EP.80/ Getting Pregnant with Endometriosis: Optimising Fertility Through Nutrition with Stefanie Valakas of The Dietologist
When you read about endometriosis in the media, often the biggest headline is that it causes infertility.
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We hear more about the struggles than we do about the success stories, and we’re often told to get pregnant soon - whether we want or are ready for children or not. The media, the mixed information and varying personal accounts can often leave us feeling confused.
So what are the statistics behind endometriosis and infertility? Endometriosis is associated with a 30%-50% prevalence of infertility - but just because someone struggles to get pregnant, doesn’t mean they’ll never be able to conceive.
When I discovered Stefanie Valakas, I knew I had to get her on the show. Stefanie is a accredited Dietician and Nutritionist specialising in supporting couples to optimise their fertilty and nourish their young families into childhood. She is the founder of The Dietologist, where she works with people living with PCOS, endometriosis and other hormonal conditions, to create a healthy foundation to conceive from, and supports her clients throughout pregnancy and into parenting.
In this episode we talk about -
Stefanie’s own journey with endometriosis
How and why endometriosis can affect fertility
The three core ways she supports people with endometriosis to conceive and have healthy pregnancies
Key nutrients and foods for fertility
Nutrition for IVF
How to get started with preparing for pregnancy - whether you hope to conceive soon or in five years time.
This is the first time we’ve really talked about fertility on the show, so I truly hope you enjoy it and it’s of use to you! I was fascinated with our chat!
Stefanie will be taking over my Instagram on Wednesday 11th March to answer your listener questions that you guys sent in! So stay tuned. :)
Show Notes
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My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here.
If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at hello@thisendolife.com or visit my website.
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My free guide ‘Managing Endometriosis Naturally’ is perfect for anyone just starting out on this journey of managing and reducing their symptoms. Download here.
My free Endometriosis Diet Grocery List is a pdf list that includes all the foods I buy on a monthly basis, categorised into easy sections. I share my personal endometriosis diet plan, free recipe resources, recommendations to help you get started with the endometriosis diet and nutrition tips. Download here.
My free “Endometriosis Symptom Tracker” could help you begin to understand the subtle patterns in your endometriosis symptoms. As always, this guide doesn’t replace your medical treatment and is not intended to treat or cure endometriosis, but provides you with options that helped me to live well with endometriosis. Download here.
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