| As part of our commitment to individualized treatment, we have developed the program so that it can be offered either as an independent stand-alone program to assist women (and men) to achieve fertility or as a conjunctional program that will work with clients already undergoing any one of many current medical methods such as IVF (in vitro fertilization). Based on our clinical experience the conjunctional method greatly increases the success rates of an IVF pregnancy.
One of the unique aspects of our program that makes it stand apart is that it was developed not only to achieve fertility but also an ideal healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. As you may have already encountered, it can be a daunting experience to navigate all of the right and wrong things for your pregnancy. As a drugless program with one of its goals of supporting your overall health, our aim is for you to have the healthiest pregnancy and child possible. This program addresses these concerns and provides a clear roadmap to avoid pitfalls while supporting your health in a foundational way.
In general, the program is twenty-four weeks long, broken down into two main sections, a 12 week "Pre-Conception" stage and a 12 week "Ready to Conceive" stage. The Pre-Conception stage begins with a thorough, in-depth health assessment that includes a detailed health history, lifestyle, nutritional aspects, lab tests and a physical exam. The health assessment looks at components that are often ignored in the conventional medical model such as nutrition, food allergies, lifestyle, stress management as well as indicators of reproductive health. To us a thorough and in-depth health assessment is paramount and foundational, and sets the course for the rest of the program. The purpose of the extensive health assessment is to determine an individual's "Health Index Profile". The health index profile is a quantified result of an individual's overall present state of health. It is also the main yardstick used to gauge a client's Fertility Quotient (chances of fertility). Using the Health Index Profile and Fertility Quotient an individualized, tailor made "Fertility Care Program" is prepared. Unlike the traditional "hard" medical model which overlooks such aspects, we believe that an individual's "Health Index Profile" is the starting point to restorative health and a healthy pregnancy.
The remainder of the "Pre-Conception" program is a treatment plan, including detoxification, optimal nutrition, nutritional supplements, fertility acupuncture, homeopathy, and addressing lifestyle factors. For more detailed information, see the Program page.
Following the 12 week Pre-Conception stage, the "Ready to Conceive" stage begins. During this time, consultations, supplements, and acupuncture treatments are all geared to optimize your timing and chances of conception. Most patients through this program are able to conceive within this 12 week period, and occasionally it is extended by 1-3 more months.
There are cases where the program is modified, depending on where you are when you come to the clinic. For example, some women are already doing extensive acupuncture treatments; others may be already in the middle of an IVF cycle and are looking for immediate support; others still may have already completed a health assessment with another naturopathic doctor. Please rest assured that your case will be evaluated individually, and a personalized treatment plan will be recommended. This type of question or concern is discussed in the initial 1/2 hour 'pre-program visit'.
Clients interested in applying for the Fertility Care Program can register here by downloading the registration form.
»Click here to book your first Fertility Care™ visit.
»Click here to download registration forms for your first visit.
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