Postpartum Bundle
Whether you are new to trying to conceive, are having trouble getting pregnant, have had pregnancy losses, this bundle is for you. There is no timeline to taking charge of your fertility, so begin when you feel you need support (why wait for the "1 year unsuccessful trying timeline?!").
Dr. Melissa is here for you, especially after experiencing pregnancy losses herself. Read more about her journey here.
Who is this for?
6 weeks + postpartum
support your body's healing
Postpartum Fatigue
Identify areas to boost your energy and improve sleep
Nutrient Replenishment
Replenish key nutrients to support recovery and long-term health.
Stress
This is KEY to support and manage
Breastfeeding and Milk Supply
Support your nutritional needs while breastfeeding and ensure you're getting the nutrients both you and your baby need
Hormone Changes
Mood swings, night sweats, hair loss, and emotional ups and downs
Long-Term Wellness
Postpartum recovery doesn't end after six weeks. Build healthy habits to support your health
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
We are here for you, and we will dive into reasons why this could be happening.
How will you feel after?
Physical Recovery
Whether the root cause is from hormones, gut, toxins, stress, lifestyle-we are going to solve it together.
Mental Health
Nutrition, lifestyle modifications and targeted supplementation can support egg quality.
Supporting Nutrients
Nutrient testing may be something we explore, and can often be a cause for infertility.
Reduced Stress
This is KEY for fertility-we will dive into your stressors and solve them together.
Balanced Hormones
We aim to balance your hormones to optimize your fertility.
Normalized Menstrual Cycle
The changes we make have this exact goal in mind.
Toxin Reduction
We may explore toxin testing and reduce your toxic load to support fertility.
Decreased Inflammation
Overall inflammation throughout the body will decrease to support fertility.
How does it work?
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Start with New Patient Visit
Fill out your new patient intake and then we meet for 1 hour to review your paperwork, dive into your health and your goals, and create a plan. You are sent for applicable testing via our online testing company. Testing may include day in depth bloodwork, DUTCH hormone analysis, cortisol testing and more. Then we set up visit two - this is when we begin your care.
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How does treatment work?
Receive tailored supplementation, nutritional changes, lifestyle, changes, exercise changes, and ongoing messaging with Dr. Melissa throughout the process. The plan can include dietary changes, exercise changes,daily supplements and overall lifestyle changes. Supplements are a vital part of treatment, all supplements are through our online dispensary, Fullscript.
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How long is the process?
Functional Medicine changes take between 3-9 months on average, pending patient adherence and complexity.
Also see our FAQ page for other frequently asked questions regarding the process.
Fertility Specific Questions
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Do you replace conventional medicine testing and treatment?
Not necessarily! I work hand in hand with conventional treatments such as IUI, IVF, medically assisted cycles, etc. I urge you to keep your traditional OB and I will work with you regarding your particular fertility treatment journey. Ultrasounds and other imaging might be pertinent to your success, and I am unable to order these.
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Do you treat male infertility
Yes! Treatment for males includes bloodwork analysis, nutrient assessment and/or toxin testing. Please book a New Patient Functional Medicine visit and males will not complete a bundle, but rather a la carte testing and visits.
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Do you prescribe fertility medication? What about acupuncture?
No, so this is why we urge you to keep your traditional OB and I will provide lifestyle support alongside traditional treatment.
Acupuncture is WIDELY researched and successful for fertility. Acupuncture treatments 2x/month are key for fertility benefit.
Postpartum Care
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2 Follow Up Visits - AFTER the New Patient Visit. These visits are set based on test results that come in, timing of protocols and changes being made, but your first follow up visit is always within 3 weeks of your New Patient Visit.
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Topics covered: Hormone Education, Nutritional Support, Inflammatory Status, Menstrual Cycle Lifestyle Education, Exercise, Toxin Reduction, Stress Management, Hormone/Testing Analysis with Personalized Supplement Plan
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Bloodwork is not included, but can be run through your insurance or our non-insurance option. Bloodwork would consist of day inflammatory markers, nutrients, hormones, thyroid, blood sugar, immune function and more as needed. If additional tests are needed, these are additional costs to the patient and discussed together.
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Unlimited messaging to Dr. Melissa
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Custom protocols sent after each visit via Practice Better platform, including the above topics and in depth lab analysis pertaining to your care. Timed supplement protocols, dietary changes and lifestyle measures all taken into account and tailored to YOU!
$645.00
Once bundle is completed, patient can then book additional follow up visits if necessary our purchase another bundle offered, as to be discussed with Dt. Melissa.
What if I need hormone and gut testing, or other tests? No problem! We order additional tests as needed at additional cost, and add on visits if necessary after the package is completed.