Zita's Blog - Zita West

20 Aug

Zita West Plan Ahead

August 29, 2019
By Zita West

Why “Plan Ahead”? Fertility assessments are becoming increasingly common, however the focus is just on the medical side and the results of the tests. We don’t believe that you can simply look at a test...

28 Dec

News

2017 – Our year in review

December 20, 2017
By Zita West

This year at The Zita West clinic, we’ve been lucky enough to have supported many couples through their fertility journey this year. As the year draws to a close, I thought I would recap our favourite...

14 Jun

Postnatal

Postnatal nutrition

March 19, 2019
By Sofie West

In Traditional Chinese Medicine it was usual after the birth for the mother to rest and just focus on the baby; the ancient Chinese believed that if you didn't pay attention to the new...

14 Jun

Postnatal

Mind, Body, Baby – Postnatal

March 19, 2019
By Sofie West

Now that your baby is here, you are a family and your baby needs to feel the same love and protection that you gave her or him while she or he was inside you....

08 Jun

Uncategorized

The Zita West approach to IVF

June 8, 2018
By Zita West

We are proud of our excellent results and we put these down to our unique, holistic approach to IVF which we believe is quite different from that of other, more traditional IVF centres. Couples can...

22 May

Already Pregnant, Third Trimester, Pregnancy

Nutrition – Third Trimester

March 19, 2019
By Sofie West

In this trimester your baby will be gaining weight faster than ever, but it is not the quantity of what you eat that is important - it is the quality - and there are...

22 May

Already Pregnant, Third Trimester, Pregnancy

Mind, Body, Baby – Third Trimester

February 27, 2019
By Sofie West

This is the time to really focus on building your relationship with your baby. She or he will be here very soon and if you stroke, talk and sing to her or him now...

22 May

Already Pregnant, Second Trimester, Pregnancy

Nutrition – Second Trimester

March 19, 2019
By Sofie West

The right nutrients, vitamins and minerals are needed at this stage of your pregnancy, particularly to ensure the good health of your baby's bones and teeth - and the maintenance of your all round...

22 May

Already Pregnant, Second Trimester, Pregnancy

Mind, Body, Baby – Second Trimester

February 27, 2019
By Sofie West

By now you are probably in the swing of being pregnant and you may be in the ‘honeymoon’ period, with lots more energy and a renewed sense of well-being. Now is the time to...

15 May

Already Pregnant, First Trimester, Pregnancy

Nutrition – First Trimester

February 27, 2019
By Sofie West

This first trimester is the time when your baby will grow and develop at a dramatic rate, but this is also when he or she is at their most vulnerable - so take good...

14 May

Already Pregnant, First Trimester, Pregnancy

Mind, Body, Baby – First Trimester

March 19, 2019
By Sofie West

For so many women I look after, the excitement of a positive pregnancy test is fantastic. Every woman enters a pregnancy from a different journey which will affect your mindset. It takes time to adapt to...

01 May

Lifestyle, Thinking of IVF, Improve IVF Success, Pre Conception, Nutrition, IVF

10 ways to improve IVF success

March 19, 2019
By Sofie West

You may wonder why some clinics have better success rates than others, and it’s down to how much care they take throughout the whole process, from start to finish. Every step counts; from preparation...

01 May

Thinking of IVF, Nutrition and IVF, Nutrition, IVF

Nutrition to boost IVF success

March 19, 2019
By Sofie West

Changing your nutritional habits, like changing any habit, will take time. The following are my top pointers for successful nutritional overhaul... Make sure you’re both engaged in improving your diet. If you’re both on...

30 Apr

Female Fertility, Finding It Difficult, Natural fertility, Pre Conception, Male fertility

Your fertility potential

September 29, 2018
By Sofie West

The main causes of female fertility problems are: problems with ovulation; tubal problems; problems with the womb or cervix; and sexual difficulties. Investigations need to determine why the sperm are not getting to the...

26 Apr

Just Decided to Try, Female Fertility, Plan of Action, Natural fertility, Pre Conception, Male fertility

Your 10 step ‘get pregnant faster’ plan

March 26, 2019
By Sofie West

So many of the young women we see in their thirties have been on the pill for fifteen years and have no idea about their natural cycles any more. Women used to be advised...

24 Apr

Just Decided to Try, Recipes, Female Fertility, Eat Yourself Pregnant, Natural fertility, Pre Conception, Nutrition, Male fertility

Sicilian Quinoa Bowl

March 13, 2019
By Sofie West
Five Day Detox, Vegan, Vegetarian, Day 5, Main Meal, EYP recipes

This wonderful Mediterranean-inspired dish is full of antioxidants, and the quinoa is packed with flavonoids and fibre. It is perfect for packed lunches and delicious warm or cold. Prepare in advance to allow the...

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