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How nutrition can help with fertility

Hormone Balance

Egg quality

Ovulation

Implantation

Ovarian reserve

Unexplained infertility

Sustaining a healthy pregnancy

Assisted conception

PCOS

Endometriosis

Sperm Quality

A fertility friendly diet is associated with:

• A 40% increased probability of success in achieving a pregnancy through IF, improving embryo

yield and number of fertilised eggs 

• Significant improvements in sperm quality including, sperm count, sperm motility and sperm

concentration 

• An increased probability of pregnancy 

• Improvement in inflammation and insulin resistance in women with PCOS 

• A reduced risk of ovulation disorders 

Examples of important nutrients for fertility:

Folate reduces the risk of neural tube defects, may support progesterone levels and promotes healthy

ovulation, reduces miscarriage risk, important for production of DNA.

Antioxidants (vitamins C & E, zinc & selenium)- protect against oxidative stress which can impact fertility,

protect eggs and other cells from free radicals, increase chance of conception.

Omega 3 - anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, may improve egg quality, implantation and ART

outcomes.

Choline - helps maintain a normal pregnancy, reduces risk of neural tube defects, important for placental

function and early foetal brain development. 

Vitamin B12 - inadequate levels associated with female infertility and low levels associated with

miscarriage.

It is my job to carry out a through assessment of your current diet and advise you on how to adapt it so that it is optimal for conception, pregnancy and post-pregnancy.

Initial 1 hour consultation: £120

This includes (as appropriate for the client): assessment of pre appointment questionnaire and food diary; 1 hour consultation; individualised Nutrition Plan/written information; any other useful information e.g. recommendations for useful apps, websites, books

Follow up appointments: £60

Follow up appointments last approximately 45 minutes

 

There are no unexpected extra costs. If I recommend a supplement I will suggest a number of choices, as I do not sell or promote any particular brand or product.

 

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