For many couples making a baby is a natural process that takes place without a glitch. However, sometimes it just doesn’t work out that easily. It seems so simple. Sperm meets egg, cells divide, wait nine months and ta da… baby is born!  Actually, all the steps are so complicated that it’s a bit of a miracle that it ever works out. Add to this the factors that more and more couples are starting later in their lives, when the fertility cycle is winding down, and that our bodies are exposed to more and more exogenous hormones (xeno-estrogens) in the form of plastics, pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals and we have the spicy cocktail which leads to so many couples struggling to conceive.

Whether you are planning for a pregnancy months from now, preserving your fertility as you hear your biological clock ticking, or are actively treating your infertility, it is possible to get help. Taking steps to improve your health will not only improve your chances of a successful conception, it will make for a healthier pregnancy and a healthier baby.

The program available at 202 may include the following (dependant on needs/condition of the patient):

• Homeopathic/Naturopathic health and lifestyle assessment
• Traditional Chinese herbal formulae and supplementation where required
• Acupuncture,
• Reflexology
• Weight loss programs with our personal trainers
• A registered Dietician to provide precise menus to help you achieve your weight loss goals

1. Improve health of both partners prior to conception: Many people think of infertility as a woman’s problem, but more often than not there are issues with both partners.  In fact, studies indicate that the cause of infertility is equally divided between the female and the male, so both partners need to be evaluated and treated. Where this is the case the chances of conception decline exponentially.
2. Understand your cycle: Using natural family planning, you can learn your body’s fertility signs, identify underlying problems, and time intercourse for optimum results. Tools such as the PERSONA cycle tracker are very useful if you get hold of one.
3. Balance your hormones: The endocrine system is very complex, and it is important to have proper functioning of the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal axis as well as the body’s hormone receptors.
4. Optimize your digestion: This may not be the first thing you think of for fertility, but digestion plays a central role in your overall health status. Your body’s ability to absorb nutrients, balance blood sugars and eliminate wastes determines the state of your internal environment.
5. Enhance your nutritional status: Ensuring proper intake of nutrients helps to produce healthy eggs and sperm, as well as provide the nourishment for the developing fetus. Choosing organic, nutrient dense, whole foods will provide your body with a good foundation, and supplements can be used as needed.
6. Cleanse and detoxify your body: This should only be done prior to conception and can help prepare both the man and the woman. Most of us carry around accumulated toxins which can interfere with fertility and overall health. Detoxification decreases this burden and makes for a healthier environment for your baby.
7. Manage your stress: Infertility can be one of the most stressful experiences in a couple’s life. Expressing your feelings, taking control and seeking support from qualified professionals can be lifesavers for you and for your marriage.
8. Treat underlying diseases: Many conditions can negatively impact a couple’s ability to conceive. We can help to identify overt diseases as well as subtle imbalances, and then work with you to optimize your chances of conception.
9. Increase success rates of conventional infertility treatments: By combining conventional and natural medicine, you increase your chances for assisted reproduction to be successful, and for the pregnancy to result in a healthy baby.