How nutrition can help with your fertility journey
Infertility affects about 15% of families worldwide with female infertility contributes to only 35% of overall infertility cases, 20% of cases are related to both women and men, 30% involve problems only on the part of men, whereas 15% of infertility cases remain unexplained.
An area of growing research and interest is on how lifestyle factors including eating patterns, diet and nutrition can impact fertility success and support a healthy pregnancy.
Nutrition plays a foundational role in fertility and reproductive health by supporting:
Nutrition plays a foundational role in reproductive health for both partners. Our BC Dietitians explain how specific nutrients support hormone production, egg and sperm quality, and overall reproductive function. While diet isn’t the only factor in fertility, optimizing your nutrition can be one of the most empowering steps you can take while trying to conceive. We’ll help you focus on evidence-based nutrition strategies rather than getting overwhelmed by conflicting online advice.
Conditions like PCOS and endometriosis significantly impact fertility, but specialized nutrition therapy can help manage symptoms and support conception. Our dietitians understand how these conditions affect your body and can provide targeted nutrition strategies to improve insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation, and support hormonal balance. We work alongside your medical team to optimize your health for both natural conception and fertility treatments.
It’s wonderful that you’re both committed to preconception health! Our fertility dietitians work with couples to ensure both partners are nutritionally prepared for conception. We focus on key nutrients for egg and sperm quality, help you establish healthy eating patterns, and address any nutritional gaps that could impact fertility. Starting this journey together often leads to better outcomes and creates supportive habits for pregnancy and beyond.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting your body through fertility treatments. Our dietitians help you prepare nutritionally for procedures, support your body through the physical demands of treatment medications, and optimize your nutrient status for the best possible outcomes. We coordinate with your fertility clinic to ensure your nutrition plan complements your medical treatment.
Browse local dietitians with expertise in fertility nutrition. Each profile includes their specific areas of focus, location, and booking information.
Private practice dietitians are not covered by MSP. However, many extended health benefit plans and insurance providers will cover a portion or all of the services provided by a Registered Dietitian (RD). Please confirm with your plan provider your maximum yearly and visit allowance.
Registered dietitians are authorized medical practitioners recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency.
If you pay out of pocket for your dietitian services, you can claim these expenses as medical expense for tax credit purposes.
A doctor’s referral is not necessary to book in with a BC Dietitian. While a referral is not needed to start your journey with us, we do appreciate connecting with your healthcare provider to coordinate care and provide a holistic and comprehensive care plan.
We make it easy for your to find a specialized fertility dietitian in BC.
Check out the dietitians listed on this page (or jump here), click on their profiles to read more about their qualifications, experience, and services.
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Fertility refers to the body’s capacity to conceive and sustain a healthy pregnancy, which can occur naturally or with medical support. Fertility is influenced by many factors, and every person’s journey looks different. For many people, the path to pregnancy is not exactly “easy”. In Canada, up to 15%
Endometriosis is a complex, inflammatory condition that affects an estimated 1 in 10 women, yet it often goes undiagnosed for years. Many people are told their symptoms are simply part of having a menstrual cycle. Endometriosis can affect far more than just the pelvis because of this its signs are
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