I’ve always had hormonal issues and have had irregular periods. Last January I had a miscarriage and it devastated me even though my husband and I weren’t trying for a baby at the time. Afterwards I knew we’d be starting to try soon so I wanted to be proactive and do everything I can. I have been taking maca, vitex, red raspberry, and using topical progesterone cream (Emerita brand) and have now had periods like clockwork – every 28 days and without major cramping like I used to have. I have been seeing an acupuncturist for fertility and have only been eating organic fruits, vegetables, and meats since then. We are going to start trying in the new year for a baby and I hope we conceive easily. Thank you for all of your advice and help. I feel so much more confident on a clean diet and with regular periods that we will get pregnant again.

Dalene Barton-Schuster - Certified Herbalist, Birth Doula

Practicing natural health and herbalism for over 18 years, Dalene received her training and herbal certification under the guidance of Lynn Albers at Yarmony Mt. Herbal College in Colorado in 2000. She went on to become a Certified Birth Doula at Birthingway College of Midwifery in Portland, Oregon in 2007. As a Birth Doula, Dalene has helped to bring many new lives in to this world. Dalene has written 280+ fertility articles and with her vast array of herbal and holistic healing knowledge has helped 1000’s of women on their journey to Motherhood.