I specialise in helping you to prepare for pregnancy, be it through natural conception or assisted reproduction. My two decades of experience working with doctors, gynaecologists, urologists, midwives and IVF specialists has given me a unique insight into the process of fertility treatment, and an understanding and empathy of how being unable to conceive affects the whole of your life.
The food we eat feeds all of our cells, and our reproductive cells need specific nutrients to work properly, and oocytes and sperm are no different from heart or liver, or skin cells. In fact, they are probably the most important, carrying the precious DNA of your future child.
From historical evidence and epidemiological studies to animal research and observational studies right through to specific nutrient
research the evidence is there; you can improve your fertility through diet and nutrition. Poor sperm quality, obesity, conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, and being underweight, as well as just being a little older as a woman can all be profoundly improved through good, evidence-based nutrition. I think of this as a ‘project’ – usually three months will do it. And then I look after you nutritionally throughout pregnancy and beyond.
In 2020, due to increasing demand, I started working with an Associate Nutritional Therapist, Anna Firth (BSc (Hons), MBANT, CNHC) - you can read more about her here.
Although we are based in London, we also consult with people all over the world using Zoom.
“I don’t know if you remember us but my husband and I came to see you in October ahead of our second round of ICSI.
We loved meeting you and your chat with my husband specifically about this being his project too, had a profound impact on our attitude, making it a real team effort!
It also inspired me to dig deep, follow your advice avidly and get up each morning to sort out meals so we stayed on plan. I am due to start my treatment in 2 weeks, but having followed your program of supplements, investing in a slow cooker, a Vitamix and having bought more BPA-free Tupperware than I believed possible, we have been lucky enough to fall pregnant naturally in under 3 months.
Very early days, but a massive thank you to you for treating us both as a couple, not just focusing on me.
We are cautiously delighted and it has done loads for our confidence. It’s also one in the eye to our last consultant who suggested that “eating the odd organic carrot won’t make any difference” and “we don’t focus on men, it is as it is with them’. Unbelievable!”
Thanks again Mel, we will recommend you to anyone who’ll listen!”
"I have known Melanie for years and seen how good her results are with many infertility patients. They often feedback on how skilled and resourceful she has been in her management plans and follow up. Melanie is the nutritionist I trust my patients to see for advice and help with fertility issues; she combines solid evidence with common sense and gets results."
- Mr Tarek El-Toukhy, Consultant gynaecologist and IVF specialist
"I believe that the right nutrition can make the changes at the margins, meaning you may be able to conceive naturally rather than undergoing IVF, or have IVF instead of ICSI. I have seen the difference Mel can make."
- Mr Jonathan Ramsay, Consultant urologist and male fertility expert
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