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Ask the Experts: Your Fertility Nutrition Questions Answered

"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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Fibre and fertility – all you need to know!

With an upset stomach or constipation being common complaints during pregnancy, the importance of increasing fibre intake during this time to help ease discomfort...

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Egg Freezing – all you need to know

If you’re thinking of freezing your eggs, read on for Zita’s advice… How does the egg freezing process work?The egg freezing procedure works in...

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The importance of stress management when trying for a baby

Trying for a baby, whether naturally or going through IVF treatment, can be an emotionally draining experience and we wanted to highlight the negative...

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A chat with nutritionist Rebecca from Probio7 about the role of the microbiome in fertility

I am going to be talking to Rebecca Traylen from Probio7 about the microbiome and its importance in health. It is becoming increasingly important...

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The benefits of baths throughout your fertility journey

There’s nothing quite like sinking into the comforting and calming warmth of a bath to sooth your mind and body. The Zita West Restore...

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How long does it take to build up my microbiome for fertility?

If you begin on what many refer to as a gut healing journey, some studies have shown that you can start to see differences...

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The vaginal microbiome – all you need to know!

Research has shown that the dominance of Lactobacillus in the vaginal microbiome plays a vital role in fertility outcomes. Women with a dominant Lactobacillus...

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Can gut health improve male fertility?

While it is a known fact that male fertility issues related to low sperm parameters constitutes around 50% of couples experiencing fertility struggles, what...