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Nutrition for Fertility
The Power of Nutrition
Unexplained Infertility - PCOS - Low sperm count - Low sperm motility - Poor sperm morphology - Hypogonadism - Low ovarian reserve - Weight-loss for assisted fertility treatment - Poor egg quality - Multiple miscarriage - Multiple failed embryo transfers - Quality of uterine lining - Micronutrient Deficiency - Poorly managed Diabetes - Cystic Fibrosis - Coeliac Disease - Thyroid issues - Cervical mucus
There are many reasons why growing your family may be more troublesome for some. Whether you have had a confirmed diagnosis and whether your goal is to become pregnant, to freeze your eggs or sperm for future family planning or simply to optimise your health for future pregnancies, Gaia Nutrition and Dietetics can support your goals. There is a plethora of misinformation around nutrition in fertility and I know first-hand how daunting it is siphoning through this.
While many things may feel out of your control, nutrition is an area you CAN take charge of and there is an ever increasing mountain of evidence on the impact of quality nutrition on fertility parameters.
Preparing our bodies for pregnancy is a great place to start, to ensure that we go in to pregnancy with good nutritional status. Fertility is a Male and Female responsibility and whether you manage to conceive naturally or are heading into assisted fertility treatment, you can improve your chances of both conception and a healthy pregnancy simply by paying attention to the nutrients you put in your body.
For Assisted Fertility, we can look meticulously and mindfully at the specific areas of concern for you, whether that is unexplained infertility, low ovarian reserve, poor egg quality, low sperm count, low sperm motility, PCOS, uterine lining quality, multiple failed transfers, etc; and optimise your nutritional status in preparation for egg/sperm collection, surgery and embryo transfer. The evidence shows not only increased numbers of positive pregnancy tests, but also increased rates of live births.
In addition to food, the right supplementation can be hugely influential to baby success, however this should be uniquely tailored to each person. I can help you navigate the chaos, save money on unnecessary supplements with empty promises and create a unique plan just for you.
So, it is clear that taking charge of your nutrition can hugely benefit your TTC (trying to conceive) journey and increase your chances of the ultimate outcome, a healthy baby.
Whether you are a hetero or same sex couple, a single parent by choice or are wanting to preserve your sperm or eggs for future use. Let me help to guide you through the evidence and advise on a nutrition and supplementation plan best suited to your fertility diagnosis and goals.
Families are built on love and this is an inclusive and non-judgmental space. I will support you no matter what 'family' looks like to you.