Sue Bedford, Nutritionist

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What does the ‘Food for Fertility’ programme offer?

This is an individual programme tailored to YOU.

When it comes to nutrition, ‘one size does not fit all’ – we are all biologically different and this is known as ‘biochemical individuality’. The food that you eat, along with your lifestyle and any associated stress can have an impact on fertility and it is important to get your body in optimal health not only for YOU, but for conception and to support a healthy pregnancy.

This programme provides a comprehensive information package that includes key information regarding food, diet and fertility and a one-to-one remote consultation tailored to YOU with advice on a supplement programme if necessary.

This programme is right for you if:

• You want to improve and optimise your health and nutrition prior to conception and beyond.
• If you would like a personalised nutrition and supplement plan to suit
• If you would like to know which nutrients are key in relation to fertility and which foods to get them from.
• If you would like to know if you have any mineral deficiencies or potential toxins.
• If you need help with meal planning and some healthy meal and snack ideas.
• If you would like help to balance hormones and reduce inflammation.

What’s included in your personalised program?

An information pack containing key details and top tips on how to ‘Get Fit For Fertility with Nutrition’ broken down into 3 main parts:

• Part 1- It’s all in the preparation – Explores the importance of giving yourself enough time to nourish your body and prepare for fertility treatment and beyond, the importance of good gut health, why reducing inflammation is important to fertility, how to support your liver and top tips to balance your hormones.
• Part 2- Weight and fertility -Why is weight important when it comes to fertility? Why and how does being overweight or underweight impact fertility? The importance of meal planning is explored, a meal planner proforma is included along with great fertility friendly ideas for breakfast, lunch/dinner and snacks.
• Part 3 – Which key nutrients are needed for male and female fertility? This section explores these vital aspects further and examines why they are important and which foods they can be obtained from. The Mediterranean Diet and fertility. The role of key supplements is also considered.

What will I receive from this personalised programme?

• Key notes on the topics outlined above with support sheets on how to eat well so that you can help optimise your health and fertility.
• A one-to-one individual remote initial fertility consultation and follow up with recommendations on nutritional and lifestyle changes that are right for YOU.
• A supplement programme tailored to YOU
• Access to laboratory tests such as a gut test, specific nutrient tests, nutrition profiles through a top London lab for UK residents (at an additional cost).