Having a baby and the anticipation of the unknown can be both an exhilarating and rocky road.

Having a baby and the anticipation of the unknown can be both an exhilarating and rocky road.

Unfortunately there is nothing about pregnancy that’s particularly uniform, and for some conception comes easier to others. Infertility is a painful subject for many couples, especially when the reasons behind it have not been fully explored nor understood.

Conception and a healthy pregnancy relies heavily on both parents having a balanced body, as well as a healthy mindset. It’s important we get to know and really understand our bodies, and our fertile time, but not so much that it becomes an obsession, which may knock our bodies out of kilter and affect our fertility. Infertility is defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of unprotected regular intercourse. our concern for growing a baby often starts either as soon as we start trying for a baby or once we fall pregnant, but given the toxic load most of us carry around (mentally and physically), both parents should be thinking about a complete detox pre-conception.

For some, allowing 6-12 months for conception seems all to far away, but when we start to consider an intentional detox to prepare the body, this ideally shouldn’t be done within 2-3 months of getting pregnant. The reason being, is if you do release toxins whilst you fall pregnant, the baby may potentially be absorbing those into his or her developing body. Preparing yourselves mentally is equally as important preconception, as stress, past anxieties, or current worries could impact on your ability to conceive if not dealt with. Just as detoxing the body takes time, so too, does the mind.

My preconception treatment plans are designed to lessen the toxic load (mentally & physically), whilst optimising health and nutrition in both mum and dad to improve fertility parameters.

My continuation of care can include: support for a healthy pregnancy, support for pregnancy loss, safe exercise through pregnancy, meditative/ relaxation exercises to help prepare for labour, breastfeeding, post-birth hormone recovery and getting your body back after.

So whether you are thinking about having a baby, trying to conceive, or would just like some additional support – check out my online store, send me a message, or book an appointment with me today!