When it comes to optimising fertility, what you put on your plate can make a significant difference. Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, primarily found in seafood, are well-known for their positive effects on markers of fertility. However, many worry about the impact of certain reproductive toxins from seafood such as organochlorides, dioxins, and mercury. Balancing these […]
As a fertility dietitian, I understand that receiving the news you have low AMH (or low ovarian reserve) can be very shocking and disheartening, but also generates a whole bunch of questions like… Does it mean I will go through menopause early? Does this hurt my chances of having a baby when I want to? […]
When it comes to recurrent miscarriage, there is no nutrition or dietary change that you can make that will guarantee you from preventing another loss, sadly. Many pregnancy losses are unexplained, many are due to errant chromosomal abnormalities (Royal Women’s Hospital). Sharing this information about nutrition in the context of pregnancy loss and recurrent miscarriage […]
A dietitian is much more than an optional extra on your IVF and fertility path. From enhancing egg and sperm quality, nurturing the uterine environment for embryo transfer and tailoring a custom IVF supplementation plan plus navigating the emotional eating that often comes with the IVF journey – we are your best support when it comes to diet and lifestyle throughout your fertility journey.
As fertility dietitians, we often come across a myth that is …gluten is universally bad for fertility. Here at The Dietologist, we are passionate about helping individuals understand how their dietary choices can impact their ability to conceive. So let’s explore the research and science on how gluten can affect your fertility so you can […]
Trying to conceive as we age, is known to be more challenging, but new research into a specific nutrient could help support women and people with ovaries to potentially “reverse age” your eggs! Find out more about NAD+ and NMN and how it might be helpful to your egg quality and fertility!
Salt is a compound known as sodium chloride. These are two minerals that every cell in our body needs to survive. It is one of the oldest and most widely used seasonings and is one of the basic tastes that we experience alongside sweet, sour, bitter, and umami. We know that sodium is important to […]
Trying for a baby, whether you are going through fertility treatments, like IVF or perhaps just looking at the cost of prams can mean your bank account is looking for a little bit lighter than usual. We know for those who do experience difficulty or delays in their fertility there are high costs in just […]