Enhancing Fertility* Program

Infertility is defined as the inability of a couple to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term. Therefore, enhancing fertility is not only just helping  couples conceiving, but ultimately helping couples have a healthy and successful pregnancy and childbirth.

The aims of the Enhancing Fertility Program:

To optimize general fertility in couples, especially in those with reduced fertility or "unexplained fertility".

To increase the success of assisted reproductive techniques (ART).

To achieve a healthy pregnancy to term and avoid gestational complications.

This unique program combines naturopathic medicine, hypnosis and Asian medicine for a truly comprehensive approach to fertility as a standalone program for couples wanting all natural methods or combined with ART to increase the success of those treatments. 

Various studies and reports show that acupuncture, hypnosis and taking certain supplements can increase fertility (the success of ART procedures)  and the health of the baby and pregnant mother.  By combining all these modalities together the benefits to mother, father and baby are multiplied.

Nutrition counselling: Supplementation and diet therapy to address deficiencies and risk factors, treat existing conditions and optimize the health of couple. Certain nutrients can improve overall health and reduce the risks of complications in both mother and baby . Nutritional recommendations are based on evidence-based medicine as well diet therapy used in traditional medicines (ie. Traditional Asian medicine, Ayurvedic medicine.)

Hypnosis: For general relaxation and for IVF procedures (Enhancing Fertility Hypnosis). There are reports  that hypnosis can double the success of IVF and assisted reproductive techniques.

Enhancing Fertility Hypnosis (IVF): Hypnosis techniques are used to help the woman relax and optimize her IVF treatments at all stages.

Enhancing Fertility Hypnosis (Natural): Hypnosis techniques are used to support natural conception.

Lifestyle counselling: Lifestyle, stress levels, daily habits, activity levels etc and their impact on fertility will be assessed and recommendations made

Physical therapy: Acupuncture, cupping or gua sha (skin scraping) may be recommended to attain balance within the body.

Appointments:

New patient first appointment: 1 hour + 15 to 30 min

Requirements: completed forms (review of systems, diet diary, fertility Q), temperature chart (1 month min), recent relevant test results

During this appointment:

1)      I will explain treatment aspects of the program

2)      We discuss your main concern (fertility) and your general health and lifestyle

3)      I do a general physical exam

4)      You’ll learn a couple relaxation exercises (that can also be practiced at home)

5)      You’ll initial prescription (nutrition and lifestyle recommendations)

6)      We will discuss the overall treatment plan (frequency and duration of appointments)

Follow-up appointments may be 30 or 45 min depending on your needs.

*The Enhancing Fertility Program is designed to enhance your own existing fertility and/ or be supportive of any ART procedure you may be undergoing.  There is no medical procedure or treatment that can guarantee a successful pregnancy.  The program is not meant to create fertility in certain medically infertile conditions (for example medical sterilization, menopause,  birth defects or irreversible damage or injury  involving the reproductive organs etc)