At 39, a woman in Shanghai conceived in 2020. After her baby was born in 2021, her next concern was having enough breast milk. Then came a new question: how to respond to her newborn’s digestive discomfort and unsettled sleep.
Her story continued across three distinct stages of care. Case 2 in my reproductive-health manuscript records the different herbal pouches used at each stage and the changes described afterward.
By Qingcai Wang, MD, PhD, developer of External Herbal Pouch Therapy and founder of Five Essences.
First, conception at 39
The account begins in 2020. A 39-year-old woman from Shanghai used the formulation recorded as the Menstrual Disorders Herbal Pouch and subsequently conceived.
This part of the record establishes the sequence: external pouch use, followed by conception. It does not specify how long she had been trying or how much time passed before pregnancy. Her child was born in 2021.
After birth, the question changed
Following the birth, she described insufficient breast milk. Her focus had shifted from preparing for pregnancy to feeding her baby.
A different formulation, called the Effective Breastfeeding Herbal Pouch in the manuscript, was used for that concern. The case account describes an abundant milk supply within days.
That observation belongs to the breastfeeding formulation. Keeping the product names distinct preserves what happened at each stage of her care.
Then her newborn needed attention
At just over 20 days old, the infant was described as having bloating, indigestion, restless sleep and frequent crying. The mother raised these concerns with me.
The historical record describes an individualized approach using a reduced-weight Spleen-Tonifying Herbal Pouch, with application modified for the infant. Ten days later, the mother reported significant improvement in her child’s health and well-being.
The excerpt gives that overall report rather than separate measurements for digestion, crying or sleep. The newborn episode is a historical observation, not a home-use protocol. It does not establish infant safety, and parents should not reproduce it using a retail pouch.
One family, three different stages of care
The most useful detail in this story is its continuity. The record follows the same mother from conception into early parenthood, while identifying a different formulation for each concern:
- Before pregnancy: the menstrual-focused pouch, followed by conception.
- After birth: the breastfeeding-focused pouch, followed by the milk-supply change described in the account.
- For the newborn: a separately modified pouch, followed by the mother’s report ten days later.
This is one selected, uncontrolled case. It records experiences and their timing; it cannot establish which changes were caused by the pouches or predict another family’s outcome.
Three practical questions for readers
Was the same pouch used throughout?
No. The manuscript describes three formulations. The breastfeeding and infant observations should not be attributed to the preconception pouch.
What does this mean for a parent with feeding or newborn concerns?
Arrange a feeding assessment with your baby’s clinician or a qualified lactation professional. For newborn digestive discomfort, frequent crying or changes in feeding, contact the pediatrician rather than trying to recreate this historical routine.
A baby aged three months or younger with a rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher needs immediate contact with a pediatrician. See the American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidance on fever in babies.
Where does Fertility Nourish fit today?
For adult women exploring an external preconception routine, Five Essences now offers Fertility Nourish Herbal Pouch. Dry herbs remain enclosed in a sealed fabric pouch worn against the navel with a reusable belt. There is nothing to swallow or brew.
The earlier menstrual formulation is identified by its historical name above; the current product page provides today’s intended use and directions. Fertility Nourish is a complementary preconception wellness product, not a breastfeeding or infant product.
Review its ingredients and use with your clinician while keeping recommended fertility care in place. Stop if pregnancy is suspected or confirmed, or if a skin reaction occurs.
If you’re trying to conceive in your late 30s, our guides to how long it takes to get pregnant and low AMH and egg reserve explain what’s normal at each age.
Source and author disclosure
This article summarizes Case 2 of External Herbal Pouch Therapy for Female Infertility and Menstrual Disorders: A Case Series on Efficacy and Patient Experiences. Outcomes are presented as described in the supplied manuscript and patient communications. I developed the pouch formulations and have a commercial interest in Five Essences products.
Explore Fertility Nourish: see its current directions, product details and ordering information.