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Madeleine David has a special interest in the area of reproductive health and fertility. With her knowledge of fertility and her naturopathic skills and experience, Madeleine can help you achieve a successful, healthy pregnancy and ultimately healthy, happy children.
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Madeleine can assist with:
• Natural Fertility
• IVF or other Assisted Conception Support
• Preconception & Pregnancy Care
Madeleine's natural fertility programmes are based on Francesca Naish's Natural Fertility Management methods.
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Natural Fertility
Are you having difficulty getting pregnant and not sure what to do next? You are not alone, recent reports have found that the rate of impaired fecundity (the ability to get pregnant and stay pregnant) have increased significantly in all age groups.
Incorporating naturopathy, herbal medicine, clinical nutrition and lifestyle changes can greatly increase your chances of both conception and maintaining your pregnancy. During consultation your reproductive health will be assessed to identify obstacles to conception and pregnancy, including hormone imbalances, nutritional status, lifestyle and environmental toxins. Other conditions related to poor fertility will also be assessed. Based on this analysis you will be presented with natural solutions and treatments aimed at helping you achieve your goal of having a healthy baby.
The basis of treatment is to:
• Support normal hormone function
• Improve the health of the reproductive tract
• Improve the quality of the egg and sperm
• Assist in helping you recognise when you are most fertile
It is advised that both partners partake in the programme if possible. The male partner plays a potent role in the pregnancy process, which should not be minimized. Clinical experience and research dictates that quicker and more successful pregnancy outcomes ensue when the male partner is actively involved in improving his fertility.
IVF or other assisted conception support
Most couples have only a 30-35% chance of getting pregnant with IVF. Many couples turn to this procedure and other forms of assisted conception to achieve their goal of having a baby. Complementary medicine can support this process and improve the chance of getting pregnant. Most couples are only able to go through one or two IVF cycles, so make it count. Used in conjunction with IVF or other programmes, naturopathy, nutrition and herbal medicine can greatly increase the chances of successful conception and pregnancy.
The basis of treatment is to:
• Support normal hormone function
• Improve the health of the reproductive tract
• Improve the quality of the egg and sperm
Preconception & Pregnancy Care
Preconception care is the ultimate in preventative health care, as growing evidence indicates that the maternal health during preconception and pregnancy largely determines the health of the future child and adult. The health of the male partner is just as vital. We know that sperm health and adequate numbers are crucial for successful pregnancies, and that smoking, alcohol, poor diet and other lifestyle factors adversely affect sperm quality.
Healthy people make healthy babies! A preconception plan enables you to identify areas in your health and lifestyle that could improve your own health and therefore the health of your child.
Preconception care involves learning and understanding the natural signs of fertility and preparing your body to sustain a new life within. It may also involve treating any hormonal imbalances and preventing miscarriage, detoxification, diet and nutritional advice, lifestyle changes and stress management.
Preconception care is for couples who wish to give their child the best start in life. It can also benefit couples who have a history of infertility or miscarriage. It can be of great benefit couples who are wishing to improve their chances of a healthy pregnancy through IVF.
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