{"title":"Reproductive Support","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore getting pregnant, it is important to support your body with some key nutrients, such as folate and iodine for at least 3 months beforehand. Men can support the health of their sperm by joining in for those 3 months and working to create thriving sperm to do their best job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertility support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 3-month preconception period both you and your partner can support your health by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsuming a nourishing wholefood diet, with lots of colourful vegetables and fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporating omega 3’s either through supplements or oily fish like salmon and sardines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting outside and enjoying nature and a bit of healthy sunshine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving your body, going for walks, or exercising to support nutrient-rich blood flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning to track your cycle so you know when you’re fertile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking fertility support supplements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are just wanting to support balanced hormones for now see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/5-ways-to-support-hormonal-balance-naturally\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"5 Ways to Support Hormonal Balance Naturally\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e5 ways to support hormonal balance naturally\u003c\/a\u003e for some extra tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertility supplements for women\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs mentioned earlier, women need to supplement with both folic acid and iodine in the 3 months leading up to conception. This is because it takes roughly 3 months for eggs to develop in the ovaries before they are selected for ovulation. If you have just found out you are pregnant, then don’t worry, just get onto it as soon as you can, and speak to your trusted health professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost prenatal supplements for women will include most of the micronutrients needed to support a healthy pregnancy, you may also like to take an omega 3 supplement, magnesium, and consider iron support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are needing support with your libido, then there are supplements for that too. As well as herbal extracts that can support hormonal balance for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adrenal-health-stress-support\" title=\"Adrenal Health \u0026amp; Stress Support\"\u003eAdrenal Health \u0026amp; Stress Support,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thyroid-support\" title=\"Thyroid Support\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThyroid Support\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blood-sugar-support\" title=\"Blood Sugar Support\"\u003eBlood Sugar Support.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertility supplements for men\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSperm also take a few months to mature, so for healthy sperm you can also support with a multi-vitamin to ensure all the basic nutrients are covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSperm are very susceptible to oxidative damage, which means that antioxidants like vitamin C and selenium are very supportive of healthy sperm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc is a vital mineral for healthy sperm function and a healthy sperm count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs well as supplements, remember to keep the testes cool as too much heat can also interfere with healthy sperm. That means no hot baths, spas, long bike rides, or laptops directly on the lap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplements to support libido and sexual function may also be a part of your preconception health plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe best support for healthy hormones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a wide range of supplements and products to support \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stress-hormones\" title=\"Stress \u0026amp; Hormones\"\u003eStress \u0026amp; Hormones.\u003c\/a\u003e These come in many forms, including capsules, tablets, liquids, powders, and oral drops to suit your preference. See our extensive \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/health-concerns\" title=\"Health \u0026amp; Concerns\"\u003eHealth Concerns\u003c\/a\u003e resources for helpful tips to support your health and wellbeing journey\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blackmores-conceive-well-gold","title":"Conceive Well Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:\" small\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBlackmores Conceive Well\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan small\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Gold\u003c\/span\u003e is s\u003c\/span\u003epecifically formulated to supply key nutrients to support women prepare their body for conception and pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecially formulated to be taken for up to six months prior to conception with nutrients to support normal ovulation, healthy conception early stage pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTAPS PP9865\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is Certified Sustainable by Friends of the Sea (FOS) \u0026amp;\/ or Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). \u003cbr\u003eFor more on our Marine Sustainability Policy and our other strict product standards see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthpost.co.nz\/about-us\/our-good-ingredients-promise\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249);\"\u003eGood Ingredients Promise\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackmores","offers":[{"title":"28 capsules \/ 28 tablets","offer_id":47176614314202,"sku":"1110213-1","price":41.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2702\/7418\/files\/blackmores-conceive-well-gold__89838.jpg?v=1764575730"},{"product_id":"go-healthy-go-woman-plus-libido-support","title":"Go Woman Plus - Libido Support","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eGo Healthy Go Woman Plus \u003c\/span\u003eis designed to enhance sexual energy, supporting a healthy libido, improving desire, stamina and energy in times of need. Horny Goat Weed is well known for supporting healthy sexual function.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GO Healthy","offers":[{"title":"30 vegecaps","offer_id":47176657109210,"sku":"1111391-1","price":28.7,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2702\/7418\/files\/go-healthy-go-woman-plus-libido-support-30-vegecaps-gywp-p-front__64739.jpg?v=1764576495"},{"product_id":"natures-sunshine-5-w","title":"5-W","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNature's Sunshine 5-W\u003c\/span\u003e is a herbal combination designed to support women during the final stages of pregnancy and childbirth. It contains herbs which support uterine tissues in preparation for childbirth. 5-W supports uterine muscle relaxation, worry and nervousness often associated with childbirth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5-W is recommended especially during the last five weeks of pregnancy to support natural, healthy delivery and recovery. 5-W has also been used to help nourish and support glandular and reproductive health. Women may find benefit from using 5-W several months prior to conception in order to nourish and support healthy uterine tissues and hormones. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTAPS PP4929.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nature's Sunshine","offers":[{"title":"100 capsules","offer_id":47176666841306,"sku":"1112546-1","price":46.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2702\/7418\/files\/natures-sunshine-5-w__54836.jpg?v=1764577302"},{"product_id":"go-healthy-go-man-plus-libido-support","title":"Go Man Plus - Libido Support","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGo Healthy Go Man Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis designed to enhance sexual energy, supporting a healthy libido, improving stamina and energy in times of need. Horny Goat Weed is well known for supporting healthy sexual function.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GO Healthy","offers":[{"title":"30 vegecaps","offer_id":47217011654874,"sku":"1114099-1","price":34.6,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 vegecaps","offer_id":47217011687642,"sku":"1114099-2","price":57.3,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2702\/7418\/files\/go-healthy-go-man-plus-libido-support__19473.jpg?v=1766113131"},{"product_id":"superfeast-jing-blend","title":"Jing Blend","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSuperFeast Jing\u003c\/span\u003e blend combines the most revered Jing herbs into a powerful daily tonic designed to restore this foundational energy, lifting you beyond exhaustion and into a full expression of your primal essence.\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTAPS PP 8256\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SuperFeast","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":47218153881818,"sku":"1004460-2","price":115.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":47219490095322,"sku":"1004460-1","price":70.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2702\/7418\/files\/superfeast-jing__97776_58740a6f-d6b3-49df-8adb-3ce2241af11d.jpg?v=1766113169"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.healthpost.com.au\/collections\/reproductive-support.oembed","provider":"HealthPost","version":"1.0","type":"link"}