A leading Melbourne IVF clinic conducted a survey of 1000 Australians to learn more about what nudged them closer to parenthood. The findings unveil an array of insights into the behaviours, celebrations, and challenges that come in tandem with the decision to start a family.
The survey also revealed that Australians are proving to be rather proactive in their approach to parenthood, although this varies widely. A staggering 100% of survey respondents shared that they were quick to make moves following their decision to try for a baby, with almost half (40.5%) getting to business within the same week, 23.4% within the same month, and 19% within the first year. This eagerness reflects a sense of determination and impatience among those with baby fever.
Conscious lifestyle changes were relatively common, although lower than might be expected, with 35% abstaining from alcohol, 31.9% tracking ovulation, and 29.2% taking supplements. Interestingly, men were less likely to covet lifestyle changes, with fewer opting for healthier diets and supplements compared to women.
While across the board, the desire for a baby is strong, the baby-making measures and preparation employed vary widely. Surprisingly, a meagre 23.5% of respondents consulted a fertility naturopath, and a mere 17.8% scheduled fertility tests. And, pre-conception genetic screening, a crucial consideration for hereditary conditions, was neglected by 68.2%.
Over a third (34.6%) found that in hindsight, conception was more challenging than initially anticipated.
What to do when you’re ready for a baby
I would strongly recommend that you and your partner read my book. Section 1 focuses on preparation and Chapter 1 addresses the importance of men’s health and the health of their sperm.
Section 1 goes on to explain the environmental, lifestyle and nutritional aspects of ensuring your body is ready for conception and the creation of a healthy baby – which, after all, is the goal.
Section 2 discusses what happens once conception takes place and tracks pregnancy needs for the mother-to-be and how everything she is exposed to impacts the health of the baby.
Section 3 addresses what is known as the Fourth Trimester and deals with the many changes and adjustments that occur once your baby is born.
By working with a qualified naturopath you will be in good hands and know that the supplements you are taking are actually helping you achieve your dream. You will receive support tailored to you personally and also to each of the stages, both throughout preparation but also during and after pregnancy.
Get your copy today https://dagmarganser.au/get-your-copy and begin your preparation.
Preparation is the key
I recently helped a couple achieve a viable pregnancy after an initial loss. Interestingly, when discussing having more children the woman said, “But next time we’ll do what Dagmar tells us!” While they conceived quickly, she had not given her body sufficient time to rebalance following the miscarriage and was experiencing considerable health issues and challenges throughout her pregnancy.
Sometimes it seems that all we want is to have a baby NOW and when asking parents to wait, prepare their bodies and not rush into it, they don’t want to wait. Sadly, more often than not, they come back six or more months later, still not pregnant. Once they focus on their health and making a few changes, they are rewarded with a positive pregnancy test.
Making a baby is huge. You are creating a new life and the preparation you put into yourself will be reflected in the health of your child throughout its entire life.
Read back through my earlier blogs for more information on nutrition, genetics/epigenetics, men’s fertility and much more.
