HI Twinsister,
I didn't notice you were in canada. Gorgeous place - I have fond memories of lots of fun over there!
I have worked with women during conception and let me say what you are doing is truly sensible and helpful.

It is never too early to prepare your body to grow a baby. In fact stock standard we should do at least 3 months preconception care prior to attempting to conceive.
So, now is a good time to start cutting down on refined sugars, white flour etc and upping the fruit, vege and nut intake. Ensure you are eating adequate calcium and folate rich foods. If you haven't yet; begin taking a preconception vitamin which will have a balance of vitamin supplements including folate and iodine which are really important both preconception and during pregnancy.

I think it is really great that you are considering consulting a natural therapist - try asking friends, colleagues and rellies for a personal recommendation. Like any practitioner there are good and ordinary ones.

I am a bit of a fan of chinese medicine and acupuncture. I have used this through 4 of my pregnancies with good effect. Chinese medicine has a reputation for being pretty wonderful and enhancing fertility and helping to keep babies growing until they are due to be born. I used acupuncture and chinese herbs to turn one of my babies who was breech. I also used it (along with other things) to induce my 3rd daughters labour.

We all have different preferences and ideas and of course that is just my personal preference. I would try a few out and see how you feel and what you are comfy with.

Vitex is a herb that you will find most natural therapists will add to a preconception formula. However Chinese medicine practitioners use different herbs that have a similar affect. Things are obviously different in your health system but here in Australia I was fortunate to find a chinese doctor who practises both eatern and western medicine. I am sure you would be able to access one over your way.

Yes, Blackmores is an Aussie company so you probably don't have it over there! Most natural therapists tend to recommend a tincture of the herb rather than tablets. The tincture, as it's a liquid, is believed to be more readily absorbed into your body. I would wait though and seek out a practitioner. Weather it's chinese medicine or naturopathy you go for then the practitioner will make a formula to support your personal needs. Herbs are generally not taken in isolation, meaning not a singular herb as they work together to support each other. You will find a natural therapist will add vitex and other herbs together to work in unison. In chinese medicine the herbs are combined and you often make a tea from them - not too delish but all for a good cause! A herbalist or naturopath will ususally make up a tincture of the herbs she prescribed.

Anyway I wish you a beautiful and successful ttc journey. I look forward to hearing how you go!