A preconception planning guide
The three to six months before conception shape the pregnancy more than most couples realise. Here is what is worth doing in that window, in roughly the order it matters.
Why the months before matter
A baby's neural tube closes in the first four weeks, frequently before a woman knows she is pregnant. Folate stores, iron levels, thyroid function and blood sugar at the moment of conception all influence that early development, and none of them can be corrected retrospectively.
That is the whole argument for preconception care. It is not about trying harder to conceive, it is about arriving at conception in the condition you would want to be in, with the deficiencies already corrected and the habits already changed.
What to cover in the planning window
Medical checks
Thyroid, haemoglobin, blood sugar, vitamin D and B12, plus a dental check.
Folic acid
Started at least three months before conception, not after the test is positive.
Weight and blood sugar
Both influence conception and pregnancy risk. Small changes early are worth a great deal.
Fertility-supporting exercise
Strength, circulation and stress reduction, three structured classes a week.
Stress and sleep
Chronic stress affects cycles. Meditation and sleep routine are part of the plan.
Both partners
Sperm quality responds to diet, heat, alcohol and smoking over roughly three months.
The Onwards Care Preconception Program
A structured version of everything above, from Rs 1,200 a month.
- 3 fertility-boosting yoga classes a week, 1 hour each
- 1 informative session on Garbhsanskar, diet and preparation
- 1 guided visualisation audio, 10 minutes daily
- Cycle and ovulation guidance
- Diet planning for both partners
- Saturday live Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
How long before trying should we start?
Three months is the usual recommendation, six if there are health issues to correct first.
Is this only for couples with fertility problems?
No. Most couples in the program are simply preparing well. It is not a fertility treatment.
Should my husband be involved?
Yes. Sperm takes roughly 70 to 90 days to mature, so his diet and habits in that window matter directly.
What if we are already trying?
Start now. Even a few weeks of correction before conception is better than none.
What does it cost?
The preconception program starts at Rs 1,200 a month, with 3, 6 and 12-month plans available.
Start before the positive test
Try the 1-week demo at ₹99 and speak to the team about where to begin.