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Bring your health history, fertility goals, genetic questions, and lifestyle priorities together before you start to conceive.
A preconception consultation brings together your medical, social, and family history with fertility and genetic insights. The goal is to identify opportunities, address risks, and build a practical plan for optimizing the chances of a healthy pregnancy.
Review your health history, family history, timeline and family building goals together with your Pollin fertility specialist. Understand the options to take to optimize your future pregnancy and the testing available to you.
Covered by OHIP
Your specialist will order baseline fertility testing for both you, and your partner (if applicable), to learn more about your current fertility health and identify any potential issues that may impact conception.
Covered by OHIP with the exception of AMH and advanced sperm testing if required
Understand potential inherited conditions and what your results may mean for future family planning.
*Cost is variable based on testing required
Review nutrition, lifestyle, current conditions, and possible supplement plans with a Pollin Naturopath to create a preconception wellness plan.
Cost is based on # of appointments needed with ND.
For ND pricing, click HERE
Review your testing results with your REI in a follow-up consultation and receive a personalized plan for optimizing your chances of a healthy conception and pregnancy.
Covered by OHIP
Different specialties contribute different perspectives in one coordinated plan, helping you optimize all the critical areas that lead to healthy conception.
Your Pollin, Royal College certified REI reviews your medical, reproductive and family history, orders appropriate baseline testing, and develops your clinical plan.
Your Pollin ND will review and optimize your nutrition, lifestyle, stress, sleep, and other wellness priorities that may affect preconception health.
If indicated, you will meet with a specialist who will review your screening options, order testing, interpret your results and support decision making about future inherited risks.
It is for individuals or couples planning pregnancy now or in the future who want to review fertility, medical, family, genetic, lifestyle, or timing considerations before trying to conceive.
Fertility Health Baseline Testing
A series of blood tests and ultrasounds on targeted days of the menstrual cycle and a sperm analysis (if applicable).
Genetic Carrier Testing
If indicated by your family history, your fertility specialist will refer you to our partner Genetic Counsellor to identify potential risks for inherited conditions. Empower yourself with knowledge and make informed decisions about future family planning. To learn more about Genetic Testing at Pollin, click HERE.
Overall Health & Optimization for Pregnancy with ND
Explore nutritional advice, lifestyle modifications, and possible supplements to ensure both partners (if applicable) are at their best health prior to conception. To learn more about Naturopathic care & Wellness services at Pollin, click HERE.
Pregnancy Timing
From understanding ovulation cycles to ideal conception windows, we guide you through the ideal timing.
Detailed Family Plan
Combining medical insights with your personal goals, we curate a unique plan just for you. This includes health optimizations for a successful conception and pregnancy journey.
Common areas include smoking, alcohol, nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, weight, and management of existing medical conditions. Your care team can help prioritize realistic changes relevant to you.
Your preconception consultation, REI follow-ups and baseline testing is covered by OHIP.
Naturopathic services, advanced and genetic testing are out-of-pocket costs and will be presented to you prior to undergoing services or testing.
Yes, you do need a referral to see a fertility specialist in Ontario, however Pollin can facilitate one for you through an OHIP-covered, virtual appointment with our partner GP if you do not have your own GP.
You can book an initial consultation directly through our website without a referral and a member of our care team will contact you before your appointment date to get you set up with one.
Start with an OHIP-covered consultation and understand which medical, genetic, and wellness priorities matter for you.
