
Fertility course
Maria Arqué and Maria Real will treat together cases of patients seeking pregnancy, either naturally or through assisted reproduction treatments. In 2022, they will decide to join their own knowledge to create a fertility course, of which two editions have already been carried out with highly satisfactory results. Depending on what you are looking for, you can select specific modules or the entire course. We hope you enjoy and learn on this exciting journey to understanding fertility!
Dr. María Arqué is a gynecologist specializing in assisted reproduction with an international career of more than 10 years. His academic training includes a doctorate in Medicine, which will deepen the lifestyle and diet influenced by the results of IVF/ICSI and a specialization linked to the PNIE. In addition to her extensive clinical experience, Maria also shares her knowledge with a professor in the Master’s in Human Fertility at the prestigious Autonomous University of Barcelona and in the International Master’s in Human Reproduction at Pompeu Fabra University.
Includes downloadables: Nutritional plan for natural pregnancy research and fertility recipe
Dr. Maria Arqué will explain the following concepts:
- The essential anatomy of the female reproductive system, delving into folliculogenesis, the menstrual cycle and the key hormones that regulate these processes.
- In the male field, spermatogenesis and the central hormones in its regulation will be addressed.
- The mysterious process of fertilization and the crucial phases of implantation will be explained.
- A clear perspective on fertility will be provided through concrete data and the vital components of achieving a pregnancy will be highlighted.
- It will be explained in detail what the “fertile window” is, that optimal moment for sexual intercourse that maximizes the chances of conception.
- Topics such as lubricants and essential practices for maintaining proper intimate hygiene will be discussed.
- Crucial lifestyle habits for those seeking to conceive will be highlighted.
- The warning signs in fertility will be explained, pointing out when it is essential to seek professional advice.
- And finally, the Fertility Must’s will be shared, those unmissable tips and practices for all those on the path to pregnancy.
Maria Real will explain the following concepts:
- Essentials for pregnancy.
- How food affects reproductive health.
- The role of antioxidants in gamete production.
- Recommended foods and those to avoid.
- The King of the Parasympathetic System: The Vagus Nerve. How to activate it
- Anti-inflammatory food at this stage.
- Essential nutrients in female and male fertility.
- Female and male supplementation at this stage.
- Endocrine disruptors in fertility. Where are they and how to reduce exposure to them.
- Menu and recipe planning: Nutrition plan explained and tricks to make it easy to prepare.
Includes downloadables: Nutritional Plan for natural pregnancy research, 15-day post puncture Plan, Pregnancy Nutritional Plan and Fertility Recipe
Dr. Maria Arqué will explain the following concepts:
- What are the basic tests in the fertility study?
- What are the essential elements for a natural pregnancy?
- How and when to monitor the menstrual cycle?
- The sympothermic method.
- How is female infertility diagnosed?
- What are the complementary tests to evaluate female infertility
- Basic fertility hormonal analysis: what does it measure and what information does it give us?
- How is male infertility diagnosed?
- What are the complementary tests to evaluate male infertility
- Directed sexual relations and induction of ovulation.
- Artificial insemination step by step.
- In vitro fertilization step by step.
- The Ferti Vademecum (Part I): useful basic information about the drugs that are usually used in each treatment.
- Final conclusions.
- How to prepare for embryo transfer
- Preparation type: natural cycle, modified natural cycle and substituted cycle
- Ferti Vademecum (Part II): useful basic information about the drugs that are usually used in this phase of treatment.
- Embryo transfer explained step by step.
- What can I do after the embryo transfer?
- What should I avoid after embryo transfer?
- What symptoms can I have after embryo transfer?
- Warning signs after embryo transfer.
- When can I take a pregnancy test?
- Tips for better beta-waiting.
- What are endocrine disruptors? How to reduce exposure?
- The ten commandments to reduce exposure to endocrine disruptors.
- Conclusions
Maria Real will explain the following concepts: - General analysis: which values are important in the search for pregnancy, how to interpret them and optimal values
- What is the anti-inflammatory diet?
- The role of the endometrial microbiota in fertility.
- Probiotic supplements
- How to promote optimal progesterone levels with lifestyle?
- Recommended supplementation in assisted reproduction treatments: what to take, how much and when.
- Endocrine disruptors in the kitchen: how to avoid them
- Nutritional plan and ideal recipes for IVF
- What is epigenetics?
- How does it affect fertility?
- How to combat the physiological changes of ovarian stimulation with a
- Nutritional plan specially designed for ovarian stimulation and post-stimulation
- Which active ingredients in cosmetics should I avoid?
Includes downloadables: pregnancy nutritional plan + pregnancy recipe
In this part, Dr. Maria Arque will explain the following concepts:What are the physiological changes that happen during these first months.
The fascinating process of embryonic development. The essential medical checks to be carried out and what to expect.
Additional tests you can consider such as the non-invasive prenatal test.
The most common complications during pregnancy. Signs you should be on the lookout for.
Understanding the sensitive issue of first trimester abortion.
Advice and recommendations to fully live these first months of pregnancy.
And finally, the conclusions about everything discussed.
Maria Real will explain the following concepts:Recommended supplementation during the first trimester
Recommended lifestyle habits during the first trimester.
Physical activity, rest and stress management.
Constipation during the first trimester: causes and nutritional recommendations to avoid it.Nausea and vomiting: understanding and nutritional strategies to minimize them.
Gastritis in pregnancy: how to handle it and which foods to favor or avoid.Menu and recipes ideal for this stage of pregnancy
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