Blog - Naturopath Melbourne Fertility & Family Planning
Fertility & Family Planning
Some years ago much emphasis was placed on how not to fall pregnant - today the focus has shifted somewhat.
Infertility is an obstacle that affects 1 in every 6 couples. Unfortunately, 1 in 5 pregnancies now ends in miscarriage, 1 in 10 ends in premature birth or low birth weight babies and1 in 30 infants are born with congenital defects.
Nonetheless, such discouraging statistics should not be considered as the norm. Research using nutritional interventions during preconception and pregnancy has produced particularly promising results, with the British Foresight Study boasting a total absence of miscarriage, perinatal deaths and malformations.
Contributing factors
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Preconception healthcare ensures an adequate supply of all necessary nutrients required in the development of healthy eggs and sperm. It determines the presence of essential building blocks that create a supportive environment for the baby to grow and develop in.
Treatment options
Preconception and pregnancy remain two of the most crucial life-stages when supplementation with vitamins and minerals is necessary. Dietary supplements should never be self-prescribed during pregnancy. Always check with your healthcare practitioner
Herbal medicines play an important role in addressing the causative factors implicated in infertility. Correction of immune irregularities, liver detoxification, stress management, strengthening the function of sexual organs, hormone balancing and regulation can be facilitated using appropriate herbs
