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Give your body the best possible start before you conceive

Trying to conceive can feel like everyone has an opinion and none of it is aimed at you. A fertility dietitian turns the noise into a plan you can actually follow.

Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted.

A fertility dietitian helps you use food and nutrition to support conception, whether you are just starting to try or you are already in an IVF cycle. Your dietitian reviews your eating patterns, blood results, cycle history and medical background, then builds a plan around them.

Nutrition does not address every cause of infertility. It can improve the things that matter most in the lead-up: nutrient stores, blood glucose control, body composition and sperm quality. These are among the few fertility factors you can change yourself.

Timing: nutrition changes often need about three months to influence egg and sperm development.

Who does it affect?

anyone trying to conceive, including men, and anyone preparing for IVF or IUI.

How common is it?

around one in six Australian couples have difficulty conceiving [CONFIRM: statistic and source].

What is the recovery like?

Who should I see for treatment?

an Accredited Practising Dietitian, working with your GP or fertility specialist.

What funding options are available?

Medicare, NDIS, DVA and private health funds accepted.

What is a fertility dietitian?

A fertility dietitian is a university-qualified nutrition professional who works with people trying to conceive. The focus is preconception health: the three to four months before pregnancy, when eggs mature and sperm are produced.

Fertility nutrition is not a single diet. Your dietitian looks for the specific gaps and patterns in your situation, then changes the ones that carry the most weight.

Common factors your dietitian will look at:

Nutrient stores, including iron, folate, iodine, vitamin B12 and vitamin D
Blood glucose and insulin patterns, which influence ovulation
Body composition, and rapid weight gain or loss in either direction
Alcohol, caffeine and smoking intake for both partners
Restrictive eating, skipped meals or a history of disordered eating
Sperm health factors, including diet quality, heat exposure and supplements

If irregular cycles or a PCOS diagnosis are part of your picture, our PCOS dietitian service covers that in more detail [CONFIRM: link when live].

Symptoms of Fertility dietitian

Fertility issues are often silent. These signs suggest nutrition is worth reviewing:

Cycles that are irregular, very short, very long or absent

Twelve months of trying without a pregnancy, or six months if you are over 35

Fatigue, hair loss or breathlessness, which can point to low iron

Weight that has shifted quickly, in either direction

A semen analysis with low count, motility or morphology

Eating that feels restrictive, chaotic or heavily rule-based

Your plan comes out of the assessment, not out of a template. Options your dietitian may use include:

Blood result review

Your dietitian interprets iron studies, vitamin D, B12, thyroid and glucose results, and flags gaps worth raising with your GP.

Preconception nutrient plan

Food-first strategies to build folate, iodine, iron, choline and omega-3 stores before conception, not after.

Blood glucose support

Meal structure and carbohydrate quality that steady insulin levels, which supports regular ovulation.

Body composition guidance

Gradual, sustainable change where weight is affecting cycles, without crash dieting that works against you.

Male fertility nutrition

Diet quality, antioxidant intake and alcohol changes aimed at the sperm production cycle.

Supplement review

A look at what you are taking, what is duplicated, what is under-dosed and what is not doing anything.

What to expect at your first appointment

Tell us what is going on

How long you have been trying, your cycle history, any diagnoses, previous cycles and what you have already changed.

A full assessment

Your dietitian reviews your usual intake, recent blood results, medications and supplements, and measurements if they are relevant.

A clear plan

You leave with specific changes, priorities in order, and an honest view of what nutrition can and cannot influence.

Review and adjust

Follow-up appointments track your progress, adapt around treatment cycles and keep the plan realistic.

When to book an appointment

Book an assessment if:

You have been trying to conceive for six months or more without success
Your cycles are irregular or absent, or a semen analysis has come back abnormal
You have changed your diet on your own and nothing has shifted
You are unsure which supplements you actually need before pregnancy

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Nutrient stores, including iron, folate, iodine, vitamin B12 and vitamin D
Blood glucose and insulin patterns, which influence ovulation
Body composition, and rapid weight gain or loss in either direction
Alcohol, caffeine and smoking intake for both partners
Restrictive eating, skipped meals or a history of disordered eating
Sperm health factors, including diet quality, heat exposure and supplements

Meet the team who treat this

Behind every appointment is a team of practitioners who know each other, trust each other and work together for you. Across seven clinics and nine disciplines, our team shares expertise, coordinates treatment plans and celebrates your progress together.

Meet the full team

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Abijith Anand

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Aimee Fuller

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Alicia Whiticker

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Amanda Banks

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Amanda Duggan

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Amy Meekings

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Anita Beerapu

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Benjamin Tucker

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Blake Ciscato

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Blake Cossor

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Bronte Tupper

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Callum Thorpe

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Carin Bloom

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Charli Haddow

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Chris Farrugia

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Chris Moulds

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Ciara O’Kane

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Claudia Thomas

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Corrina Aitken

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

David Logue

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Dean Gresser

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Emma Nassif

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Emma Scanlon

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Erin Burns

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Esha Sharma

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Ester Iskandar

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Evangelina Papalia

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Fatima Hussaini

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Felicity Spencer-Davey

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Frankie Raikadroka

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Hannah Norrie

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Harrison Gregson

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Heather Edwards

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Isaac Vella

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Jarrah Nesbitt

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Jasmine Apap

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Jessica Orchard

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Jonathan Lopez

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Justin Hanna

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kasey Collins

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Katrina Gauci

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kennedy Touet

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kristy Edwards

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kurt White

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kyle Perry

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Kylie Saba

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Lorna Nicastri

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Lucas Barglik

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Mackenzie Gleeson

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Madeleine Vella

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Maja Bosic

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Marxy Koronel

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Matt Barton

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Mia Nikic

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Michael Todd

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Mr Jeffery Jenkins FACPS

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Nathan Cavanagh

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Oren Schulze

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Patience Namiiro

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Patrick Celeban

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Paul Sawaqed

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Phillip Hartshorne

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Praise Khin

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Rebecca Samuels

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Rianna Nicotera

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Sarah Bonnici

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Sarah Fenter

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Shannon Smith

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Shara Percival

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Sherie Casson

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Siobhan Kelly

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Summer Watson

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Taleisha Bozzi

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Tori McLean

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Trystan Singh

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Uty Kotwal

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Veronica Theiss

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Yoni Hochberg

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Zak Lloyd

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

Zane Awik

Healthcare Support Officer

Available at Blaxland

EPC, DVA, NDIS and WorkCover welcome

Nearly half of our appointments are funded through Medicare, DVA, NDIS or WorkCover. We manage the paperwork so you can focus on your health.

Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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NDIS

We are a registered NDIS provider across podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology. We work directly with your plan manager and provide clear progress reporting.

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Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

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Medicare (EPC)

Your GP can refer you for up to five Medicare-rebated allied health sessions per calendar year. We accept EPC referrals for podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, dietetics and psychology.

Learn more

Seven clinics across three regions

Find a clinic near you. Each location is staffed by local practitioners who know your community.

Penrith

Western Sydney

Our largest centre, with our full range of services under one roof.

510/536 High St, Penrith NSW 2750

TBD

Ropes Crossing

Western Sydney

Podiatry, at Ropes Crossing Village.

1B/2 Central Pl, Ropes Crossing NSW 2760

TBD

Blaxland

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, exercise physiology and group classes.

10 Layton Ave, Blaxland NSW 2774

TBD

Springwood

Western Sydney

Podiatry, dietetics and a boutique footwear store.

20 Ferguson Road, Springwood NSW 2777

TBD

Katoomba

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics and psychology, in a restored 1914 cottage.

69 Megalong Street, Katoomba NSW 2780

TBD

Ryde

Western Sydney

Podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics, exercise physiology and psychology, with a footwear store and gait analysis.

819 Victoria Road, corner of Shepherd Street, Ryde NSW 2112

TBD

Lindfield

Western Sydney

Podiatry, with mobile podiatry across the North Shore and Northern Beaches.

2/324 Pacific Highway, Lindfield NSW 2070

TBD

Ready to prepare your body for pregnancy?

Book with a fertility dietitian and start the three months that count.

Frequently asked questions

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