After lifelong irregular periods, I had a surprise pregnancy when I was 35. I breastfed my daughter for 3 years afterward, and did not regain my period during that time. I tried some herbs off and on, but did not commit and did not see results. 3.5 years later, I did one round of prometrium (taken vaginally) that restored my period. I did acupuncture 2-3 times a week, and committed to vitex, and other herbs and supplements that supported my blood sugar maintenance, thyroid, and overall health. I saw several infertility doctors who gave me terrible odds of pregnancy (I am 39) and offered me all kinds of drugs. I committed further to charting, and used progesterone cream after ovulating. I read everything on this site and consulted with them twice. After 5 cycles, I am now 10 weeks pregnant!
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.
