Preconception Programmes
Proactive Programme
A proactive preconception program is a comprehensive approach designed to enhance reproductive health and increase the chances of a successful pregnancy.
This program typically includes personalised medical evaluations to identify and address any underlying health issues, nutritional guidance to ensure an adequate intake of essential vitamins and minerals, and lifestyle modifications such as incorporating regular exercise, managing stress, and eliminating harmful habits like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
Additionally, it involves education on understanding the menstrual cycle, optimising timing for conception, and managing any pre-existing conditions like diabetes or thyroid disorders. By adopting a proactive preconception program, couples can improve their overall health, which is crucial for fertility, and create the best possible environment for conception and a healthy pregnancy.
Sperm Improvement Programme
A sperm improvement program is a targeted initiative aimed at enhancing male fertility by improving sperm quality and overall reproductive health. This program typically involves a thorough medical evaluation to identify any underlying issues, along with personalised dietary plans rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals known to boost sperm health, such as zinc, selenium, and folic acid.
Lifestyle modifications play a crucial role, encouraging regular physical activity, weight management, and the avoidance of smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and exposure to environmental toxins.
Stress management techniques and adequate sleep are also emphasised to support overall well-being. Additionally, specific recommendations for timing and frequency of intercourse can be provided to optimise sperm count and motility.
By following a comprehensive sperm improvement program, men can significantly enhance their fertility potential, increasing the chances of successful conception. Sperm analysis and DNA fragmentation testing can be undertaken at the beginning and end of treatment programmes.
Fertility Overhaul
The fertility overhaul program is a comprehensive and holistic approach designed to significantly enhance reproductive health and increase the chances of conception. A deep dive into any previous issues, targeting these, to improve chances of future conception.
This program involves a thorough assessment of both partners' medical histories, lifestyle habits, and nutritional statuses to identify any factors that might be impacting fertility. Personalised plans are then developed, incorporating balanced diets rich in essential nutrients, regular physical activity, and strategies for maintaining a healthy weight.
The program also emphasises stress reduction techniques, such as mindfulness and reflexology, and advises on the cessation of harmful habits like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Additionally, it may include medical treatments or supplements to address specific issues like hormonal imbalances or ovulatory disorders.
By addressing all aspects of health and lifestyle, a fertility overhaul program aims to create optimal conditions for reproductive success, supporting both natural conception and assisted reproductive technologies.
Wellness Programmes
Peace of Mind Programme
Are you concerned about you general health?
Would you like a place to come for a health MOT?
Health anxiety is a real thing!
We are surrounded by stories of ill health and how stretched the health service is. So allow me to alleviate the pressure.
We will have an in-depth discussion of your symptoms, discuss your concerns, your lifestyle, your stress levels and what your expectations are during your appointment
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Following this we will complete:
- A comprehensive blood analysis
- Body Mass Index (BMI) screen
- Sexual health screening
- Cervical screening (for persons with a cervix)
Should any of the above highlight the need for further investigation, the appropriate referrals can be made.
You can also avail of a reflexology session in this programme to help reset your nervous system, thus benefiting your sleep, mood and any pain that you may be experiencing.
Postnatal Programme
If you are considering this programme, congratulations on your new baby!
It’s important to remember that you firstly must look after yourself ahead of looking after someone else. Hence why this plan has been created.
You are welcome to bring your baby along to your appointment with you.
This plan will include:
- A panel of blood tests to ensure that your health is optimised postnatally
- An up to date smear, if required
- If you had a c-section birth, I will assess your scar and perform some light abdominal massage to release some of the facia of the skin.
- If you have had a vaginal birth, you can avail of an appointment with our specialist woman health physio for an assessment
- We will discuss the importance of pelvic health, rehabilitation, and recovery, and returning to exercise following pregnancy.
- A discussion regarding contraception, and same day device initiation if required.
Motherhood, particularly the early stages, can be a very busy time, therefore it’s important to look after your holistic health.
In this plan, you can avail of specialist clinical postnatal reflexology.
Prolapse Care
Are you concerned about pelvic organ prolapse?
Following pregnancy and childbirth, the pelvic muscles can become weak or slack.
This programme is designed to assist you in prevention, diagnosis and management of pelvic organ prolapse.
In this programme, if you have a diagnosis of pelvic organ prolapse, you will have shared care with myself (pessary fitting & education nurse) and our specialist woman health physiotherapist.
You will be educated on exercises to improve your symptoms, and subsequently quality of life.
You will be assessed and, if necessary, a pessary will be fitted. You will be educated and empowered on how to insert & remove this yourself, if you feel comfortable to do so.
You will be offered to come back every 4 months to assess your prolapse.
Our ethos is to implement strategies and educate, to not only improve your quality of life, but also to help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and get you back to feeling confident with exercise whilst not worrying about incontinence.