Holistic Fertility Management
A Naturopathic Approach to Addressing Fertility
The issues that affect one's ability to conceive can be very intricate. For an accurate picture, it is crucial to consider every aspect of your health.
Dr. Lana takes a comprehensive approach to assessing and addressing all the health conditions that could potentially impact your ability to conceive a child.
Naturopathic vs. Traditional Approaches to Infertility
Naturopathic medicine is a comprehensive approach to improve fertility from the ground up. Rather than work to override or overcome suboptimal fertility through pricey treatments like IVF (in vitro fertilization) or IUI (intrauterine insemination), naturopathic medicine, nutritional counseling and acupuncture aim to improve fertility whenever and wherever possible so that those expensive interventions may either yield improved results or in the most natural of instances, are able to be avoided altogether.
Addressing Male & Female Infertility Naturally
Naturopathic medicine is a comprehensive approach to improve fertility from the ground up. Rather than work to override or overcome suboptimal fertility through pricey treatments like IVF (in vitro fertilization) or IUI (intrauterine insemination), naturopathic medicine, nutritional counseling and acupuncture aim to improve fertility whenever and wherever possible so that those expensive interventions may either yield improved results or in the most natural of instances, are able to be avoided altogether.
Fertility Conditions Dr. Lana & the DLW Team Specialize In
Poor Egg Quality
Low Ovarian Reserve
Implantation Issues
Autoimmune Infertility
Luteal Phase Defect
Poor Response to Fertility Medication
Nutrition Support For Fertility:
There is emerging literature on the importance of nutritional interventions in fertility outcomes. Whether you're just beginning to think about starting a family, actively trying to conceive, navigating fertility treatment, or recovering postpartum, your nutritional status has a profound impact on outcomes at every stage. Emerging research confirms that what you eat, the nutrients you absorb, and the inflammatory load your body carries all influence egg quality, sperm health, implantation success, and postpartum recovery. Our team nutritionist focuses on both maternal and paternal health as well as nutrition choices. We want what’s best for you, your partner, and your baby, and we can work with you through the pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum period to ensure optimal nutrition and proper development for you and your growing family.
Nutrition Support for IUI and IVF
If you’re navigating fertility treatments such as IUI or IVF, you don’t have to go through it alone. These assisted reproductive technologies can be physically and emotionally demanding—and nutrition can make a significant difference in how your body responds. Our team nutritionist is here to support you every step of the way, helping to:
Optimize hormone balance
Support egg quality and uterine health
Reduce inflammation and oxidative stress
Build nutrient reserves to prepare for implantation and pregnancy
We work alongside your fertility team to create a supportive plan that includes nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle strategies tailored to your unique needs and schedule.
Postpartum Nutrition Support
The postpartum period is a time of immense physical recovery and emotional adjustment. Whether you had a vaginal birth or C-section, your body has undergone major changes—and your nutritional needs are just as important as they were during pregnancy. At DLW, we provide individualized postpartum nutrition plans that support:
Hormone rebalance and adrenal recovery
Tissue restoration and anti-inflammatory support
Breastfeeding and milk supply (if applicable)
Energy, mood, and nutrient replenishment
Common Questions about Naturopathic Approaches to Infertility
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All cases are different. Dr. Lana will be working on your egg quality with supplements and/or acupuncture for as long as it may take to see progress. It is important to understand that your follicles have a maturation process that can take up to or more than 90 days (3 months) in the ovary. It may take this amount of time to achieve benefits for egg quality, though you may see improvements along the way. Treatment time may vary for other conditions, so feel free to contact the office with questions.
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Many patients schedule with Dr. Lana before trying to conceive to prime their bodies for the upcoming baby. Other patients wait until they’re into their third round of IVF or even after a third miscarriage. Anytime is a good time to get your body back in balance and will undoubtedly benefit the baby.
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Absolutely! About 50% of our fertility patients are also seeing reproductive endocrinologists at fertility clinics – these two approaches work wonderfully together.
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We do not have a quantifying system for success rates as every patient receiving care is in a different situation – age, diagnosis (or lack thereof), pre-existing health conditions and/or stage of pharmaceutical treatment protocols. However, studies show that acupuncture can dramatically improve fertility, and it makes perfect sense that lifestyle changes and supplementation can also influence hormonal imbalances and fertility.
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An easy thing to start immediately is increasing your organic produce consumption. Antioxidants are a critical factor in both egg and sperm health, and the best sources are vegetables and fruits! Also, try to engage in activities that reduce your stress levels, as high stress contributes to hormonal imbalances.