When To See A Naturopath During Pregnancy

Naturopathy can offer so much support the whole way through the fertility journey, from preconception through to postpartum.

Preconception

Sperm development takes approximately 75 days, while female follicle maturation takes 100 days. This means that dietary and lifestyle choices made during this time directly impact the quality of sperm and eggs involved in conception.

A Naturopath can provide support in the preconception period through assessing nutrient status, supporting a healthy menstrual cycle & ovulation, identifying your fertile window, ensuring your partner’s health is being appropriately considered & laying the foundations needed for conception.

Trimester One

Naturopathic support during the first trimester can help to:

〰️ assess miscarriage / pregnancy risks

〰️ provide early pregnancy, implantation & placenta support

〰️ optimise nutrient status to meet trimester 1 requirements

〰️ reduce common complaints of the first trimester such as nausea, fatigue, cramping, constipation & insomnia

Trimester Two

Naturopathic support during the second trimester can help to:

〰️ assess & address common nutrient deficiencies (such as iron)

〰️ optimise nutrient status for second trimester nutrient requirements

〰️ reduce common complaints of the second trimester such as thrush, blood sugar dysregulation, cramping & bleeding noses

Trimester Three

Naturopathic support during the third trimester can help to:

〰️ optimise nutrient status for third trimester nutrient requirements

〰️ address common nutrient deficiencies (such as iron)

〰️ reduce common complaints of the third trimester such as fatigue, insomnia, reflux, fluid retention & leg cramping

〰️ provide support for gestational diabetes

〰️ review birth plan & discuss labour and birth prep

〰️ provide support for breastfeeding preparation

Postpartum

Naturopathic support during the postpartum period may involve:

〰️ supporting birth + C-section recovery

〰️ optimising nutrient status for the fourth trimester - where many nutrient requirements INCREASE

〰️ breastfeeding support

〰️ support for common complaints during the postpartum period such as fatigue, anxiety & hair loss

〰️ referring for pathology testing