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🚨6 things not to ignore if you’re trying for

🚨6 things not to ignore if you’re trying for a baby🚨

Don’t be an ostrich! As a nutritional therapist, I believe that everything in the body is connected, so if you’re having warning signs in one part of the body, it usually points to an imbalance somewhere else. If you experience these symptoms then this could be a sign that something is worth investigating…

🍬 Dysregulated blood sugar levels. How do you know? Perhaps you feel shaky, exhausted, hangry, dizzy and are craving sweet treats to get you through the day. This is really common, and is often the first thing I’ll look at with clients.
🩸 Irregular periods - no clue when your period will arrive? Super long or short periods? This could be a sign of an underlying hormone balance.
💩 Gut issues - you might wonder what gut health has to do with fertility, but we can’t absorb nutrients if our gut health isn’t optimal, and we need nutrients to make a baby.
🦠 Vaginal infections - do you feel like something isn’t right down there? Maybe you get recurrent thrush or BV? The vaginal microbiome (yes it’s a thing!) is often overlooked, but can play a crucial role in fertility.
😫 High stress levels - stress can impact hormones big time, and therefore fertility.
😴 Poor sleep - sleep is one of the cornerstones of health, so if you’re not getting enough, it can have a knock on impact on other areas of your health. It can also indicate that all is not balanced with your hormone levels if you’re frequently struggling to get to sleep or are waking up in the middle of the night.

Is this ringing bells for you? 🔔

Comment FOOD FOR FERTILITY below and see how I can help support your body and your fertility with evidence-based nutrition advice 💚 and book in for my free Food for Fertility workshop this month - 🔗👆🏼

Is 2026 the year you’re going to start trying fo

Is 2026 the year you’re going to start trying for a baby?

This is potentially a really exciting time! And as a fertility nutritionist, I’d say there are definitely a few things to think about before you jump straight in… Here are my top tips for anyone thinking about making a baby this year:

⛰️ Environment. Creating the right environment for conception and pregnancy is so important - this means things like optimising sperm and egg health, making sure you’ve got the right levels of nutrients, that your blood sugar levels are stable, your weight is within range, and hormone levels are optimal. Not only is this going to increase your chances of getting pregnant, but it’s going to stand you in good stead for pregnancy and what comes after.

🗓️ Forming habits. This is the perfect time to create healthy habits that will last you into pregnancy and beyond. A unique window of opportunity to focus on yourself, and set yourself up for success. There are many things we can’t control when trying for a baby, but this is something positive that we can.

👥 Community. Because sometimes it takes a village! You might just need a support network of people around you involved in your care and wellbeing - professionals like nutritionists, PTs, acupuncturists, and therapists. But also don’t underestimate the impact of having people around you who really get it.

🎯 Consistency. This beats perfection any day of the week! Showing up, doing the best you can, not being too hard on yourself if you don’t always get it ‘right’.

Ready to start? I’ve made it super easy for you and am running a free 1-hour workshop this month, Food for Fertility, all about how to optimise your fertility with a few simple changes. Check out details in the link above 🔗👆🏼

Christmas is almost upon us: I’ve watched Love A

Christmas is almost upon us: I’ve watched Love Actually, played Mariah at least 516 times, and my festive cheer levels are close to peaking. So I’m getting ready to switch off (and log off) until the New Year.

I’ll be back in January raring to go, with lots of exciting things to share with you. But for now, it’s nice to switch off my phone and enjoy time with family.

Wishing you all a very happy and healthy Christmas! See you in 2026!

Tis the season to be jolly and eat lots of delicio

Tis the season to be jolly and eat lots of delicious treats, right?

I talk about this quite a lot with clients, but food shouldn’t make you feel guilty. The occasional treat can be so joyful - and food isn’t always just about the nutritional value. Christmas is one of those times when there are a lot more treats on offer - the cheese, pastry, cake and chocolate. So how can you enjoy the Christmas festivities without feeling guilty?

Try and think about adding in MORE of the good stuff during this time of the year, rather than less of the ‘naughty stuff’. Satsumas, nuts, smoked salmon, Brussels sprouts and all that delicious veg are all great Christmassy foods to include. Focus on that and you might not want as much of the other stuff.

Eat mindfully. Chew thoroughly, taste your food, really savour it. You’ll be less likely to overdo it and feel guilty if you eat mindfully and slowly.

Set some intentions before you start. If you find yourself feeling out of control around food and then feeling guilty about it, maybe decide how much, and when, you’ll have certain foods or drinks ahead of time. That might be deciding you’ll pick one higher sugar food to enjoy every day over the Christmas break, or picking certain days that you’ll go alcohol-free. Maybe you do exactly what you want to for three days over Christmas and then start eating more healthily. Whatever it is, try and set your intentions beforehand. It might also help to tell someone else, or to do this with a friend or family member.

Enjoy all the deliciousness that the festive season has to offer!

Christmassy foods to eat more of this year 🏆

Christmassy foods to eat more of this year 🏆

We’re often told what foods NOT to eat, but I wanted to focus on some lovely Christmassy foods to eat MORE of this year.

🍊 Satsumas - I love a good satsuma! Packed with vitamin C and fibre, this is a wonderful little snack alongside some…
🌰 Nuts - high in protein, healthy fats and fibre, these are a great blood-sugar balancing snack. If you’re having something sweet like chocolate, add some nuts for extra protein to help stabilise those blood sugar levels.
🌱 Brussels sprouts - a divisive choice I know, but this veg is rich in vitamins and minerals, and contains bitter compounds that are good for stimulating digestion and detoxification.
🦃 Turkey - Obvs! Great for protein, choline, B vitamins and more. It’s a good source of amino acid tryptophan, which makes serotonin and melatonin, neurotransmitters responsible for helping us feel sleepy and calm.
🐟 Smoked salmon / trout - a fantastic source of omega 3 fatty acids, which are supportive of inflammation, brain health and heart health. Another protein-rich addition to your plate too!
🌳 Cinnamon - this warming space may help in the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels, which we all know is useful around Christmas time!

Enjoy!

It may seem like I’m being nosy, but all of thes

It may seem like I’m being nosy, but all of these questions (and more!) are going to be crucial in helping me determine what approach we take, and what we should investigate next when it comes to fertility.

That might involve functional testing, going back to your GP or specialist to ask them to investigate further, or getting to work straight away on diet or lifestyle factors.

I know that time is precious when it comes to TTC, so I aim to get straight to it!

You could spend months or even years doing random testing, spending a fortune on supplements that aren’t the right ones for you and getting increasingly more stressed in the process. My job is to cut through all the fertility nutrition noise and help you focus on what really needs addressing.

Give me a nudge and let’s book in for a free 30-minute consultation where you can learn more about how nutrition and lifestyle can make a difference when it comes to fertility.

Here are a few reviews from my previous Watering S

Here are a few reviews from my previous Watering Seeds fertility group - a 6-week online fertility nutrition course for those trying to conceive.

For more information, DM me with the word SEEDS and I’ll send you some more information…

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After an ultrasound scan at 15-weeks, I was drivin

After an ultrasound scan at 15-weeks, I was driving out of the hospital and saw this rainbow. 🌈 It seemed especially fitting given the journey to get to this point. A loss, and many months of waiting and wondering whether I’d ever make it to the point where I was able to share a pregnancy announcement.

In my most recent blog, I’ve written about my own fertility journey. Fertility is something I’m obviously very comfortable talking about for work, but I haven’t shared my own story until now.

I hope if you are going through something similar that my blog resonates with you, and I’m sending love to anyone going through it. If you feel like you need some support, please do get in touch.

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