09/10/2026
👋 Save this post from Naturopath Arabella 🌸 Planning for a baby? Your fertility journey starts long before a positive pregnancy test! 🤍
Don’t wait until you’re trying to conceive to start preparing your body. 🌱
🥚 Eggs and s***m are living cells. They respond to your nutrition, sleep, stress, movement, nutrient stores and overall health long before a positive pregnancy test.
In clinic, I see so many people who think fertility begins the month they start trying. In reality, it’s something we can begin supporting months beforehand. ✨
🌿 Focus on building the healthiest version of you, not chasing perfection.
Because preconception care isn’t just about getting pregnant. It’s about creating the best possible foundation for you, your future baby and your pregnancy. 🤰
🩸 Blood tests worth discussing before conception:
Depending on your individual health history, your practitioner may recommend:
🩸 Full Blood Count (FBC)
🩸 Iron Studies + Ferritin
☀️ Vitamin D
🌿 Vitamin B12 & Folate
🦋 Thyroid function (TSH, with additional testing if indicated)
🔬 Thyroid antibodies (TPO & TgAb), if indicated
🌱 Zinc & Copper
💚 Homocysteine, if indicated
🍎 HbA1c (blood sugar)
🧬 CRP (inflammation marker), if indicated
👩 For women: A reproductive hormone assessment may also be considered based on symptoms, medical history and cycle timing (AMH, FSH, LH, oestradiol, progesterone and prolactin).
👨 For men: S***m take approximately 74 days to develop! The choices you make today can influence the s***m you’re producing over the next three months.
🤍 Your fertility journey starts long before a positive pregnancy test.
🌸 And we can work along with your medical team
✨ Whether you’re planning to conceive soon or simply want to start preparing, we’re here to support you.
Please note this post is for general educational purposes and does not replace individual medical advice, not all tests are necessary or appropriate for everyone. Your healthcare provider can help understand your needs and which tests to complete.
📅 Book your preconception consultation with us 🩷