If you have been diagnosed with any of the following conditions, there are natural ways to get your body and hormones back into balance, to improve your fertility and increase your chances of getting pregnant, and maintaining a healthy pregnancy.

• Recurrent miscarriages
• PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
• Low ovarian reserve
• Endometriosis
• Irregular periods or absent periods
• Anovulation (or lack of ovulation)
• Luteal phase defect
• Uterine Fibroids
• Hormone imbalance such as low progesterone, or high/low FSH
• Unexplained infertility

Assisted reproductive technology such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, are extremely expensive. In my experience with patients, naturopathic support can help to treat the underlying causes of infertility, promote balanced health, regulated hormones and increase the chances for natural conception, without having to undergo expensive treatments.

In some cases, these technologies are necessary, but you can improve your chances of success by preparing your body before treatments begin. Why waste tens of thousands of dollars on fertility treatments when you can improve your chances of a successful treatment by having natural fertility treatments before?
There are numerous published scientific studies that have shown that acupuncture significantly increases chances of successful implantation following an IVF procedure, and increased rates of clinical pregnancies.

Naturopathic Doctors are trained to be able to safely and appropriately combine natural treatments with assisted reproductive technology, and work with your medical doctor to get you the best care possible. If you are seeking fertility treatments or fertility evaluation at the Ottawa Fertility Centre, naturopathic fertility treatments can be designed to work alongside and complement any recommendations that they have made.

The good news is that sperm health (quantity, motility and quality) can be improved naturally by some nutritional and lifestyle changes. By taking nutritional supplements clinically shown to improve sperm health as well as adopting a healthy diet and lifestyle, you can increase your chances of successful conception.

Preparing for conception is one of the most important aspects of ensuring a healthy pregnancy and improving your chances of getting pregnant, as well as maintaining that pregnancy. Instead of the heartbreaking news of being diagnosed with infertility, start preparing your body BEFORE trying to conceive. By optimizing your nutritional status, hormone levels and general health, you will increase your chances of conceiving naturally, reduce miscarriage rates, and prevent complications during pregnancy. Even better, you will be starting off your baby with a nourishing environment that will translate into a lifetime to better health.

Let the professional take over, so that you can relax and take a break from trying so hard. The reduced stress will probably increase your chances of getting pregnant, and you’ll get a personalized plan that supports your individual health needs, along with expertise and personal answers to your questions.

Dr. Priya Prakash, ND is experienced in natural fertility treatments, and can guide you through the difficult maze of trying to get pregnant. Her Ottawa-based practice is located in the Glebe. Her approach will encompass a very personalized and comprehensive treatment plan that will not only increase your fertility and chances of conceiving, but will leave you with better health, more energy, more vitality and awakened life within you!