This program is for couples who are using home insemination (ICI) and need to establish a strong health baseline quickly. The calls are structured to build knowledge and habits for a focused, three-cycle period.
Month 1: Mindful Discovery & Habit Stacking
Week 1: Initial Team Consultation
Fertility Coach (90 min):
Agenda: Welcome the couple, review their journey, and establish non-medical goals. Discuss the emotional differences between ICI and IVF.
Purpose: To set a foundation of trust and a personalized roadmap, mitigating feelings of isolation. This also validates the couple’s choice of ICI and addresses the unique emotional landscape of the process.
Menstrual Cycle Specialist (60 min):
Agenda: Explain the four phases of the menstrual cycle. Introduce cycle syncing and the key role of ovulation timing for ICI. Help the couple begin tracking their cycle with a high degree of detail.
Purpose: This is the most crucial part of the ICI plan. Perfect timing is essential, so this session empowers the couple with the knowledge to identify their fertile window accurately.
Nutritionist (60 min):
Agenda: Conduct a deep dive into the couple’s current diet. Identify key dietary triggers and emotional eating patterns.
Purpose: To create a targeted, sustainable nutrition plan and provide a tangible way to take control of their health, directly impacting egg and sperm quality.
Sleep Coach (60 min):
Agenda: Assess the couple’s sleep environment and habits. Introduce sleep hygiene and a simple 3-step bedtime ritual.
Purpose: To build a solid sleep foundation, which is crucial for hormonal balance and stress management, both of which are key for natural conception.
Personal Trainer (60 min):
Agenda: Review current fitness levels. Discuss safe, low-impact movements and provide a week of gentle, daily movements.
Purpose: To establish exercise as a tool for stress reduction and circulation, which supports overall reproductive health.
Week 2: Nutritionist Check-in (30 min)
Agenda: Review food journals from the past week. Provide a “Breakfast Blueprint,” explaining how a blood-sugar-stabilizing morning meal can impact energy and hormones, with specific options for the current cycle phase.
Purpose: This shows the couple how one small, targeted change can have a big impact, building confidence and motivation.
Week 3: Personal Trainer Check-in (30 min)
Agenda: Discuss how the new movement routine feels. Introduce restorative yoga poses and explain their benefits for circulation and stress, aligning them with the woman’s menstrual cycle.
Purpose: The couple learns to use movement as a tool for mental well-being and sees how their fitness plan can be adapted to work with the woman’s cycle.
Week 4: Sleep Coach Check-in (30 min)
Agenda: Review sleep logs. Address any challenges with the new bedtime ritual. Discuss how to “unplug” from screens before bed to improve sleep quality.
Purpose: This helps the couple troubleshoot and maintain a consistent sleep routine, which is crucial for long-term hormonal health and emotional resilience.
The 6-Month Program: Sustained Resilience
This program builds on the 3-month plan, with a focus on deeper integration and emotional stamina for couples on a longer journey.
Months 1-3: Follow the same agenda as the 3-Month Program.
Months 4-6: Fine-Tuning and Adaptation
Fertility Coach (Monthly, 45 min):
Agenda: Focus on processing feelings of grief or disappointment from past cycles and strengthen the couple’s communication and partnership skills.
Purpose: This deep work builds emotional stamina and strengthens the couple’s partnership, preparing them for the long-term demands of the journey.
Menstrual Cycle Specialist (Bi-weekly, 30 min):
Agenda: Fine-tunes the cycle syncing plan based on the woman’s unique biological responses over a longer period.
Purpose: This ensures the plan remains highly personalized and effective, as a woman’s cycle can change over time.
Nutritionist (Bi-weekly, 30 min):
Agenda: Fine-tune the meal plan with more specific nutrients and addresses any ongoing issues. They work directly with the cycle specialist to adjust the plan based on the cycle phase.
Purpose: This collaboration ensures the dietary advice is always aligned with the body’s specific needs at each point in the cycle.
Sleep Coach (Bi-weekly, 30 min):
Agenda: Focus on advanced techniques for dealing with chronic insomnia and anxiety. Introduce tools for managing the emotional toll of the journey.
Purpose: Chronic stress can lead to chronic sleep issues. These sessions provide advanced tools to prevent burnout and maintain a calm mindset.
Personal Trainer (Monthly, 30 min):
Agenda: Adapts the fitness routine to be more challenging and engaging while remaining low-impact. The trainer and couple will explore new activities they can enjoy together, aligning them with the cycle.
Purpose: This keeps the couple motivated and engaged in their fitness routine over a longer period.
Month 6: Readiness Phase (Final Push)
Fertility Coach (60 min):
Agenda: Help the couple prepare for the logistics of another cycle and discuss communication with their medical team if needed.
Purpose: This final session ensures the couple feels mentally prepared for the next step, reducing stress and anxiety.
The 12-Month Program: Comprehensive Partnership
This is the most holistic and immersive program. The calls are designed for deep, transformative work and on-demand concierge support.
Months 1-6: Follow the same agenda as the 6-Month Program.
Months 7-9: Deep Work & Resilience
Fertility Coach (Bi-weekly, 60 min):
Agenda: The focus is on deep, transformative work. The coach helps the couple process complex emotions and build a strong sense of partnership.
Purpose: This long-term coaching allows for profound personal growth and helps the couple build a relationship that can withstand the emotional demands of a long-term journey.
Menstrual Cycle Specialist (Monthly, 45 min):
Agenda: The focus is on deeply understanding and adapting to the woman’s cycle to build long-term, intuitive habits.
Purpose: This ensures the woman is in tune with her body’s natural rhythms, a valuable skill that will serve her for life, regardless of the outcome of the journey.
Nutritionist (Bi-weekly, 45 min):
Agenda: Explore advanced nutrition topics and provide customized meal plans based on individual needs and cycle phases.
Purpose: This is about mastery. The couple learns to use nutrition as a powerful tool for wellness, beyond just the basics.
Sleep Coach (Monthly, 30 min):
Agenda: Provides advanced, personalized strategies for managing the emotional toll of the journey.
Purpose: This helps the couple prevent burnout and maintain a clear, calm mindset.
Personal Trainer (Bi-weekly, 45 min):
Agenda: Designs a more engaging and varied fitness routine, incorporating new activities aligned with the woman’s cycle for maximum energy and well-being.
Purpose: This keeps the couple motivated and engaged in their fitness routine over a full year.
Months 10-12: Transition & On-Demand Concierge
Fertility Coach (Weekly, 30 min):
Agenda: Serves as the primary point of contact, coordinating all care and providing on-demand support as the next cycle approaches.
Purpose: This is a high-touch, concierge-level of service that provides a dedicated, calming presence during a stressful time.
Menstrual Cycle Specialist (On-demand):
Agenda: Provides real-time guidance on how to adjust lifestyle for the current phase of the cycle.
Purpose: This allows for real-time, expert-level advice that is perfectly timed with the woman’s cycle.
Nutritionist (On-demand):
Agenda: Provides real-time dietary advice and support for managing symptoms during the cycle.
Purpose: This ensures the couple has immediate, personalized nutritional support during a demanding physical time.
Sleep Coach (On-demand):
Agenda: Offers immediate support for sleep issues caused by anxiety.
Purpose: This can be a lifesaver during the emotional roller coaster of the two-week wait.
Personal Trainer (On-demand):
Agenda: Provides live virtual workouts or a quick check-in to ensure the couple is not over-exerting themselves.
Purpose: This ensures safety and provides flexibility during the sensitive stages of the cycle.
Final Transition Plan (60 min):
Agenda: The team provides a plan for maintaining healthy habits beyond the program and into a healthy pregnancy or a new phase of their journey.
Purpose: This is the final step that ensures the couple is prepared for the next phase of their life, with a sense of closure and a roadmap for the future.