Are you considering detoxing before getting pregnant? Many women are now committing to cleanse programs in order to rid their body of dangerous toxins and chemicals that may be passed on to the growing fetus. Detoxing can be very beneficial when done properly and under the guidance of a care provider. It can help to balance your hormones by getting rid of endocrine disruptors in the body, allowing for easier conception and a healthier pregnancy with less complications.
Aviva Romm writes a terrific article sharing the positive and negative sides of detoxing before conceiving. You can check out her article here! She also outlines the benefits of doing a preconception test for your toxic load and gives helpful information on how to detox appropriately. Most importantly she suggests beginning your detox 6 months prior to beginning trying to conceive, allowing 3 months between once the detox has ended and becoming pregnant. As well as listing helpful information on how to detox in a healthy manner.
From a Chinese Medicine perspective detoxing can be beneficial prior to becoming pregnant. However, the process the body goes through to eliminate toxins and chemicals can be depleting for the body’s resources, namely, qi, yin, and blood. It requires the liver to work in overtime and can put added stress on the yin organs. Qi, yin, and blood are the very resources we need the most to conceive and maintain a healthy pregnancy, and postpartum phase. This 3 month window after detoxing can allow your body the necessary time to build optimal qi, yin, and blood before conceiving. Feeling our best right before pregnancy leads to a healthier pregnancy and healthy baby!