I visited Julie three times for acupuncture a few weeks ago to induce labor.
I wanted her to know that Thomas was born at home on Wednesday, January 11th at 1:20 am.
My contractions began at 11 PM. Labor was 2 .5 hours long from start to finish and the baby came so quickly that my husband and I delivered him ourselves in our bathroom with our doula and midwives arriving shortly after he was born! Thomas is healthy, nursing beautifully and I am feeling well.
Just wanted to pass along the story and say thanks to Julie for her wonderful treatments which I believe helped my body to prepare for the birth. Thanks so much to The Nest!
-Jill
“Jennifer, how can I thank you enough for the support you gave us through the pregnancy, labor and delivery of Elenor? We would have never managed without you, for sure. Your faith in our ability to make it through was so valuable. You really are a gem.”
- Steph, Chris, Gus & Elenor
“Thankfully, Jennifer came to us at the drop of a hat to help me bring our beautiful baby into this world. I was having troubles getting my contractions to kick in after a 24-hour lapse of time since my water had broke. My doctor was hot on my tail waiting for progress so Jennifer poked and zapped me where it counts and brought me from a 4cm to 6cm dilation just in time to keep the doc at bay. Athenia was out in no time.”
- Alicia
“Jennifer helped me through acupuncture to dilate from 7cm to 10cm, in about 30 minutes, after my labor had stalled out. If she had not been present at my birth, I would have likely been in labor for at least a few more hours and/or faced unwanted medical interventions. If a woman were attempting to have a natural childbirth experience, I would highly recommend Jennifer Paschen. Not only is she an amazing acupuncturist, for the above reasons, but also during labor she offers tremendous support since she too delivered a child naturally. She is also helpful postpartum in getting your body to return to a healthy state. I am thankful that I have her in my life!”
- Aggie Dziedziech-Eckert, DDS
“I approached acupuncture for fertility after having tried to conceive on my own for six months. I was frustrated with the traditional medical advice of my doctor, who would have placed me on fertility drugs immediately, in light of my irregular cycles. I wasn’t ready to give up on my body and I wanted move forward, which brought me to The Nest. Not only did Jennifer’s treatments address the symptoms of my infertility, they also sought to alleviate the root of the problem. This method had a wonderful calming effect on my overall sense of well being and I’m sure contributed to my success in finally achieving pregnancy, naturally, after about four months of treatment. Alleviating the anxiety associated with infertility is a huge part of the battle, and I can’t say enough good things about the high level of care and attention that I received at The Nest.”
- S.R.
“I had been reading about how acupuncture has helped a lot of women with infertility and I thought I wouldgive it a try. I told myself that I needed to try everything possible before resorting to IVF. I started seeing Jennifer for acupuncture and after my first treatment, I was hooked. Not only did I feel calm, but I was sleeping better at night and my periods became very regular and I was more focused and less stressed out. Much to our pleasure, after about 16 acupuncture treatments, my husband and I became pregnant NATURALLY. I REALLY believe it was because of the benefits of acupuncture.”
- Claire
“I recommend The Nest to my patients for general health & well being and for issues relating to fertility & pregnancy concerns, such as back pain & turning breech babies. My patients are always very satisfied by the practitioners’ expertise, warmth, & efficacy. The Nest continues to be the first place I turn to help optimize my patients’ health!”
- Sara Eggemeier, CNM
“Jennifer has a passion and love for childbirth that is essential to working with women in labor. She draws from her vast knowledge and experience to help women have the birth experience they want. Her respect and awe of the birth process is evident and her ability to be with women in each changing moment is vital to this process. Her commitment to natural birth and to each individual woman’s needs is reflected in her extensive knowledge of labor and birth treatments. She adds a healing and positively energetic presence to birth.”
- Gwen Riddell, CNM
“My husband and I decided we’d like to expand our family and have another child. We had struggled with infertility in the past and knew we didn’t want to go the route of invasive medical treatments again! I had luck with acupuncture for other health issues in the past and contacted The Nest for help in regulating my menstrual cycle and helping my body achieve optimum health for conception. Well, 5 weeks later we had a positive pregnancy test! Thanks to Jennifer for everything!!”
- Kim
“I started seeing Jennifer for treatments after suffering four consecutive miscarriages in a year. Needless to say I was an emotional and physical wreck. After my initial consultation, Jennifer recommended weekly acupuncture treatments, a modified diet and herbs. What struck me the most at my first visit was what a good listener Jennifer was. I felt that for the first time I was really being heard, something I had not experienced with my western doctor. The atmosphere at The Nest really helped put me at ease during what was a very difficult time. The space is clean and peaceful and I always left feeling very relaxed. I started to feel stronger and more balanced very soon after our first session. I conceived again after a couple months of treatments. I am very happy to say that I am now 28 weeks pregnant and every indication is that this baby is doing great. I feel that the care and consultation I received under Jennifer are a big part of this success and would recommend her to anyone who was suffering from similar problems.”
- L.E.
“I am 40 years old and had been trying for 1 1/2 years to get pregnant. I was told by a reproductive endocrinologist that I didn’t ovulate and I needed to have IVF. I refused to believe that I needed such an invasive treatment to do something that my body knew how to do naturally. I turned to Jennifer Paschen at The Nest. Through twice-weekly acupuncture sessions, herbal therapy and small diet changes I was thrilled to find myself pregnant only two months after starting treatment!
“Jennifer and her staff are wonderful, wise, caring people. I feel that they are truly my partners in my health, well-being and now my pregnancy. The Nest is a warm, inviting space with an aura of calm and hope. I recommend The Nest to anyone who is dealing with reproductive issues or who just wants to take control of their health.”
- Sharon R.
“If there is anywhere in the entire world to relax, The Nest is the place.”
- Maci, age 10
“Jen, I just wanted to tell you what an amazing thing the encapsulated placenta has been for us! My milk supply is way way way better than it was with Georgia, and although I’m as tired as you’d suspect with a newborn and a 2 year old, I haven’t had any big blues or post-partum fatigue. So, one million thanks to you – I’m a believer!.”
- Jill
“My daughter (now four) had eczema for over two years that did not respond to Western oral medications and creams, and quite frankly I was at wit’s end. Her eczema was so terrible — she frequently scratched at her skin, had sores on her arms and legs and slept poorly due to discomfort. I decided to try an Eastern approach and took her to see Jennifer Paschen. My daughter’s skin responded immediately to treatment with acupuncture and herbs. In addition, Jennifer taught us about the importance of eating proper healing foods for my daughter’s condition. Not only did her skin respond well to the treatments and dietary changes, but her entire temperament and sleep habits improved as well. My daughter looks forward to her appointments with Jennifer and we refer to her acupuncture treatments as getting ‘fairy kisses.’”
- Diane
