Preconception & Fertility
"Education and support is at the heart of everything we do at Zita West"
"Education and support is at the heart of everything we do at Zita West"
This is the Zita West preconception and fertility hub, where our experts cover everything from diet and lifestyle before trying to conceive through to preparing for IVF. It is written for anyone actively trying to conceive or preparing to start, and draws on the latest clinical fertility research.
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Though it takes on average between 8-12 months for you to conceive (which lots of couples don’t know), if you’ve been trying for a while then it’s always sensible to check out how many of the factors most commonly associated with difficulties conceiving may apply to you. -
What to eat when trying to get pregnant
It sounds strange doesn’t it, that you can eat yourself pregnant? But we really believe that nutrition lays the foundations for healthy eggs and sperm and that, in a real sense, your baby is what you both eat. -
The supplements that can boost sperm health
I’m a big believer that key nutrients can really help with sperm health and as men are producing sperm 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, there is a lot they can do with their diet to improve their sperm. -
Could these four things be hindering your chances of conception?
What you put in your body and how you treat it can have a big impact on your chances of conceiving.
So here are our 4 key things things that may be hindering your chances of conceiving without you even knowing it…
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Can a Mediterranean diet help increase IVF success?
There has been lots of interest in this way of eating and crucially how it can maximise your fertility. We see so many women who are exhausted through lack of sleep and being on the go the whole time. Stress depletes the body of vital nutrients that are needed for fertility.