Preconception Healthcare in Toronto
We work alongside IVF clinics and reproductive specialists while aiming to achieve the least invasive — but most effective — path to conception.
What is Preconception Care?
Preconception Healthcare is exactly what it sounds like: taking care of your health before pregnancy. And it’s not just for the moms-to-be — it means getting both parents healthy to help produce strong sperm and eggs while creating a nurturing uterine environment for baby to grow.
Preconception healthcare helps to treat the root cause of fertility issues, can reduce the risk of miscarriage or complications during pregnancy, and improve fertility treatment outcomes.
Why Do You Need It?
The benefits of preconception healthcare are life-long. More people today are facing conception challenges for a range of reasons — but infertility is only the tip of the iceberg. The same concerns which lead to increased rates of infertility, also lead to chronic health problems in our children, and the adults they become. The beginning of a child’s life is of profound importance in determining their future health — preconception healthcare not only helps to boost your fertility, but also gives your baby a healthier head start.
When to Start
Preconception Healthcare
A preconception plan is ideally a minimum of four months, but it is never too late to start. The instant that egg and sperm combine, a blueprint is formed for the future development of the baby. The quality of the egg and sperm reflects the environment in which they grow. Since eggs take approx 100 days to mature, and sperm takes up to 116 days to generate, the health of both parents during those days before conception is extremely important. At Conceive Health, our ultimate goal is to help you reach yours — a healthy pregnancy and baby.
The Science Behind Preconception: Building Your Baby’s Blueprint
Research continues to reveal how your health and environment before pregnancy can significantly shape fertility and the lifelong health of your child.
Our approach is rooted in the latest scientific evidence, including findings that:
Nutrients
Addressing nutrient gaps (like folate and vitamin D) can support fertility and reduce the risk of early pregnancy loss.
Environment
Reducing exposure to certain household chemicals and environmental toxins may lower the risk of infertility and miscarriage.
Metabolic Health
Optimizing body weight and hormone balance can improve IVF success rates and overall reproductive health.
Lifestyle
Focusing on whole-body wellness before conception can positively impact not just pregnancy, but also your child’s long-term health.
Whether you are trying to conceive naturally or planning for IVF, preconception care can improve your chances of a healthy pregnancy.
There is evidence that adequate nutrition and vitamin supplements are valuable to increase good pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing fertility treatments. Folic acid and vitamin D are known to contribute to healthy outcomes and, especially in the growing population of women over age 35 who are trying to conceive, we believe that mitochondrial nutrients such as coenzyme Q10 and PQQ may increase conception and live birth rates.
Dr. Robert F. Casper, MD, FRCSC, REI
Scientific Director and Founding Partner, TRIO Fertility
Ready to take the first step?
Contact us today to discuss how preconception care can help you achieve your fertility dreams.