Preconception Health Program

How can Naturopathic Medicine help with Preconception care?

Naturopathic medicine can bring a couple to optimal health before

conception, which would result in long-term benefits for the

parents and child.

Care for a pregnant woman and her unborn child should begin three months before

conception, while the follicle is developing or possibly even before.

There are various areas in which Preconception care can help:


•	screening for essential trace elements and for toxic metals avoiding everyday
	environmental hazards
•	exercising regularly and reducing stress
•	treating reproductive and fertility problems in both prospective parents
•	detoxifying
•	treating food and chemical allergies
•	treating infection, especially that of the genito-urinary type

	Preconception care should be part of any preventative health care
	system and education should begin before a couple decides to get
	pregnant. Statistically, 50% of pregnancies are unplanned and often
	occur soon after women stop birth control. If a woman has been taking
	oral contraceptives, this is even more important because the use of oral
	contraceptives reduce folic acid, vitamins B6, B12, C, magnesium and
	zinc. Complications can occur if these essential needs are not fulfilled.

There are many benefits that come from preconception care.

Preconception health care can help to:

•	improve fertility and resolve infertility in both men & women
•	ensure a normal, healthy full-term pregnancy (prevent miscarriage, premature birth
	and stillbirth)
•	ensure a natural un-medicated birth
•	avoid postnatal depression
•	ensure successful breastfeeding
•	ensure a very happy, healthy baby

If you are thinking about getting pregnant, consult your Naturopathic Doctor on ways you

can reach your optimal health and take preventive measures to ensure a healthy and

happy life for your baby and yourself.