9th August 2016
Contamination in the air, water and food in Kuala Lumpur has given rise to a generation of women facing poor fertility accumulated diseases, passed on to offspring.
Australian preconception Expert, Sandy B Simmons, who will be in Kuala Lumpur this month, said it’s critical for women to work on their health prior to falling pregnant in order to reduce the chances of passing down disease from generation to generation.
“In many parts of the world, couples are becoming more proactive in reducing their child’s risk of diabetes, heart disease and some forms of cancers,” said Ms Simmons.
“If we want to make a real difference in preventing and reducing health challenges in our next generation, preconception health is where we have the biggest opportunity,” she said.
“Let’s not forget their partner, whose input plays a critical part too.”
“Though a woman may not currently be pregnant, in fact she and her partner may not plan on starting a family until the following year, their own health would be the first step to disease prevention in their future son or daughter.”
“With the global rise of type 2 diabetes, and Kuala Lumpur is no exception, a new approach to disease prevention in the unborn is about to turn imagination into reality.”
Ms Simmons suggests couples who are planning on having children, should consider the following preconception care:
- Understand individual beliefs: separate these from the myths and stories handed down the family tree.
- Clarity of mind: this is a key contribution towards the next generation and their own fertility.
- Medication free: stop taking all unnecessary medications, cleaning and repairing internal functions of their body.
- Women’s Intuition: connect to their inner intuitive self for guidance.
- Patience: allow at least three to 12 months to prepare, to then allow the natural process of conception to occur.
Obesity is one of the prime precursors that prevents conception and increases diseases, such as diabetes from our modern world, being passed onto our offspring.
A 2012 survey conducted by the Malaysian Ministry of Health estimated 2.6 million people over 18 had been diagnosed with diabetes in Malaysia. That’s 15.2% of the adult population. With approximately 30% of the population being overweight, current projections predict a future that does not look very bright. By 2020, the number of people living with diabetes will reach 4.3 million. By 2030, the costs associated with diabetes will increase by 60%. This is a high price to pay for something that is preventable.
For more information on how to prepare for preconception, or purchase a copy of
‘Simple Truths, Being Prepared, A Practical Guide for Preconception’, visit www.simpletruthsthebooks.com
About Sandy B. Simmons IBCLC
With a 25 year career in the health industry as a Lactation Consultant and Natural Fertility Educator, International Author and Speaker, Ms Simmons is one of Australia’s leading Naturopathic-Nutritionist experts.
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4th August 2016
This week a 62-year old woman made history by giving birth to a healthy baby – while she’s a decade over the cut-off date for IVF, there’s no reason she shouldn’t be able to carry a healthy pregnancy to term if preconception is properly planned.
Natural Fertility Expert, Sandy B. Simmons said it’s less a matter of the physical age of a woman, but more about having a healthy belief system, clear mind, medication-free body and strong connection with the inner intuition.
“It might sound airy fairy, but these factors have a monumental impact on a woman’s ability to conceive,” said Ms Simmons.
“The most fertile time in a woman’s cycle is before the age of 30-35, the natural fertility cycle of most women wraps up by 50 – however that is not set in stone,” she said.
“Obviously this woman must have taken care of her mind and body to carry a child through pregnancy at such a late stage of life.”
“With endless possibilities, there is less of an expiry date for having children now.”
“Still though, the reality is, the best time to have children is when a woman is in her 20s and 30s.”
“It’s become a trend to wait until all the boxes are ticked – career, travel, love – and many women are waiting until their 40s to start a family.”
Ms Simmons suggested women who are hoping to have children, and have been unable to fall pregnant,
should consider the following preconception care:
- Understand their own beliefs – separating them from the myths and stories handed down the family tree
- Gain clarity of mind as to their contribution towards the next generation and their own procreation process
- Remove unnecessary medications, cleaning and repairing internal functions of their body
- Connect to their inner intuitive self for guidance
- Take at least 3-12 months to prepare, to then allow the natural process of conception to occur.
Many would-be-parents search out IVF, often before they have tried natural methods. The general belief is that somewhere between 35-40 a woman has lost the ability to conceive naturally. This is not so.
General consensus and statistics show that IVF, apart from causing high stress to a woman’s body and the mind of both partners, gives as little as a 3% chance of conception. A high price to pay.
Fertility specialist Professor Rob Norman quotes that in 2013 more than 33,000 Australian women had a fertility treatment cycle. He follows by saying that a large chunk of those women could have fallen pregnant without IVF by using simpler and less invasive methods. He also warned that after age, weight was the number one factor affecting fertility for both men and women in Australia.
Women and their partners who would like more information on natural preconception and fertility, may wish to email
‘Simple Truths, Being Prepared, A Practical Guide for Preconception’
Our website (soft cover and audio book available) or Amazon
With a 25 year career in the health industry as a Lactation Consultation and Natural Fertility Educator, International Author and Speaker, Ms Simmons is one of Australias leading Naturopathic-Nutrition experts.
Interviews available on request -
Media contact:
Sandy B. Simmons Mob: 0402 051 553 Email:
Beginning in utero and on birthing, a baby's gut is still developing and very immature.
In utero the baby is nourished through the umbilicum, with breast milk being the continuum of this nourishing process on birthing. Breast milk is the bridge between the inside and outside world. Breast milk houses natural human nutrients for the immature gut and body systems to continue to develop outside the womb.
Early interference of any kind may cause a reaction, as the immature gut in unable to process any foreign matter. On ingestion, it will set up a memory within cells, especially those lining the digestive system, that react when the same interference is repeated. We are mammals, we thrive on live food, It makes sense to endeavour to 100% breastfeed for as long as possible, especially in the early weeks. This gift sets up the immune system for the future health of each and every individual human being...
Yours in Health and Happiness
Sandy B.
During the first six months, the ideal first nutrition of an infant is mother’s milk.
Baby's second nutrition begins with small tastes of food, perhaps sharing at a family mealtime.
This awakens the touch, smell, taste sensations of licking and handling foods to enjoying a few teaspoons of mashed vegetables and other foods off the parents plate. Breastmilk consumption may naturally and gradually decrease to 50% of the diet by the age of one year.
Between one year and eighteen months, breastmilk is still of great value but many decrease to around 25% of the diet, depending on the baby.