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Preconception Optimisation

Egg Quality & Ovarian Reserve ✦

Sperm Health & Male Factor

DUTCH Hormone Testing

Environmental Toxin Audit

Nutrition & Supplementation

Cycle Mapping & FAM

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Nervous System Regulation

312

Months — the recommended
preconception window

90 days

The sperm and egg quality window. The most impactful period to begin

40%

Of infertility involves male factor. Both partners welcomed in care

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Modern families come in beautiful and unique forms. Same-sex couples, solo parents and every path in between.

Your Preconception Timeline

When to start, and what happens when.

The earlier the start, the deeper the work that can be done. But there is always meaningful action available, even in the final three months before trying to conceive.

12 Months Before
Foundation Phase
The most powerful window in reproductive health. A full fertility assessment, comprehensive blood work, pelvic ultrasound, and sperm analysis for both partners. Every risk factor identified.
Fertility Assessment
Fertility Blood Tests
Nutritional foundations
Environmental toxin audit
6 Months Before
Optimise Phase
Egg quality optimisation using the 90-day window, hormonal regulation, gut and microbiome support, and cycle charting to establish fertile patterns.
Egg Health~ 90 day Window
Hormonal regulation
Gut Health & Microbiome
PCOS / endometriosis support
3 Months Before
Prepare Phase
The minimum recommended window. Targeted acupuncture, herbal medicine, supplementation, uterine blood flow, and timing education through the Fertility Awareness Method.
Targeted acupuncture protocol
Chinese herbal medicine
Cyclical Living
Fertility Awareness Method
Actively Trying
TTC Support
Cycle-specific acupuncture, ovulation support, luteal phase optimisation, and two-week-wait support. Ongoing monitoring until conception and into early pregnancy care.
Cycle-specific acupuncture
Ovulation support
Luteal phase optimisation
Early pregnancy continuation

The Preconception Programme

Six pillars.One profound intention.

Preconception care is a whole-person undertaking. The six pillars below form the foundation of the programme — each one evidence-informed, each one integral to creating the optimal conditions for conception and a healthy pregnancy.

01
Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine
Cycle regulation, hormonal balance, uterine blood flow, ovulation support, and nervous system regulation. Using carefully prescribed herbal formulas aligned with pattern diagnosis.
02
Nutrition & Supplementation
Evidence-based dietary guidance covering anti-inflammatory eating, blood sugar regulation, and key fertility nutrients, folate, CoQ10, zinc, Vitamin D, Omega 3 and supplementation aligned with the latest research and blood test results.
03
Stress & Mental Health
Your nervous system is part of your fertility. Meditation, emotional support, and nervous system regulation are core to every preconception plan.
04
Environment & Lifestyle
Homes and environments contain endocrine-disrupting toxins heavy metals, chemical exposures, and xenoestrogens that impact hormone function and fertility. A comprehensive environmental audit and practical guidance on reducing toxic load.
05
Functional Diagnostics & Cycle Mapping
DUTCH Complete hormone testing, comprehensive blood panels, thyroid assessment, and cycle mapping through the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) a complete, individualised picture.
06
Partner & Sperm Health
Male factor infertility accounts for 40% of cases in Australia. Comprehensive information and support for the partner in conception, sperm health, lifestyle, supplementation, and treatment where indicated. Both partners are welcome.
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Preconception health directly influences fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and the long-term health of the child. Research confirms that maternal nutritional status, stress levels, and environmental exposures in the preconception period have measurable epigenetic effects on offspring health.

Lancet Series on Preconception Care · The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) — Barker Institute

Preconception Care Is Particularly Relevant If

This work is for you wherever you are starting.

Whether you've been trying for a week or two years, planning carefully or responding to a diagnosis, there is always something meaningful that can be done in the preconception window to improve outcomes and support long-term health.

History of Miscarriage
Recurrent pregnancy loss requires investigation. Comprehensive hormonal, immunological, and structural assessment forms part of the preconception plan. Working alongside your specialist.
Over 35
Age is a factor not a sentence. Preconception care optimises egg quality, mitochondrial function, and hormonal terrain. The 90-day window before conception is where this work matters most.
PMOS, Endometriosis or Cycle Irregularity
Menstrual conditions require addressing before conception. They reflect your reproductive health. Cycle regulation, ovulation support, and inflammation reduction are foundational to the preconception programme.
High Stress & Demanding Lifestyle
Chronic stress impacts ovulation, fallopian tube function, and implantation in measurable, documented ways.
Male Factor Infertility
Sperm health can be significantly improved in the 90-day window. Acupuncture, herbal medicine, targeted nutrition, and lifestyle modification have all demonstrated improvements in sperm parameters and DNA fragmentation.
Preparing for IVF
The 3–12 months before an IVF cycle are the most powerful window to optimise outcomes for egg quality, uterine lining, sperm health, and nervous system regulation are all addressable in this period.

The Initial Consultation

Getting to know you as a whole person.

The 90-minute initial consultation is a comprehensive investigation. Reviewing full reproductive & medical history, menstrual cycle, relationship to stress, diet, environment, and any previous fertility investigations. This is the foundation of an entirely individualised preconception care plan.

Whether journeying into fertility solo or with a partner. Everyone is welcome here. Telehealth consultations are available for interstate and international patients.

  • Full reproductive, menstrual & hormonal history
  • TCM diagnosis & pattern identification
  • Cycle mapping & Fertility Awareness assessment
  • Nutritional & lifestyle deep dive
  • Environmental toxin assessment
  • Fertility testing recommendations (DUTCH, blood panels)
  • Partner health review if applicable
  • Individualised preconception care plan
Book Preconception Initial

Initial Consultation
Preconception Initial
90 minutes · In-clinic South Yarra or Telehealth
  • Comprehensive reproductive history review
  • Full TCM diagnosis & pattern identification
  • Acupuncture treatment included
  • Individualised preconception care plan
  • Cycle mapping & FAM introduction
  • Functional testing recommendations
  • Nutritional & supplementation guidance
Book Preconception Initial

"The preconception consultation is the beginning of one of the most meaningful conversations a woman can have about her health. It deserves the time and depth it requires."

Ready to give conception the best possible start?