MYF 60 | Choosing the Right Fertility Path for You
Welcome to Episode 60!
In episode 60, we talk about how to choose the right approach for you and your partner when it comes to preconception preparation or fertility treatment. Whether you’re just staring to think about getting pregnant, or you’ve been struggling for years with infertility, there’s a lot of information out there about how best to support your body to conceive and carry a healthy baby to term. If you’ve been listening to us for a while, you know that we typically present a more natural and holistic approach to health and fertility. But there’s a whole host of more conventional options available, as well as lots of approaches that integrate both natural and holistic principles. In this episode, we talk you through some of the most important factors that you and your partner should consider when you’re thinking about what the next step on your journey should be.
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Show Notes:
3:10 Three major paths you can go down for preconception care or fertility treatment
4:30 Functional/holistic approach
7:50 Conventional medical approach
14:50 Integrative approach that marries the functional/holistic with the conventional approach
16:35 Factors to consider when you’re deciding which direction to go
17:20 Your (and your partner’s) age
26:40 Desired timeline, family size, and life goals
31:45 Fertility diagnosis (or lack thereof)
38:00 Overall health presentation
46:10 Your current treatment plan and how much support you need from your care team
51:00 What things should NOT be on your list to consider when you’re choosing a treatment path
57:15 A quick note on financial considerations
59:30 Wrap-up