Having used acupuncture as my primary health care for most of my adult life, I sought out Jeanette for maintenance of my overall health and for support through conception,  pregnancy, and delivery of my first child.  I consider the care I received from her to be the most important and necessary of all care I received during my pregnancy.  Not only did her acupuncture and herbal treatments greatly ease the nausea and fatigue I felt my first trimester, but her care helped me feel physically comfortable and energetic throughout my second and third trimesters.  Her experienced, insightful, and intuitive treatments relieved classic pregnancy symptoms such as heartburn, indigestion, back pain, and sleeplessness—all while concurrently addressing the ongoing hormonal and emotional shifts of pregnancy.  Additionally, while planning a home birth, Jeannette worked co-operatively with my midwife to anticipate how acupuncture could help facilitate a natural birth at home.  Jeanette provided acupuncture treatments when I was 10 days past my “due date” to support my body into labor.  I delivered a healthy, beautiful baby boy at home.  Jeanette’s postpartum treatments and herbs supported my postpartum recovery and have continued to help my body obtain hormonal balance.  I recommend her unconditionally!   

-Another happy mother

Four months later, I discovered I was pregnant! Jeanette's treatments were excellent for my nausea and anxiety over a possible miscarriage during the first trimester, and later for my overall energy level and preparation for childbirth. I loved every moment of pregnancy, even as I looked forward to meeting my child on his birth day.

Our beautiful and vibrant son was born in January, full of life energy. He is an alert and happy boy, and I am convinced it was Jeanette's acupuncture treatments that helped keep us both healthy throughout the pregnancy. Thanks, Jeanette!

-a happy mom

"I am not sure how I first heard about the success of acupuncture for infertility, but everything I read seemed to end with positive results.  So, after 3 years of attempting to get pregnant - riding the roller coaster ride of pills, IUI procedures & surgery – and having no success, I was willing to try just about anything.  I felt like my biological clock was ticking and decided the best course of action for me was to combine both Eastern Medicine (acupuncture) and stronger Western medicine (in the form of daily shots with the IUI procedure).

When I started seeing Jeanette, I mentioned 3 problem areas I wanted to correct. First was a lack of energy & motivation that had plagued me for years.  I had long since given up on getting it back, attributing the change to age. Second, painful menstrual cramps on day 1-2 (not caused by endometriosis) that no amount of Advil could help. And Third – the infertility issue.

From the first meeting with Jeanette, I knew something was going to be different. She began by asking questions that were so “right on the mark”, unlike anything any doctor had ever asked.  It was as if she knew exactly what was going on with me physically.  I left that first meeting thinking, “finally someone who understands”.

I began twice weekly sessions with Jeanette in late April of 2005.  Soon my energy level and motivation started to come back.  I started to recognize the old me from my college days!  By June, two Advil were able to handle my menstrual cramps.  Not 2 every 4-6 hours, but 2 period the day of my cramps and that’s all!  I was jumping for joy and actually excited to see what the next month would bring.

We continued with twice weekly appointments right up until my first IUI procedure in late July.  We then cut back to once a week and “waited” for the results.  The IUI procedure was not successful but 1 Advil on the day of my cramps was all I needed!  It was “two down and one to go”.  I was sure by the next months cycle I wouldn’t need any Advil at all, and I didn’t.  The second IUI procedure was successful and I was pregnant!! Only 4 months after I started seeing Jeanette!

I continued seeing Jeanette throughout my pregnancy with weekly appointments in the first trimester.  We cut back to once every third week in the second & third trimesters, & then back to weekly for my last month. Aside from a little nausea in the beginning, my pregnancy was a breeze.  I never had any aches and pains, swelling or that desire toward the end to “get this kid out of me”.  I felt great and people said I looked great.  I am so sure the acupuncture made all the difference, not only in getting pregnant but also in the quality of my pregnancy.  I would (and have) recommended acupuncture to anyone having trouble getting pregnant.  Next time around I’m going to try just the acupuncture.  Thank you Jeanette, and I’ll be back!"

While I was undergoing treatment, I learned Jeanette specialized in fertility issues. My husband and I spent almost four years trying to conceive, including one IVF cycle without any success. We decided to try IVF one more time. I was treated by Jeanette prior to starting the medication regime and continued through the waiting period following embryo transfer. I had a significantly improved cycle as compared to the first and we finally got good news.

I continued my acupuncture treatments weekly through the first trimester and then biweekly until I gave birth to a beautiful healthy girl. Throughout my pregnancy I felt great, had no morning sickness, and was able to exercise the entire time. I am convinced that acupuncture made this pregnancy possible.

Jeanette was so supportive through the process of undergoing IVF. Acupuncture was also a stress relief and helped to regulate my mood. I cannot say enough positive things about acupuncture and the care I received from Jeanette. If we decide to have another child, I would start acupuncture again."

-a happy mother

"I had my first child, Emmaline Gabrielle, when I was 39 years old. It was a difficult pregnancy; in that I felt nauseous all day, every day for the entire 9 months and Emmaline was breech the entire pregnancy as well. I knew I wanted to have a second child, but I wasn't relishing the prospect of being nauseous again, so I decided to seek out an acupuncturist to prepare for this pregnancy.

I saw Jeanette Moy every week for 3 months before we even tried to conceive our second child. And then when we did conceive, I continued to see her once a week for the entire first trimester. I felt great; this pregnancy felt completely different.

We took a hiatus from acupuncture during the second trimester, per Jeanette's counsel and then returned to our once a week sessions during my third trimester. It was a completely different experience: no nausea, no breech presentation, no complications; I went into labor naturally two days before my official due date and delivered my second child, Giles Leie at 43 feeling wonderful and blessed. I couldn't be happier that I worked with Jeanette; I highly recommendher to everyone!"

-Therese M. Fafard

Last revised: 5/4/08