Thinking about trying for a baby?
Preparing your body for pregnancy is a really empowering step you can take before conception. From a naturopathic perspective, preconception care is all about creating the healthiest possible foundation for pregnancy by supporting your hormones, nutrient levels, and overall health. We recommend both partners begin preparing their bodies around three to six months before trying to conceive, as this is roughly how long it takes for eggs and sperm to fully mature. From here is where Falli & Seedra were created, to support you optimally along this journey.
1. Nutrition for fertility
Nutrition plays a critical role in hormone balance, egg quality, and reproductive health. When it comes to making dietary changes it can be overwhelming, don’t worry you don’t have to turn your diet upside down, here are the key steps to take:
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Prioritising whole foods such as vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains - the more variety the better seasonal veggies, mixed beans, changing up recipes are all great!
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Including high-quality protein sources like eggs, fish, free range/organic meat, and plant proteins (tofu/tempeh/soy). Add a source to every meal.
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Choosing healthy fats such as olive oil, avocado, and omega-3-rich fish
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Folate rich foods: leafy greens, asparagus, avocado, and legumes, to support early fetal development
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Reducing highly processed foods, excess sugar, stimulants and refined carbohydrates
2. Begin Targeted Preconception Supplements
Even with a healthy diet, nutritional demands increase significantly when preparing for pregnancy. Certain nutrients are particularly important for egg quality, hormone balance, and early embryonic development.
Falli & Seedra are Sproutlings high quality preconception supplements designed to support men & women’s nutritional needs before pregnancy.They provide therapeutic levels of key nutrients commonly required during the preconception phase.
3. Support Hormone Balance Through Lifestyle
Incorporate regular exercise, activities such as walking, strength training, yoga, and pilates are great for supporting your hormones & overall health. It’s best to avoid excessive high intensity exercise which can disrupt ovulation.
Make sure you are prioritising rest and filling up your cup! Find ways to combat your stress to best support your hormones and fertility. This could be trying something new, meditation, breathwork, time in nature and optimising sleep.
4. Reduce Environmental Toxin Exposure
Start making swaps to eco-friendly products in your home to reduce your environmental toxin exposure.
Here are a few places to start:
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Switching to glass or stainless steel food containers
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Washing produce or choosing organic when possible
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Using natural cleaning products
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Minimising exposure to plastics when heating food
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Swapping cookware to plastic/ teflon free
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Switching personal products (deodorant, perfumes to eco-friendly products)
Preconception care is about creating the best possible foundation for pregnancy. Small changes in diet, lifestyle, and nutrient intake can have a meaningful impact on fertility, egg quality, and overall health! Shop Falli & Seedra now.
