At Harmony + Health Acupuncture, we are passionate about helping families who would like to conceive. That is why we put together a pre-conception product package just for you. The package includes:
- High quality prenatal vitamins, specially selected with vitamins and minerals, in the best forms available. Not all vitamins are created equal, see the explanation below
- High quality men’s vitamin and mineral supplement
- CoQ10, in the most absorbable form – ubiquinol
- Specially designed handout with our recommendations on how to optimize your health so that you can have the healthiest baby possible
Who should take these supplements?
Both the male and female partners should take both a high-quality vitamin and mineral supplement and CoQ10. So much emphasis is placed on the female partner, but for conception to occur and implantation to be successful and maintained, both sperm and egg quality must be addressed. After implantation, the emphasis shifts to the health of the woman who will support the fetus until birth.
Why is it important to take these supplements?
Its because of the science; rigorous scientific studies support taking high-quality supplements to reduce the incidence of birth defects, to optimize egg quality, to increase ovulatory function, to increase sperm numbers and function, and to decrease the rate of miscarriage.
Why 100 days?
It takes between 90-120 days for the sperm and egg to develop prior to ovulation/ejaculation. Prior to maturity, the egg is in a sort of suspended animation. About three or four months prior to ovulation, the egg changes in size and energy production and begins the process of chromosome development. If the process goes wrong, there will be chromosomal abnormalities.
Sperm begin production in the germ cells of the testicle. They then take a long journey through a series of tubes. It takes about 2.5 months for sperm to reach full maturity, and the capability to fertilize an egg.
What about supplement quality?
The FDA does regulate the safety of supplements, but not the quality. There are so many manufacturers, and no real way to be assured the product contains the components identified on the label and if they are in the quantity and form listed. That is why we will only recommend products from brands that we trust and use ourselves. Often the “cheaper” products found in big box stores use the least expensive forms of each nutrient, some of which may never be absorbed by the human body.
If you are interested in finding out if we can help you optimize, or improve fertility, give us a call, or go to our web site and make a free consultation appointment. You can purchase the Pre-Conception package at any time, drop by or give us a call.
Take Care,
Dr. Ann
