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The Fourth Trimester: Why Postpartum Healing Matters
Supporting Moms with Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, and Functional Care in San Diego You’ve prepared for birth—but what about after? The...
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May 132 min read


🍪 Lactation Cookies That Actually Work (And Taste Delicious)
A nourishing one-handed snack for breastfeeding moms Posted by Dr. Morgan Zapalac, DAcCH M, M.Ed., L.Ac ., IFM When you're in the thick...
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May 42 min read


Slow Wellness for Postpartum Care
About EAST & WEST: Our Philosophy of Slow Wellness At EAST & WEST, we believe postpartum care isn’t a luxury—it’s a vital necessity. Too...
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May 12 min read


Nourishing Postpartum Chinese Chicken Soup Recipe – A Traditional Healing Dish for Mamas
Welcome, mama (or supportive friends and family!) – and thank you for supporting your healing journey with our Postpartum Chicken Soup Herb Kit from East & West Functional Family Medicine & Acupuncture. Whether you're preparing this dish for yourself or a loved one, this traditional recipe is rooted in generations of Chinese medicine wisdom to support recovery, energy, and emotional balance after birth. This herbal soup is designed to nourish your Blood, replenish your Qi (v
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Apr 135 min read


Placenta Encapsulation: A Natural Path to Postpartum Healing
A collection of placenta encapsulation pills, commonly used for postpartum health support. The postpartum period is a transformative time...
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Feb 144 min read


Essential Baby Registry Guide: Holistic Must-Haves for New Moms, Dads, and Baby
By: Dr. Morgan Zapalac, M.Ed., DAcCHM I. BABY ITEMS A. Bedding & Nursery Waterproof sheet (2) & organic bassinet sheets (2 sets) Pro...
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Oct 25, 20249 min read


Empowering Mothers: Navigating Postpartum Care with Chinese Medicine
Welcoming a new life into the world is a miraculous experience, but the journey of motherhood extends far beyond the delivery room. The...
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May 8, 20242 min read
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