Fertility Foundations – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Sarah Nash, a registered Nutritional Therapist who specialises in PCOS, about IVF as a first-line treatment to try and conceive with PCOS.

Sarah is passionate about supporting and educating women with PCOS and their partners on their journey to parenthood. In this episode Sandra and Sarah discuss the difficulties of diagnosing and treating PCOS and the need for a holistic approach to addressing the root cause and key drivers in each individual case. Sarah's own PCOS diagnosis in her twenties led her to specialising in this area and, now a mum to two children, she uses her knowledge and experience to support her nutritional therapy practice.

You can find Sarah's website here: www.sarahnash.co.uk

Or find her on Instagram here: @sarahnash_fertility

This podcast is sponsored by Invivo Healthcare, a human microbiome company. They specialise in accurate testing of different microbes such as the gut, vagina, oral and urinary, as well as a range of specially curated supplements focused on the microbiomes. They support healthcare providers and their clients navigate the complex world of the human microbiome and it’s one of the most used labs and supplements by our own fertility specialists at the Fertility Nutrition Centre. Visit the Invivo website for more information at www.invivohealthcare.com. 

Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Debbie Cotton, Head of Clinical Innovation at Invivo Healthcare, about the vaginal microbiome and how this can affect fertility.

In this episode Sandra and Debbie discuss the significance of the vaginal microbiome in fertility, looking at its impact on reproductive health. They highlight the importance of understanding and working with one's vaginal microbiome for optimal fertility outcomes, and provide insights into the role of nutritional therapy, microbiome testing and the potential harmful effects of conventional period products on not just the vaginal microbiome but also overall health.

You can find more information about microbiome testing at Invivo's website here: www.invivohealthcare.com

Or find them on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/invivohealthcare

This podcast is sponsored by Invivo Healthcare, a human microbiome company. They specialise in accurate testing of different microbes such as the gut, vagina, oral and urinary, as well as a range of specially curated supplements focused on the microbiomes. They support healthcare providers and their clients navigate the complex world of the human microbiome and it’s one of the most used labs and supplements by our own fertility specialists at the Fertility Nutrition Centre. Visit the Invivo website for more information at www.invivohealthcare.com. 

Fertility Foundations: Blood testing with Milena Mastroianni

Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Milena Mastroianni, Registered Nutritional Therapist, about blood testing and analysis and which tests are important as part of a fertility workup. 

Milena always knew she wanted to support women and couples in the space of fertility as nutrition and blood testing were a game changer for her own fertility and parenthood journey. Not only is she a passionate advocate of the incredible power of real food to transform our health and fertility, but she's proud to be her clients go-to for support when fertility feels like a puzzle. 

Milena enjoys supporting those who are trying to conceive through proactively optimising the whole couple's nutrition and lifestyle. Using the functional medicine tools of advanced testing, her ultimate goal is to unveil the root causes of fertility issues or hormonal imbalances and together build a strong foundation for conception and a healthy pregnancy. She's passionate about guiding her clients with personalised recommendations so that they can feel fully supported and more empowered than they've ever been in the knowledge that every action they take, and every mouthful, can bring them closer to their family dreams.

Find Milena here: www.rootandleafnutrition.com
and on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/rootandleaf.nutrition

Milena has produced a free guide to blood tests for fertility. You can download a copy here: https://www.rootandleafnutrition.com/freebloodtestguide-fertiilityfoundations

Our sponsors for this episode of Fertility Foundations are NeoVos, a UK-based lab that provide at-home health tests and cutting edge analysis. Knowledge is power and in my opinion, you need to always check not guess your levels of Omega 3 and vitamin D so that you can supplement correctly if you need it. I found the novice test really easy to use and affordable. The team at NeoVos have kindly offered Fertility Foundations listeners a 10% discount by using the code FERTILITY at the checkout. Visit the NeoVos website for more information.

Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Sarah Laver, Nutritional Therapist and founder of The Embryologist Nutritionist, about embryology and improving egg health. 

After working as a clinical embryologist in IVF clinics for many years and seeing couples struggling with their fertility, Sarah was finding it difficult to offer alternative ways to support them on their journey. Through studying psychology and personalised nutrition, she discovered the transformational impact that diet and lifestyle changes can provide, especially when behaviour change is supported. She is now on a mission to share her knowledge supporting those trying to conceive. 

Sarah is a BANT-registered nutritionist and registered Nutritional Therapist, specialising in assisted conception, support and fertility. She's the founder of The Embryologist Nutritionist, helping couples and single females regain control of their fertility and maximise their chances of a healthy pregnancy. Sarah takes a holistic view of a client’s situation and together they create a bespoke personalised plan that works for them and what they need. 

Find Sarah here: https://www.theembryologistnutritionist.co.uk
www.instagram.com/the_embryologist_nutritionist

Sarah has produced a free guide explaining the acronyms and terminology you’ll come across in the world of assisted reproduction. You can download a copy here: https://bit.ly/IVF_terminology

Our sponsors for this episode of Fertility Foundations are NeoVos, a UK-based lab that provide at-home health tests and cutting edge analysis. Knowledge is power and in my opinion, you need to always check not guess your levels of Omega 3 and vitamin D so that you can supplement correctly if you need it. I found the novice test really easy to use and affordable. The team at NeoVos have kindly offered Fertility Foundations listeners a 10% discount by using the code FERTILITY at the checkout. Visit the NeoVos website for more information.

Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Ian Stones of testhim about male fertility and testing. 

Ian is co-founder and co-director of testhim a company aiming to change the world of male fertility. With over 15 years experience as a practitioner supporting couples going through fertility difficulties, Ian knows how much of a battle infertility can be for men, and that they're often the neglected part of the equation. 

Through testhim, Ian is keen to do all he can to tackle male fertility head on. testhim’s mission is to provide guidance, education, comprehensive tests and ongoing support for men so that they can feel properly empowered about their health and fertility choices.

Find testhim here: https://testhim.com
and on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/testhimltd

Our sponsors for this episode of Fertility Foundations are NeoVos, a UK-based lab that provide at-home health tests and cutting edge analysis. Knowledge is power and in my opinion, you need to always check not guess your levels of Omega 3 and vitamin D so that you can supplement correctly if you need it. I found the novice test really easy to use and affordable. The team at NeoVos have kindly offered Fertility Foundations listeners a 10% discount by using the code FERTILITY at the checkout. Visit the NeoVos website for more information.

Fertility Foundations: Staying well when you're pregnant with twins with Kirsten Mooring

Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Kirsten Mooring about nutrition for twin pregnancies. 

Kirsten struggled for years with fertility issues and pregnancy loss in her 30s and wondered if she would ever be able to have a baby. Looking for ways to support her and her partner's bodies and help their fertility, Kirsten’s personal research led her to nutrition, and much to her surprise, two little boys arrived. 

Having seen for herself the benefit of individualised nutrition and adjustments to lifestyle, she decided to retrain and now she's a nutritional therapist specialising in fertility. Kirsten has a particular interest in cases of unexplained infertility and pregnancy loss, helping clients take back control over their fertility. 

Find Kirsten here: https://kirstenmooring.com
www.instagram.com/kirstenmooringnutrition

Our sponsors for this episode of Fertility Foundations are Neovos, a UK-based lab that provide at-home health tests and cutting edge analysis. Knowledge is power and in my opinion, you need to always check not guess your levels of Omega 3 and vitamin D so that you can supplement correctly if you need it. I find the novice test really easy to use and affordable. The team at Neovos have kindly offered Fertility Foundations listeners a 10% discount by using the code fertility at the checkout. Visit the Neovos website for more information.

Welcome to the fertility Foundation's podcast where we go into detail about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. We dive deep into the underlying root causes for fertility issues and natural solutions.

I want you to know that you're not alone and you're not broken. I hope that by sharing these episodes that will help you move from feeling overwhelmed and lost to feeling hopeful and empowered to take charge of your own path to parenthood.

I'm Sandra Greenbank nutritional therapist, functional medicine practitioner coach and educator specialising fertility in fertility, pregnancy and postpartum health. I'm also the founder of the Fertility Nutrition Centre, where you can find fully trained experts in nutrition, lifestyle and functional approaches to better fertility and healthy pregnancy. You can find more information about us over at www.fertilitynutritioncentre.org and also book a free strategy call with one of our experts. 

Today I'm speaking to Jan Walpole, about how to prepare for IVF in order to get the most out of the treatment and maximise your chances of success.

Jen Walpole is a registered nutritional therapist specialising in PCOS fertility and IVF nutrition. It was Jen's own health struggles that led her to nutritional therapy having suffered with hormonal imbalances throughout her 20s which resulted in a confusing PCOS diagnosis. What began as a passion for healthy eating and living lead gen to study for three year naturopathic nutrition diploma at the prestigious college of naturopathic medicine. Having started her own family with the help of IVF. Jen is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about supporting others through the process, ensuring they get the best possible results leading to a positive pregnancy outcome and healthy baby. 

This episode is sponsored by Neovos, a cutting edge testing laboratory. They have kindly offered our listeners 10% off the tests on their website, using the code FERTILITY at the checkout. www.neovos.com

Fertility Nutrition Centre website: www.fertilitynutritioncentre.org

Jen's website https://www.jenwalpole.com

Welcome to a new series of Fertility Foundations, where we go speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Dr. Victoria Sampson about the connection between oral health and fertility.

Dr Sampson is well known for her work in developing saliva diagnostics, microbiome testing, and incorporating artificial intelligence into everyday oral care. Her work has been acknowledged worldwide, resulting in her becoming a scientific adviser, board member and clinical lead of multiple dental companies globally. She has published numerous papers internationally, with her most recent publication in the British Dental Journal being the most cited and viewed article ever published. Most recently, she was shortlisted as one of the most promising young scientists in Europe for the Forbes 30 under 30 in Science and Healthcare 2022, the first dentist to be shortlisted. She’s one of the cofounders of the Health Society in Mayfair, London, the first multidisciplinary health centre where she practices functional and precision dentistry, aimed at connecting the oral microbiome with general health. And she is a topical team member of the European Space Agency and NASA, creating guidelines for astronauts before long haul flights.

Find Dr Sampson here: 

https://www.thehealthsociety.co.uk/victoria-sampson
https://www.instagram.com/drvictoriasampson

Welcome to the Fertility Foundations podcast with fertility Nutritionist, Functional medicine practitioner and coach Sandra Greenbank.

This week on the podcast I'm joined by Nutritional therapist Julia Young. Julia went through years of fertility struggles, which she overcame with the help of nutrition and lifestyle changes. Her experience led her to study to become a nutritional therapist and specialise in the field of fertility. We talk about Julia's experience, and she shares the details and top tips about what she wishes she had known at the very start of her journey.

Find Julia here:

www.juliayoungnutrition.com

www.instagram.com/juliayoungnutrition

Sandra's website:

www.sandragreenbank.co.uk

www.instagram.com/sandragreenbank_fertility

Fertility Foundations course:

www.bit.ly/fertilityfoundations

Welcome to the Fertility Foundations podcast with functional medicine practitioner, nutritional therapist and coach Sandra Greenbank.

This week I'm joined by consultant embryologist Alpesh Doshi from IVF London. Alpesh is one of the UK's top experts in embryology and PGS testing. On this episode we dig deep into embryology, egg health and what we can do to improve our chances of pregnancy success by natural means, as well as the technology available. 

IVF London website:

www.ivflondon.co.uk

Sandra's contact details:

www.sandragreenbank.co.uk

Fertility Foundations online course:

www.bit.ly/fertilityfoundations

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