late in my life. I returned to Edie for postpartum treatment, just to get my body back to feeling good. Both my pregnancy and my postpartum health was a huge difference as to my first pregnancy. Thanks to Edie Uchida and her knowledge and treatments! – C. Ocampo, Kapolei