Real Questions, Expert Answers: Your Fertility Nutrition Q&A

Note: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) was renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in May 2026. Read what the rename means for your hormones and fertility.

Watch a live online Q&A with Zita West nutritionists. 

Why This Session Matters

Fertility nutrition is one of the most searched topics by women and couples trying to conceive. With so much conflicting advice online, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start or what truly makes a difference.

The right nutritional support can help optimise egg quality, support sperm health, regulate ovulation, and create the strongest possible foundation for conception. Evidence-based guidance, such as that outlined in NICE fertility assessment guidelines, highlights how lifestyle and nutrition play a meaningful role alongside clinical care.

Every person's situation is different, which is why personalised, expert support matters. 

Meet the Experts

This session will be led by Isabelle Obert and Raquel Monroy, the experienced fertility nutritionists who support Zita West clients through free 1:1 product consultations.

Isabelle Obert

Isabelle qualified as a Nutrition Consultant with Distinction in 2002 and has been working at the Zita West Clinic since 2005. She specialises in fertility, IVF and pregnancy nutrition, with a particular focus on hormonal imbalances such as PCOS (PMOS) and endometriosis. Isabelle believes diet plays a vital role in both assisted and natural conception, and she is passionate about demystifying fertility nutrition with clear, achievable advice tailored to each individual or couple.

Raquel Monroy

Raquel is a Registered Nutritional Therapist with specialist training in fertility nutrition through the Fertility Nutrition Centre. Working from her private clinic near Manchester, Raquel supports clients across the UK and internationally using functional testing and fully personalised nutrition protocols. Her approach empowers clients with clarity, confidence and a tailored roadmap designed to optimise fertility and enhance the chances of conception.

What Was Asked

This session was designed to answer the most frequently asked fertility nutrition questions people are searching for right now. Questions like:

• How to improve fertility naturally through diet and lifestyle
• The best fertility supplements and which ones are right for you, including choline and inositol
• Foods that support egg quality and ovulation
• Nutrition for IVF preparation and what to eat during treatment, with practical guidance from our IVF nutritional preparation protocol
• Male fertility nutrition, including diet for sperm quality and motility
• Whether both partners should be following the same preconception protocol
• Managing PCOS (PMOS), endometriosis or other conditions through nutrition
• How inflammation affects fertility and what you can do about it
• Antioxidants, vitamins and minerals for fertility, including vitamin C, zinc, selenium and DHA
• How long to take fertility supplements before trying to conceive

A Quick Answer: What Should I Eat to Support Fertility?

A fertility-supportive diet is built around whole foods: oily fish for omega-3, leafy greens and berries for antioxidants, wholegrains for steady blood sugar, pulses and lean protein for amino acids, and nuts and seeds for zinc, selenium and vitamin E. A Mediterranean-style approach, supported by the NHS guidance on trying for a baby, is consistently linked with better fertility outcomes for both partners. Learn more in the session!

Please note: This session is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. We're unable to answer questions relating to your individual medical history, specific health conditions, medications, or anything that would require a clinical assessment. For this, please consult your GP or a qualified healthcare professional.