HRV: The Number One Test to Get Before Getting Pregnant.

Understanding the Importance of Neurological Health Before Conception

What is the number one test you should track before you even think about getting pregnant?

It’s not a hormone test or blood panel — it’s Heart Rate Variability (HRV).

If your healthcare team isn’t already using this test, it’s worth finding someone who is, because HRV is one of the best ways to understand how well your nervous system — and therefore your entire body — is functioning.

Why Neurological Health Matters in Preconception

Recent research highlights how essential neurological health is during the preconception journey — for both partners.

Thanks to innovative technology, we can now track and measure your nervous system function in just minutes.

If you’ve been searching for answers, exploring second opinions, or feeling stuck in your fertility journey, understanding HRV can provide a new and empowering perspective.

What Is A HRV Test and Why Is It So Valuable?

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) measures the variation in time between heartbeats, offering insight into the health of your autonomic nervous system (ANS) — the part of your body that regulates everything from your hormones to digestion, reproduction, and immune function.

• A higher HRV means your nervous system is flexible, resilient, and adapting well to stress.

• A lower HRV can suggest the body is under stress or strain, potentially affecting areas like sleep, hormonal balance, and overall wellbeing.

In the preconception stage, a balanced nervous system supports healthy hormone function, regular menstrual cycles, sperm health, and reproductive readiness.

How the Autonomic Nervous System Influences Fertility

The Autonomic Nervous System has two key branches:

• Sympathetic (fight or flight) – helps you respond to stress.

• Parasympathetic (rest, digest, and reproduce) – supports healing, recovery, and fertility.

When the sympathetic system dominates, it can be harder for the body to prioritise reproductive function. Tracking HRV helps identify this imbalance, allowing couples to take steps toward greater balance and adaptability.

How We Measure HRV at House of Chiropractic

While some smartwatches can give basic HRV readings, our NeuroPulse technology goes much deeper.

It measures your neurological adaptability and vagal tone (linked to parasympathetic activity) safely and accurately within minutes.

Each assessment helps us establish a neurological baseline and monitor how your body responds over time — whether that’s before conception, during pregnancy, or postpartum.

The INSiGHT Scans: A Comprehensive Neurological Assessment

In addition to HRV (via the NeuroPulse scan), we may also use two additional assessments:

1. NeuroThermal Scan – to assess balance in the autonomic nervous system.

2. NeuroSensory EMG Scan – to measure motor system patterns.

Together, these provide a complete picture of nervous system function and adaptability — giving couples insight into how their bodies are managing stress and preparing for conception.

What You Can Learn from the Results

A balanced nervous system helps the body respond appropriately to life’s challenges.When the parasympathetic system is active and functioning well, it supports rest, recovery, and reproductive health.

HRV and neurological scans provide a window into this balance, showing how your body adapts over time — a powerful tool for couples looking to optimise preconception and pregnancy health.

Supporting Your Preconception Journey

Preparing for a baby can be one of the most exciting and emotional experiences in life. It can also be filled with uncertainty.

At House of Chiropractic, we use neurological assessments like HRV and INSiGHT Scans to help you understand your body’s readiness and guide you on your journey with confidence and clarity.

You’re not alone — and you have options when it comes to supporting your preconception, fertility, and pregnancy health.

If you’re interested in learning more, you can schedule a consultation to explore your HRV test, NeuroPulse scan, and personalised care plan.