Why We Wrote This Guide
Our patients are often uncertain about what to eat, what supplements to take, and which lifestyle changes matter most. Specialising in fertility acupuncture for over two decades, we understand the concerns, questions and challenges you are likely to face.
GPs and IVF specialists rarely have the time to dive into fertility-boosting lifestyle advice. And, unfortunately, some healthcare professionals may not be fully informed about the latest evidence. There’s no blame here; it’s difficult to be an expert in everything.
We’ve scoured numerous resources to provide our patients with the most accurate, reliable information. However, most books, articles, and blogs are either too restrictive, confusing, or simply incorrect. That’s why we created this concise, evidence-based guide—to clarify complex information and give you a balanced approach to naturally boosting your fertility.
How to Use This Guide
Nothing to hide: Understanding fertility diets can be incredibly complex. People face a wide variety of conditions—one person may be lean with PCOS, while another may be overweight and struggling with endometriosis. Both individuals can benefit from a fertility-focused lifestyle, but their diets and plans will vary significantly.
When you search online, you’ll find a plethora of conflicting advice. One article may tell you to go vegan, while another advises you to eat more eggs. Here, we offer balanced advice backed by science to cut through the noise.
Our guide explains how eating habits and lifestyle choices influence reproductive functions like ovulation and hormone balance. We break down complex information to empower you with knowledge, helping you make educated decisions about your diet and lifestyle.
One of the central pillars of a fertility diet is blood sugar control. However, the importance of this is often overlooked. In this guide, we’ll not only explain why managing insulin resistance is essential, but we’ll also provide strategies for doing so.
How to Start
While reading our guide, consider your situation:
- What are the specific obstacles to your fertility? Do you need to lose or gain weight?
- Do you have a medical diagnosis such as PCOS or endometriosis? Have you experienced miscarriages?
- Are you ovulating regularly? Are your cycles consistent? Do you experience pelvic pain, bloating, or digestive issues?
Take note of the elements that apply to you as you read through this guide. These insights will form the foundation of your personalised fertility diet plan.
Benefits of correct nutrition for Fertility
The foods you consume daily have a potential to boost your ability to conceive. A well-designed fertility diet can:
- Optimise ovulation
- Balance hormones
- Reduce inflammation
- Reduce the risk of miscarriage
- Support healthy pregnancy
It can take a team to make a baby
We recommend starting with lifestyle changes from day one for both male and female fertility. Studies on heterosexual couples have shown that when they start with fertility-friendly foods, not only do they conceive faster, but because they support each other, it is easier for both to maintain the new lifestyle.
Most of the eating and lifestyle suggestions below apply to male and female fertility.
Fertility foods are also healthy in pregnancy
Once you start with fertility lifestyle changes it’s essential you keep them up.
Because a healthy lifestyle is crucial not only for falling pregnant but for the health of a baby. When you are pregnant, you don’t start drinking alcohol or stop with folic acid, acupuncture or prenatal vitamins.
Fertility food plans, we recommend, may help you conceive and are great at supporting a healthy pregnancy.