Preparing for Conception - Here’s What You Should Know
Why You Should Prepare at Least 3 Months (if not longer) Before Trying to Conceive.
When it comes to starting a family, many couples focus on the moment they are ready to start trying - but the journey to conception truly begins months before. At Mourne Fertility Wellness, we begin preparing at least 3 months in advance. Why? Because those 90 days before conception can make all the difference in boosting male and female fertility, shorter time to conception and supporting a healthy pregnancy, giving your baby the very best start in life.
90 Days to Improve Sperm and Egg Health
One of the most important reasons to begin early is because sperm and egg cells take approximately 90 days to mature. The health of these cells is directly impacted by your lifestyle, nutrition, job, stress levels, and exposure to toxins during this time.
For women, this is the window of opportunity to start supporting the final maturation of eggs - improving their quality and readiness for ovulation.
For men, every 72-90 days a new batch of sperm is being created and produced, meaning impactable changes made today through lifestyle and nutrition can lead to healthier sperm in just a few months.
This 3 month preparation period is your opportunity to improve:
Egg quality and ovarian function
Sperm count, motility , and morphology
Male and female hormonal balance, and cycle regulation
Balancing Hormones Naturally Takes Time
If you’ve been on hormonal contraception or are managing conditions like PCOS, Endometriosis, Fibroids, Cysts, or irregular cycles, your body may need time to recalibrate. A three-month window allows your hormones to naturally find their rhythm again with the support of holistic therapies like Reproflexology (a specialist form of fertility reflexology), Auricular Acupuncture and targeted Nutrition.
These therapies work gently overtime, encouraging balance without forcing the body, which is essential when preparing for pregnancy.
Build Nutrient Stores for a Healthy Pregnancy
Many people are knowingly deficient in key fertility nutrients like:
Folate - (not just folic acid)
Vitamin D
Omega-3 fatty acid
Iron
Zinc
Building your nutrient reserves supports healthy sperm development, egg quality and maturation, proper implantation, and even reduces the risks of complications during pregnancy. Three months gives you time to correct imbalances through food, supplements, and professional guidance.
Prepare Your Mind and Body
Fertility isn’t just physical - its emotional and mental too. Chronic stress, lack of sleep, and anxiety can interfere with hormone function and reduce fertility. Preparing in advance allows time to:
Reduce stress through mindfulness, reflexology, or auricular acupuncture.
Establish better sleep routines.
Detox gently from environmental toxins
These small but powerful shifts can enhance your fertility and improve your overall wellbeing.
It Benefits Natural & Assisted Conception
Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or through IVF/ICSI/IUI, or medicated cycles, preparing 3 months ahead can improve your outcomes. Studies show that improving lifestyle and nutrition prior to treatment can lead to better fertilisation, implantation and pregnancy rates.
Start your Journey with Support
At Mourne Fertility Wellness, I support hetrosexual couples, same-sex couples, and individuals through personalised fertility preparation plans using Reproflexology, Auricular Acupuncture, Aromatherapy and lifestyle advice.
If you are planning to start trying in the next few months, now is the ideal time to begin.
Reach out today to book your fertility wellness consultation and take the first step toward parenthood - mindfully and naturally.
Finola X
