My Own Fertility Journey

 

My journey to conceiving in my mid-thirties was far harder than I anticipated it to be. Although the struggle was very real at the time, I now see it as a huge gift. What I didn't realise then was that the diet I thought was healthy — low calorie, low fat, and unintentionally lacking in protein — was quietly working against my fertility. But it wasn't just nutrition. Understanding how my body worked, exploring the connection between mindset and physical health, and learning what my body truly needed at this stage became a profound turning point. I conceived twice, naturally — and that whole experience was the foundational springboard into the work I do now. It inspired me to train as a health coach and shaped every area of specialist knowledge I have built since.

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The Power of the Preconception Window

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One of the most important — and most overlooked — aspects of fertility health is what happens in the three months before conception. The study of epigenetics has revealed that the nutritional and lifestyle choices you make during this window can directly influence how your DNA expresses itself — a process known as DNA methylation. Factors including immune response and long term health can all be shaped by the choices you make right now.

This is why I work with women who are preparing for pregnancy, not just those already facing challenges. That three month window is one of the most powerful opportunities you have — and most women don't even know it exists.

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My Three Pillar Approach to Fertility Health

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Nutrition: Understanding how what you eat directly influences your hormones, cycle health, and fertility. Gut health is central to this work — your gut microbiome plays a profound role in how your body metabolises hormones, absorbs the nutrients essential for conception, and manages inflammation that can affect fertility. I provide nutrition guidance and recipe inspiration tailored to your fertility goals — helping you understand what your body needs at this stage and building the confidence to make informed food choices that work for your life. I don't provide prescriptive meal plans, but I do give you the practical tools and knowledge to nourish your body for conception.

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Lifestyle: Looking at every factor that influences your fertile health — from sleep and stress to your environment and how you move your body. One of the most overlooked aspects of fertility lifestyle is how you exercise — and specifically how your fitness regime can be tailored to support your cycle.  The way you train during each phase of your menstrual cycle can either support or hinder your fertility, and most women have never been shown how to make that distinction. Together we'll explore realistic, sustainable adjustments that create the optimal conditions for conception — personalised to you.

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Mindset The emotional toll of the fertility journey is real — and it's rarely talked about enough. Whether you're managing the anxiety of trying to conceive, processing the grief of miscarriage, or simply trying to stay hopeful through setbacks, this pillar gives you the space to express everything you're feeling and the tools to build resilience, manage stress, and move forward with clarity. Ongoing stressors directly impacts hormonal balance and conception — addressing it isn't optional, it's essential.

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Information and Education

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Understanding your own fertility is one of the most empowering things you can do. I help you better understand how fertility works, take ownership of your journey, and become an active and informed participant in your own care. Knowledge removes fear — and fear is one of the biggest obstacles many women face on this journey.

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Who I Work With

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My fertility coaching is for women aged 30–45 based in Bristol, London, or anywhere across the UK online.

Some of the women I work with are just beginning their journey — healthy, proactive, and wanting to give themselves the strongest possible foundation in the months before they start trying. Others have been trying to conceive for a year or more and are beginning to wonder why it isn't happening. Some are preparing for IVF and want to optimise every aspect of their health before treatment begins. And some have experienced the devastating loss of miscarriage and are finding their way forward — physically, emotionally, and with hope still intact.

Wherever you are, this work meets you there.

 

​My fertility health coaching draws on dedicated training in hormone health and fertility nutrition, CPD in the emotional aspects of fertility coaching, and a naturopathic health coaching qualification. You can find out more about my background and training on my about page.

 

Book a Free 20 Minute Discovery Call

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Whether you are just beginning to think about conception or you have been on this journey for a while, a conversation is always a good place to start. Book your free 20 minute discovery call and let's talk about where you are and how I can help.

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