Longevity / Preparing for pregnancy
OriginConceive
Preparing your body for pregnancy, alongside your fertility specialist.
The months before pregnancy are some of the most important for your health.
Good preparation means checking your hormones, your nutrients, your thyroid and your immunity before you start trying.
Origin Conceive gives you a full preconception check and a clear plan. It never replaces your fertility specialist, and we refer early when that is the right step.
Common signs
Your preconception timeline
Start three to six months before you plan to try.
Refer sooner if you have irregular cycles, known PCOS or endometriosis, or other concerns.
3 to 6 months before
Your preconception check.
Getting ready
Nutrients, cycle and lifestyle.
Trying
Supported and reviewed.
Specialist care
At 12 months, or 6 months if 35 or over.
What we test, and why.
Ovarian function
Thyroid and hormones
Nutrients and immunity
Partner testing can be arranged through your GP.
What your plan may include.
Nutrition
Building the nutrients that matter before pregnancy.
Cycle and ovulation
Understanding your fertile window.
Metabolic health
Especially important with PCOS.
Iron and vitamins
Correcting low levels early.
Shared care
Coordinated with your fertility specialist.
Medical treatment
Where your doctor considers it appropriate for you.
What to expect.
Week 0
Consult and bloods
Your history, cycle and preconception panel.
Week 2
Doctor consultation
Results reviewed and your plan explained.
Week 8
Review
Progress check and repeat bloods if needed.
Ongoing
Shared care
Coordinated with your GP or fertility specialist.
Part of your care team.
Good to know.
When should I start?
Ideally three to six months before you plan to try.
When should I see a fertility specialist?
After 12 months of trying, or after 6 months if you are 35 or over. Sooner if you have known concerns.
Is my partner included?
We can guide partner testing through your GP.
Will you stop my other treatments?
We review every medicine and supplement you take. Some should be stopped well before trying, and we will guide you through this.
