Creating Lasting Change by addressing mindset and the action needed for transformation.
As a Nutritional Therapist, Functional Medicine Health Coach and PSYCH-K® facilitator, I offer holistic support to couples struggling with unexplained fertility by addressing both the physical and emotional aspects that may be influencing fertility. I support clients with:
Tailored Nutrition Plans
Nutrition plays a significant role in reproductive health. I assess your current diet and suggest changes to enhance fertility, ensuring both partners are getting adequate nutrition to support their hormone balance and overall reproductive health.
Addressing Stress: Chronic stress can negatively impact the endocrine system, leading to hormonal imbalances that affect reproductive function. Stress increases the production of cortisol, a hormone that can interfere with ovulation, sperm production, and overall fertility.
Creating a Fertility-Friendly Mindset is essential for overcoming fertility challenges. Studies have shown that optimism and a sense of hope can positively influence reproductive health. When the mind is in a more positive, calm state, it can help reduce the impact of stress on the body. By reframing negative thoughts and beliefs related to fertility this can result in a mindset shift that aligns you with your goal of conceiving. It can also help reduce anxiety around the process of fertility treatments, if applicable.
Work with me if you would like to work on:
- Coping with Stress is essential for overcoming fertility challenges. Studies have shown that optimism and a sense of hope can positively influence reproductive health. When the mind is in a more positive, calm state, it can help reduce the impact of stress on the body. By reframing negative thoughts and beliefs related to fertility this can result a mindset shift that aligns you with your goal of conceiving. It can also help reduce anxiety around the process of fertility treatments, if applicable.
- Shifting Mindset: Working to develop a positive and resilient mindset is important in facing challenges related to fertility, covering areas such as overcoming limiting beliefs, fear, or self-doubt that might hinder your ability to stay hopeful and motivated.
- Health and Wellness: Working towards lifestyle adjustments that support fertility, such as nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness which can positively influence fertility. We can work on creating daily or weekly routines that support health and wellness goals.
- Emotional Support During Assisted Reproductive Technologies: IVF and other fertility treatments can be physically and emotionally exhausting. I can provide ongoing support during this time, helping you to cope with the challenges, stay positive, and improve emotional resilience during treatments.
- Overcoming Anxiety: Many individuals trying to conceive experience anxiety about their fertility outcomes. I can offer techniques like relaxation, meditation, or breathing exercises to reduce anxiety and help you feel more in control of your fertility journey.
NUTRITIONAL COACHING FOR FERTILITY
Good nutrition is vital for a healthy body and a healthy reproductive system in both men and women planning to conceive. As a registered Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Health Coach I recommend having a healthy varied diet prior to conception as it can take three months for eggs to mature before ovulation and similarly three months for sperm to develop.
A study conducted by the University of Surrey showed that couples with a previous history of infertility who made changes to their diet and lifestyle had an 80 percent success rate. If you are planning a treatment cycle of IVF, ICSI or IUI, then it is important that you provide your body with the best nutrition possible to provide the correct raw materials to support both egg and sperm quality and boost your chances of success with treatment. I work closely with the doctors at Concept Fertility.
Nutritional and Lifestyle advice can assist in preparing the body for both natural and assisted conception through optimising reproductive health by:
- Balancing hormones
- Boosting egg and sperm health
- Identifying and addressing any nutritional deficiencies
- Identifying and addressing food sensitivities and allergies
- Improving female health conditions such as irregular cycles, PCOS, endometriosis, yeast overgrowth
- Weight management
- Supporting stress levels
- Eliminating toxin overload which can affect weight and hormonal balance
- Enhancing lifestyle activities such as exercise and relaxation
What is Health & Wellness Coaching
Is there a gap between knowing what you need to do to be healthy and having that motivation to actually make and sustain those changes?
As a Functional Medicine Health Coach I will partner with you to empower you to achieve your health and wellness goals and to make lasting lifestyle changes.
Change can seem hard and a little scary, this is natural, as our brain is designed to protect us from the unknown which makes us want to stay in our comfort zone, even when we are not happy with where we are at.
The coaching journey will allow you to gain new awareness and insight about yourself. You will get to work on your own personal development.
Work with me if you would like to:
- to work with someone who can gently guide you toward clarity, help you uncover what’s keeping you stuck, and support you in moving forward with confidence.
- Create healthier habits to improve your health & wellbeing.
- Explore what is stopping you from changing.
- Have healthy ways to cope with stress and anxiety.
- Increase physical activity.
- Have more energy.
- Lose weight, and keep it off.
- Enhance sleep quality and quantity.
- Learn more about nutrition and what foods feel good for your body.
- You want to be held accountable for reaching your goals.
- Have emotional support.
- Live a long and healthy life.
