
Fertility + Pregnancy
Natural support for every stage of your fertility and pregnancy journey.
Whether you’re just starting to think about getting pregnant or you’ve been trying without success, fertility challenges can feel overwhelming, emotional, and often isolating. At Beam Health, we help women and couples prepare their bodies for conception and support them through the pregnancy journey, whether naturally, with IUI, or through IVF.
Our approach is proactive, individualized, and grounded in understanding the underlying causes of your symptoms.
Seeking support for fertility and pregnancy? You’re not alone, and we’re here to help.
Common fertility and pregnancy concerns we support:
Irregular or absent periods
Painful ovulation or menstruation
PMS, PMDD, or mood swings
PCOS or suspected hormonal imbalances
Endometriosis / adenomyosis
Thyroid concerns
Recurrent pregnancy loss
Unexplained infertility
Preparing for egg retrieval, IUI or IVF
Male factor infertility
Coming off hormonal birth control
How Beam Health Helps
Using naturopathic medicine, counselling, and tailored support, we partner with you to strengthen your body and mind, reduce obstacles to healthy conception, and support a safe, well-nourished pregnancy.
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Hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, LH, FSH)
Cortisol
2hr insulin tolerance
HbA1c
ESR / CRP
Uric acid
Liver enzymes (AST, ALT, GGT, ALP, bilirubin)
Lipid panel
eGFR
CBC
Thyroid panel (TSH, T3, T4, TPO, TG, TG Ab)
Nutrients (iron, ferritin, B12, vitamin D)
ANA
Homocysteine
GI stool testing
DUTCH urine hormones assessment
Basal body temperature tracking
Ovulation prediction assessments
Semen analysis
DNA fragmentation
Pelvic imaging
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Comprehensive assessment (intake, history, blood work)
Targeted nutrition and dietary recommendations
Individualized supplementation or pharmaceuticals or hormone therapy
Collaboration with fertility clinic (if applicable)
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Nausea, food aversions, or vomiting
Low energy and fatigue
Low iron, B12, or thyroid function
Anxiety or mood changes
Sleep disruptions or insomnia
Digestive changes (constipation, reflux, bloating)
Blood sugar dysregulation
Headaches or blood pressure concerns
Immune or infection-related concerns (eg. recurrent UTIs, group B strep)
Typical Pregnancy Assessments Timeline
It’s important to know what to expect at different stages of this journey. Here is a typical treatment guideline followed by medical doctors when it comes to pregnancy care.
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Dating ultrasound between 7-12 weeks
Genetic screening between 10-13 weeks (blood test and ultrasound)
Blood work CBC, ferritin, TSH (thyroid panel if diagnosed), HbA1c, eGFR, Liver enzymes, blood type, Rh antibodies, infections screening, urinalysis
Progesterone test at 6 weeks if risk of miscarriage or Hx of low progesterone
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Anatomy ultrasound between 18-20 weeks
Screening for pre-eclampsia
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Glucose tolerance testing for gestational diabetes 24-32 weeks (~28 weeks)
Blood work CBC, ferritin, TSH, vitamin D
GBS screening 36 weeks
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First trimester basic protocol, symptomatic support
Second trimester visit (14-16 weeks)
Third trimester visit (28-30 weeks)
Labour + Birth Prep (36 weeks)
Postpartum check-in (6 weeks PP)
Postpartum check-in (3 months PP)
Naturopathy for Fertility & Pregnancy
Conception and pregnancy are influenced by whole-body health—hormones, digestion, stress, nutrient stores, immune function. At Beam Health, we use naturopathic medicine to address important factors such as lifestyle, nutrition, environmental, and emotional health.
What to expect from our individualized treatment plans:
Comprehensive assessment (intake, history, blood work)
WHAT ELSE?
Fertility Counselling
At Beam Health in Kelowna, we offer counselling services for matters regarding reproductive mental health—for those looking for support with fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, loss, or making decisions about whether or not to have children.
Navigating challenges related to fertility, pregnancy, or starting a family can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone.
Book a free discovery call with Mel to get started.
Fertility & Preconception Support in Kelowna & BC
You deserve support, clarity, and a path forward that honours both your fertility journey and your whole-body wellbeing.