FERTILITY BANT REGISTERED NUTRITIONIST®
Helping women and couples Conceive with Confidence®

HELLO and WELCOME, I'M JEN

A BANT Registered Nutritionist® Specialising in PCOS, Fertility, IVF, Prenatal and Pregnancy Nutrition.

Do you have PCOS or other signs of hormone imbalances, which you are concerned may impact your chances to conceive? Would you like to get pregnant with PCOS? Are you and your partner struggling to conceive and feel confused and lost about what your next steps should be? Have you had failed rounds of IVF, which you hadn't bargained for? Have you experienced the devastating affects of miscarriage or loss? Are you pregnant and worried that symptoms may be getting in the way of eating healthily? If you have answered YES to any of these questions then you are in the right place. I have supported women and couples into the hundreds, just like YOU on their fertility and pregnancy journey's, whether that be through natural conception or IVF.

When it comes to IVF, as a fertility nutrition specialist, I am extremely passionate in supporting my clients through the process, ensuring they are fully informed into making the best decisions possible for them. I am there with you every step of the process, tailoring my support to individual needs using a functional, evidence-based, personalised approach to nutrition that incorporates lifestyle factors.

Last week I had the absolute pleasure of attending @sheselectriclive at the stunning Heritage House with @daylesfordfarm 🌿 A full day dedicated to championing women- from wellness and self-care to innovation, sustainability and leadership.

Every conversation centred around something I feel so passionate about: how we can better support women, create more opportunities, and make space for female voices to be heard.

The She’s Balanced panel was a reminder that looking after ourselves is the foundation for showing up fully- for our families, our communities and our work. The She’s Electric talk was an honest look at how women are driving change (literally) when it comes to sustainability and switching to electric. And in the She’s Unstoppable session it was inspiring to hear from women leading purpose-driven businesses, breaking barriers and lifting others as they rise.

As always, the food at @daylesfordfarm was absolutely delicious- ethically sourced, seasonal and farm-to-table. I left feeling grounded, inspired, and even more motivated to keep using my voice to support and empower other women 💫

#ShesElectric #FemaleEmpowerment #WomensVoices #SustainableLiving #SupportWomen #DaylesfordOrganic

✨ My client fell pregnant naturally- just one week before starting IVF.

When we first connected, she and her husband had been trying to conceive for over a year. The stress of a demanding job, months of disappointment, and the weight of fertility testing were taking their toll.

Together, we focused on gentle but powerful changes: personalised nutrition, lifestyle tweaks, functional testing, and emotional support tailored to their needs.

It wasn’t always easy - but they committed, stayed consistent, and trusted the process.

And just before IVF began… she got that long-awaited positive.

She’s now 28 weeks pregnant, and I’ve had the joy of continuing to support her through pregnancy too 💛

If you’re on your own fertility journey and unsure where to turn - support does make a difference.

📞 Book your complimentary call via the link in bio. Let’s chat.

Jen x

#fertilitynutrition #fertilitynutritionist #pregnancysupport #pregnancynutrition #ttcsupport #ttcjourney #fertilityjourney #ivfjourney

🚫 10 Toxic Products I Avoid as a Fertility Nutritionist 🧪🌿

When you’re supporting your hormones or trying to conceive, it’s not just about food- it’s also about what you’re exposed to daily.

Many common household and personal care items are loaded with endocrine-disrupting chemicals that can quietly mess with your hormones, cycle, and fertility over time.

Here are 10 everyday products I personally avoid and often recommend my 1:1 clients reconsider too 👇

❌ Cling film - often made with PVC and plasticisers that can leach into food
 ❌ Plastic storage - especially when heating! BPA and other chemicals are a big no for hormone health
 ❌ Disposable coffee cups - most are lined with plastic, even if they look like “paper”
 ❌ Conventional cleaning products - packed with synthetic fragrances + harsh chemicals
 ❌ Plastic chopping boards -
microplastics and knife grooves = no thanks
 ❌ Bottled water - contains microplastics + hormone-disrupting compounds from plastic leaching
 ❌ Conventional tampons - often contain bleach, pesticides, and fragrance
 ❌ Till receipts - coated in BPA or BPS (a sneaky xenoestrogen)
 ❌ Perfume - artificial fragrance = hundreds of undisclosed chemicals
 ❌ Home fragrance (sprays, plug-ins, etc) - same story: synthetic scents are not hormone-friendly

✨ The goal isn’t perfection. It’s awareness. And creating an environment that supports your body, rather than working against it.

Start with one swap at a time, your hormones will thank you later for it💛

👇 Which of these are you ready to let go of?

#fertilitynutrition #fertilitynutritionist #fertilitydiet #ttcover35 #ttcover40 #womenshealth

What NOT to do during the two-week wait? 👉 NO exercise

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is that you need to completely stop moving during the TWW. But actually, gentle movement supports blood flow- which is really helpful for implantation 💫

💡 So what does that look like?

✅ Fertility yoga (no twists or inversions) ✅ Walking ✅ Gentle cycling ✅ Pregnancy-safe Pilates
✅ Pregnancy-safe weight training ✅ Swimming (after 12 weeks)
❌ No running ❌ No HIIT ❌ No spinning ❌ No pushing your body to exhaustion

The key? Movement that feels good, calming, and sustainable. You’re supporting your body- not stressing it 💛

#fertilitynutrition #fertilityjourney #ttcover35 #ttcover40 #ivfsupport #ivfnutrition #womenshealth #twoweekwait #twwtips

IVF is physically demanding, emotionally exhausting, and often invisible to the outside world.

But to the ones who do know what it’s like…

The ones still injecting, waiting, grieving, or quietly hoping…

I see you 🤍

I was you 🤍

And to the ones who’ve made it to the other side, holding your miracle, you know that every hard day was worth it 💛

#ivfmum #ttcjourney #Infertilityawareness #IVFsupport #tryingtoconceive #ivfwarrior #motherhoodafterinfertility #ivfcommunity #ttcover35 #ttcover40 #Fertilityjourney

If you have a diagnosis of unexplained infertility, that not a ‘diagnosis’, it’s a red flag 🚩

It doesn’t mean you need IVF either. It’s just you don’t yet know why you are struggling to conceive.

Unexplained infertility = Unexplored

Fertility is whole-body health - if you feel something is missing, dig deeper. As a Fertility Nutritionist, this is where I’d start:

Male factor infertility - up to 50% of fertility challenges involve sperm quality, count, or motility. It’s essential to test both partners early.

Signs of infection - recurrent UTIs, BV, thrush, or STIs (even past ones) can impact sperm health, vaginal pH, and implantation. Don’t ignore low-grade infections or inflammation.

Microbiome dysbiosis - an imbalanced gut or vaginal microbiome can affect nutrient absorption, immune regulation, & even embryo implantation.

Chronic inflammation - from diet, stress, infections or autoimmune issues, when the body’s in “fight mode,” fertility takes a back seat. Inflammation can affect egg quality, sperm health, & endometrial receptivity.

Blood sugar dysregulation - spikes & crashes in blood sugar can disrupt hormones like insulin, cortisol, & even ovulation - especially in PCOS.

Poor thyroid function - undiagnosed or under-treated hypothyroidism is a major fertility blocker. Thyroid hormones help regulate cycles, ovulation, & early pregnancy maintenance.

Autoimmunity - conditions like Hashimoto’s or endometriosis can increase inflammation & the risk of implantation failure or miscarriage.

Low progesterone - you need enough after ovulation to support implantation & early pregnancy. Symptoms like spotting, short cycles, or PMS could be red flags.

Luteal phase defect - if the second half of your cycle is too short, there’s not enough time for the embryo to implant properly. Often linked to low progesterone or stress.

Low nutrient status - nutrients like iron, B12, folate, zinc, vitamin D, & omega-3s are crucial for egg/sperm quality, hormone balance, & implantation. Even a “healthy” diet can fall short without proper support.

Toxic load - ongoing exposure to endocrine disrupters or mould can interfere with hormones & fertility.

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"I came to Jen after being unable to get pregnant for over a year. I wanted to know how I could improve my chances of conceiving with changes to my diet. I was also suffering with bad bloating and very irregular periods. Working with Jen I managed to pretty much eliminate my bloating and have a regular cycle. I have also just found out I am pregnant. Jen also worked with my husband and I definitely feel this benefited us. We cannot thank Jen enough and would 100% recommend her."

Ellie, 33

1 in 7

couples in the UK have difficulty conceiving

The number rises to 1 in 6 globally. Despite fertility struggles being such a widespread issue, there is a huge gap in the support available to many couples. Whilst the GP is usually involved in the initial stages (as they should be) for testing and appropriate referrals, the next step for many is often IVF. Yet this is, in many cases a huge leap ahead, without getting to the root cause of what is going on for them. Fertility nutrition aims to bridge this gap, supporting couples to get the right initial testing via their GP's, to explore relevant tests that may shed light on what might be driving their fertility struggles and to optimise their nutrition, lifestyle and mindset ahead of pregnancy. My goal is to support you to get to the root cause of what is reducing your chances for success.

1 in 4

pregnancies end in loss

Whilst conventional miscarriage investigations will not be offered until 3 losses, my goal as a fertility nutritionist is to reduce your risk factors for a future loss. For anyone that has experienced the heartbreak of baby loss, you may feel helpless and unclear on what your driving factors are - this is not good enough in my opinion. My goal is to leave no stone unturned, to get to the root cause of what may have increased your risk, to support you to re-build and nourish yourself after loss and prepare for a healthy pregnancy and baby in the coming months.

50% lower

sperm counts in the last 50 years

Plus lower rates of concentration and motility - both critical factors for fertility. Research indicates that average sperm counts have dropped from 99 million/ml in the 1970s to roughly 47 million/ml by 2018. These rates indicate a nearly 1% annual decline in sperm count over the last two decades, underscoring an accelerating trend in recent years. This downward trend is attributed to environmental, lifestyle, and dietary factors. This is where fertility nutrition comes in. We cover nutrition, lifestyle and mindset within my couples packages and group programme to address these factors. Another piece of the male factor puzzle is testing, which is often not offered by IVF clinics as standard. Through appropriate testing and referrals we seek to improve both semen parameters and quality.