Who should use preconception care programs?
• Anyone considering a pregnancy
• Those couples experiencing difficulties with fertility
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Those couples using assisted reproductive technology e.g. IVF etc –
recent studies have shown preconception health care will more than
double chances of success (link)
• Those with family histories of allergy or other health issues
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Those couples who are not infertile but would like to improve general
health, have a trouble free pregnancy, delivery, breastfeeding
experience and to give their child the healthiest start to life.
The
health of your baby, his/her childhood and adulthood is dependent on
the health of both you and your partner for the 4-6 months prior to
conception. The blue print is set at conception.
Preconception health care and conscious conception ensures the ideal environment for your baby at the time of conception.
The foundations of most organs are laid down within the first hours and days after conception.
For more information regarding preconception care
• click on the Foresight website: www.foresight-preconception.org.uk./studies
• make an appointment with Christine for a personalized program of nutritional, herbal and lifestyle support.