A Fertility Plan

Christine Baade, lmt, chhc.
Jan 22, 2019
3 min read

Updated: Jun 7, 2019

Did you know that only 60% of couples will conceive naturally without medical assistance within the first 6 months of trying? This means that one in every eight couples struggle with infertility issues - or a whopping 17.4 million women in the US alone. (National Fertility Association Statistics: https://resolve.org/infertility-101/what-is-infertility/fast-facts/)

Infertility is outlined as the decreased ability, or complete inability, of a couple to conceive a child, more specifically - failure to conceive after a year of regular intercourse without protection.

There are many different causes of infertility, and as such, it can be difficult at first to determine a suitable course of treatment. Strong links have been found between the rise of infertility in women of childbearing age with the increasing prevalence of other health complications, such as diabetes and obesity. At the very least, the hormonal imbalances associated with these diseases are undoubtedly a contributing factor to infertility issues. (Diabetes And Infertility Info: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/pregnancy-complications/infertility-in-women.html)

A Functional Perspective

This is where a functional perspective can assist. As functional healthcare focuses on the individual as a whole, it takes into account elements of one’s lifestyle that may be contributing to their health issues. This means not just aiming to reverse the physical symptoms, but addressing the source of the problem - for GOOD!

Considering infertility, not as an ‘illness’, but an imbalance in some area of physical health is a much effective way to treat it. Our primary goal is to help the body return to its optimized state of function. In other words, when given half the chance, the body is capable of healing itself by itself. As no one person is the same, we are aware that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach when it comes to increasing fertility.

The Shared Journey Fertility Program - Merciér Therapy

Fertility Care at Magnolia Massage and Wellness

Our fertility program is 6 weeks in length and can be used as a stand alone regime or in preparation for a more medically assisted cycle such as IUI or IVF. Mercier Therapy is a soft tissue visceral manipulation therapy technique used to help and restore the health and general well being of the female pelvis.The goal of Mercier Therapy pelvic treatment is to decrease adhesions in and around organs, ligaments, muscles, joints, and support structures of the pelvis, abdomen, hips and low back.

Additionally, we assist with women's health including:

-Natural fertility preparation or to Complement IVF, IUI, etc -Regulate menstrual cycle and ovulation -Normalize hormone and endocrine systems -Improve ovarian and hormone function for better quality follicles/eggs -Increase uterine blood flow and lining -Deeply relaxing – reducing anxiety & stress -Improve the success of IVF, IUI and other technologies

To see the latest research abstract on how Mercier Therapy improves IVF outcomes visit: (https://midwiferytoday.com/mt-articles/midwifery-childbirth-news-issue-128-labor-complications/)

To learn more about the SJFP, take the first step and schedule your initial consultation with Christine at Magnolia Massage & Wellness, HERE.

Healthy Action Our hope is to empower you to understand your health from a functional perspective so as to maximize your chances of increasing fertility and successfully conceiving.

Vitamins, such as zinc, iron, and folic acid, are notoriously beneficial for promoting proper hormone function and in turn, improves fertility. Lentils, in particular, are a great source of many of the essential vitamins necessary for reproduction.

The following recipe is a quick and easy meal to help boost your fertility levels:

Old-Fashioned Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

1 cup dried brown lentils
½ onion, diced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 cup carrots, diced
1/2 cup celery, leaves included, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp pink or sea salt

Instructions:

Cover lentils with water and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer and add all remaining ingredients.
Cover pot and cook for 30-40 minutes or until lentils are soft.
Enjoy!

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