Fertility & Preconception
Preparing for pregnancy is about more than simply trying to conceive — it is an opportunity to support your health, hormones, and wellbeing before pregnancy begins. Preconception care focuses on creating strong foundations for both parents through thoughtful, evidence-based support tailored to your individual needs, health history and fertility journey.
At Nest & Nourish, care is designed to support women and couples through every stage of preconception, whether you are just beginning to think about starting a family, actively trying to conceive, navigating fertility challenges or undergoing assisted reproductive treatment such as IVF.
Areas That May Be Explored
Hormonal Balance
Menstrual Cycle Health
Ovulation
Sperm Quality
Stress & Nervous System Health
Digestive Health
Nutrient Status
Inflammation & Immune Health
Vaginal Microbiome
Thyroid Function
Blood Sugar Regulation
Genetic Variations
Lifestyle, Sleep, and Energy levels
Environmental Exposures
When To Consider Support
Wanting to start trying to conceive in the next 3 months+
Have been trying to conceive for several months
Are aged 35 years or older
Have experienced pregnancy loss
Have known hormonal or cycle concerns (e.g. PCOS, endometriosis, irregular cycles)
Are preparing for IVF or assisted reproductive treatment
Are navigating high stress, burnout, or lifestyle pressures
Support is offered to all individuals and families preparing for pregnancy, including intended parents, donors, and surrogates, with practical, sustainable guidance to support health in the lead-up to conception.
Preconception care is ideally undertaken over several months, allowing time to support overall wellbeing, optimise key health foundations, and create the best possible environment for conception and early pregnancy.
Male reproductive health is an essential part of preconception care, with sperm contributing half of the genetic material involved in conception and embryo development.
Support may include looking into:
Sperm quality (count, motility, morphology, DNA integrity)
Nutrient status and antioxidant support
Lifestyle factors such as stress, sleep, and exposure to toxins
Environmental and occupational influences
Male Fertility Matters Too
Timing Of Care
Because both egg and sperm development occur over approximately 3 months, preconception care is ideally started in advance to allow time for meaningful physiological change and optimisation of overall health.
The goal is not perfection — but steady, supported improvements that create a strong foundation for conception, pregnancy, and beyond.