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06/02/2026

04/24/2026

I don’t like the label “infertile.” I prefer to say “experiencing fertility challenges,” because you are so much more than a diagnosis.

1 in 6 couples experience fertility challenges, yet it can feel incredibly lonely.

The negative test you process quietly before starting your day.
Your period starting at your friend’s baby shower.
Having to answer “when are you going to have a baby” for the 4,000th time, while quietly crying inside.
The early loss that goes unacknowledged.
Watching others get pregnant “accidentally,” while you are doing everything you can to support your body.

If you are walking this path, please know you are not broken. Your body is a complex, intelligent, and resilient system that is always working to heal and adapt.

Your reproductive outcomes do not define you.
You are whole and worthy, exactly as you are.
And you are not alone.

If you are needing support, guidance, or simply someone who understands this journey on a deeper level, I am here for you.

🤍 Dr. Ashley Richiardi DC

03/05/2026

March is Pregnancy After Loss Awareness Month, a time set aside to hold space for families who are navigating the tender, complicated path of pregnancy after miscarriage, stillbirth, or other perinatal loss. It’s a month to gently acknowledge the reality that joy and grief can exist side by side… and that both deserve to be seen and supported. 🫶🏻

For many parents, becoming pregnant again after loss is not simply a “fresh start.” It is a step forward while still carrying the memory of a child who is deeply loved and missed. Studies show that 50–80% of women become pregnant again within 12–18 months following a perinatal loss, statistics don’t capture the emotional weight of that journey. Behind each number is a family learning how to hope again while protecting their an already broken heart.

Pregnancy after loss can feel like walking a delicate line between fear and hope. There may be moments of deep happiness and excitement, followed by waves of anxiety that can blindside from nowhere. Early appointments can feel overwhelming. Milestones may bring both relief and renewed worry. Even sharing the news with others can feel complicated. 💔

If you are pregnant after loss, it’s important to know that whatever you are feeling is valid. The fear. The joy. The hesitation. The love. The grief that still lingers. Emotions often shift throughout the pregnancy… intense in the early weeks for some, easing over time for others but there is no “right” way to move through this experience.

This month, we honour the strength it takes to try again, the courage it takes to hope again, and the love that connects every part of the journey. By speaking openly and offering compassionate support, we can help ensure that no parent feels alone while navigating pregnancy and parenting after loss. ✨🫶🏻

02/20/2026

Adhesions are bands of scar tissue that can form after surgery, trauma, infection, or chronic inflammation from conditions like endometriosis. They can tether organs, restrict movement, block fallopian tubes, and contribute to pain and fertility challenges.

Gentle, non-surgical therapies like Mercier Pelvic Therapy, visceral manipulation, and NIR light can help restore mobility and function. Anti-inflammatory nutrition and targeted supplements also support the body’s natural tissue repair and reduce chronic inflammation, creating a better environment for optimal reproductive health.

Curious if adhesions could be affecting your pelvic health and fertility? Learn more about causes, symptoms, and healing strategies in our latest blog.

https://www.bbnaturalhealth.com/blog

02/13/2026

All you need is love...and an adjustment 😉

12/07/2025

11/21/2025

A C-section isn’t a simple surgery. They cut through about 6-7 layers of tissue: skin, fat, fascia (connective tissue over the muscles), separation of the abdominal muscles, the peritoneum, and then the uterus itself (including the myometrium and often the endometrial lining). If the uterine lining is stitched into the scar, it can increase the risk of adhesions, niche defects (isthmoceles), chronic pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, endometriosis, and secondary infertility. Because this is deep, layered trauma, the healing process is more complex than most people are told.

Supporting proper healing after a C-section is so important and often overlooked. Mercier Therapy is a form of deep pelvic visceral manipulation that helps release adhesions, restore healthy movement of the reproductive organs, and improve blood and lymphatic flow to the area helping restore function and fertility.

AJOG Expert Review: Uterine closure after cesarean delivery: surgical principles, biological rationale, and clinical implications - First layer for approximation of the endometrium
(A) The suture starts at one end of the hysterotomy with closely spaced, parallel stitches along the endomyometrial junction. Applying gentle tension prevents tearing or strangulation of the tissue. (B) If the tissue appears fragile, a slightly oblique needle angle can be used to incorporate more myometrial fibres and ensure secure approximation. https://ow.ly/Z0iq50Xt5Jv

11/11/2025

10/24/2025

The goal is consistency, not perfection ✨