The most important phase of pregnancy may happen before you’re pregnant. Discover why the three months before conception—known as Trimester Zero—are critical for fertility and how acupuncture can help prepare the body for pregnancy.

If you stopped birth control because you’re ready to get pregnant — but your period hasn’t returned — you’re not alone. As an acupuncturist specializing in women’s hormonal health in Nashville, I receive two to three calls each month from women navigating post-pill amenorrhea. They were told: “Your period should come back right away.” And when it doesn’t, they start to worry. Let’s talk about why this happens — and what you can do about it. What Is Post-Pill Amenorrhea? Post-