Conceiving and growing a whole new human being is a unique gift that only women have. But fertility issues are a growing concern. If you are having trouble conceiving a baby or have had recurrent miscarriages please know that you are not alone. Infertility affects 1 out of 5 couples and I suspect this number will continue to rise. There are many factors that play a role with infertility and I encourage every woman who is struggling to get pregnant to keep digging deeper and keep asking “Why”?
Medical treatments and interventions like Birth Control pills, Metformin, Clomid, Letrozole, IUI or IVF can be appealing and they have helped many women get pregnant … BUT they do not come without side effects or potential long term complications, including increased risk of certain cancers. In my opinion, they should not be the first choice.
Click on the above picture to take the Fertility Quiz and find out where your "roadblocks" are
Dr Reena hosting a fertility &
pre-conception class for couples
Should invasive treatments be your first choice?
I encourage women to address their underlying foundation and optimize their health first before committing to these expensive & invasive treatments.
Addressing your underlying cause and finding out what your specific defiencies or imbalances is the key to help your body make fertility a priority again.
Many women don’t realize that their body could have “roadblocks” that are affecting her fertility.
Addressing these “roadblocks” will help your body make fertility a priority again.
Here are some ways that these “roadblocks” can affect fertility:
Taking birth control pills in the past can deplete your body of certain key nutrients needed for fertility
Having constant tummy troubles or digestive issues could be interfering with hormone balance
Getting headaches or feeling jittery or irritable when you’re hungry could be a sign of blood sugar imbalances which is a big stress on the body
Poor thyroid function can be a huge factor for fertility issues. A TSH greater than 2.0 should be investigated
Getting sick often or feeling run down all the time could indicate poor immune function
Stress plays a big role with fertility and your future baby’s development
Environmental factors play a significant role in fertility and a child’s development
Certain key nutrients play a critical role in egg quality and hormonal balance
PRECONCEPTION HEALTH
Many women think that Preconception care is just taking a prenatal vitamin and maybe some folic acid…. But this is not true.
True Preconception Care is optimizing a woman’s health, nutrient status, and environment before trying to conceive a baby.
The research indicates that the health of mom and dad before conception impacts not only fertility but, most importantly, the health of the baby….and the health of your baby’s babies!
Preconception Health truly is the best gift you can give your baby and future family.
Here’s why Preconception Health is so important…..
What’s going on?
232 chemicals are found in the umbilical cords of newborn babies. Of these 232 chemicals: 180 cause cancer, 217 are toxic to the brain and nervous system, 208 cause birth defects.
Sperm counts have dropped by 50% worldwide! Healthy sperm is needed to get pregnant and to make a healthy baby!
Healthy eggs are needed for fertility and a healthy baby. Egg quality is important for fertility and a healthy baby.
Obesity, Stress, high cortisol levels, nutrient deficiencies, toxins, and hormonal imbalances can alter the way a baby develops in the womb.
It is important to assess these markers, reduce toxin burden, and optimize nutrient status before trying to conceive!
