WELCOME!
I support couples on their fertility journeys, using personalised nutrition and lifestyle changes to optimise their health and improve their outcomes.
Whether you are starting to think about trying for a baby, have been struggling with fertility challenges in the past, have suffered multiple miscarriages, find yourself on an IVF or other assisted treatment journey, or have 'unexplained' primary or secondary infertility, I will help you to understand what you can do to optimise your fertility and positively influence your chances of achieving a healthy pregnancy.
I will guide you through a step by step, personalised evidence-based dietary and lifestyle preconception care programme, focused on identifying any underlying issues that may be contributing to your fertility challenges, improving your egg and sperm quality, which are affected affected by diet, nutrient status and lifestyle factors, helping to optimise your chances when trying to conceive naturally, as well as improving fertility treatment outcomes.
I am deeply passionate about inspiring you to feel empowered with evidence-based knowledge and the tools you need to take back control of your health and fertility, giving yourself the best possible chance of conceiving and having a healthy baby.
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If you'd like to find out ways we can work together arrange a free 20 minute fertility strategy call today.
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I'm here to listen - I'd love to help!
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THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITIONAL THERAPY FOR FERTILITY:
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A comprehensive nutritional therapy preconception care programme is crucial for both partners when preparing for pregnancy in order to work on improving overall health and nutrient status, to optimise the quality of the eggs and sperm, giving you the best possible chance of conceiving, whether naturally or through IVF.
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Nutritional therapy takes a ‘root cause’ approach to discovering and identifying any underlying imbalances in the body that may be impacting your fertility, to ensure the female and male reproductive systems are functioning effectively to improve chances of conceiving and having a healthy baby.
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Taking time to address specific fertility conditions, such as endometriosis and PCOS, and effectively manage symptoms through specific diet and lifestyle interventions to help improve fertility outcomes.
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Applying evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle practices tailored to the unique need and circumstances of each couple.
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Providing expert eduction, guidance and support every step of the way, helping couples to take change of their fertility journey, giving you the best possible chance of natural or assisted conception.
MY GOAL IS TO HELP YOU TO OPTIMISE EGG AND SPERM QUALITY THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED FERTILITY NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE ADVICE TO GIVE EVERY EGG THE BEST POSSIBLE CHANCE OF LEADING TO A HEALTHY PREGNANCY AND BIRTH OF A HEALTHY BABY.
A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO FERTILITY
Nutritional Therapy offers a 'root cause' approach to identifying the underlying factors underpinning many fertility challenges involving factors that are often not investigated thoroughly by conventional medicine such as:
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Thyroid health
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Hormonal imbalances
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Egg health
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Male factor infertility
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Vaginal ecology
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Ovulatory disorders
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Autoimmunity
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Inflammation and oxidative stress
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Gut health
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Infections
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Reproductive toxins
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IVF/ART processes and how to support those taking this route
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Genetics
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When working with you as a couple, I will take the time to understand your journey so far, using a step by step approach to systematically and methodically investigate and identify possible causes of your infertility, leaving no stone unturned. ​
I'M SARAH COAN,
A NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST AND CERTIFIED FERTILITY NUTRITION SPECIALIST
MY MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER AND SUPPORT COUPLES AND INDIVIDUALS TO OPTIMISE THEIR FERTILITY TO ACHIEVE THE THE FAMILIES THEY HAVE ALWAYS DESIRED.
MY FERTILITY JOURNEY
I deeply understand how physically and emotionally challenging your fertility journey can be and the real pain and heartache of infertility.
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I struggled with 'unexplained secondary infertility' for 8 years, suffering a miscarriage followed by multiple IVF round failures.
Having exhausted the conventional medicine route, I eventually turned to functional medicine and through functional testing, I was able to identify the specific underlying factors impacting my ability to conceive and sustain a healthy pregnancy.
Myself and my husband devoted time to a period of preconception care using targeted changes to diet and lifestyle, alongside targeted supplements, and within 2 months, I went on to conceive naturally, enjoying a healthy pregnancy and bringing home a healthy baby.
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I believe this pregnancy came as a direct result of both myself and my husband taking charge of our overall health and fertility in the months leading up to conception, improving the quality of our egg and sperm cells and increasing our chances of conceiving.
Experiencing the joy of becoming a parent again and achieving the family I had always dreamed of, and on many occasions thought I would never have, I am passionate and dedicated to supporting couples on their own journey to parenthood.
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I am based in Wilmslow, Cheshire and offer a number of services:
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I work with couples and individuals to improve their fertility outcomes online via zoom
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I work with businesses providing nutrition & wellbeing talks on Pre-Conception Health and Perimenopause & Menopause
QUALIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
3 -Year Advanced Diploma in Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy at The College of Naturopathic Medicine
Certified Fertility Nutrition Specialist with The Fertility Nutrition Centre
Zest4life Health Coaching for Nutrition Professionals
Professional membership: BANT & CNHC
Sarah helped me to overcome my fertility challenges and go on to achieve the family of my dreams, which on many occasions, I never thought i'd have. I can't thank her enough!
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MY PRECONCEPTION CARE FERTILITY PROGRAMMES
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WORKING WITH ME
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My personalised Preconception Care Programmes are built on evidence-based diet and lifestyle interventions. They involve supporting you over a 3-4 month period, giving us time to get to the root cause of your fertility issues, systematically and methodically exploring systems and factors that may be compromising your fertility including:
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Structural abnormalities
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Nutrient deficiencies
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Thyroid health
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Sex hormone balance
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Autoimmunity
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Microbiome (gut, vaginal and uterine)
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Hidden infections
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Egg quality
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Sperm quality
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Inflammation
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Insulin
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Oxidative stress
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Detoxification
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DNA methylation
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Genetics
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Body Mass Index
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Environmental toxins
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Stress
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PRECONCEPTION CARE FERTILITY PROGRAMME FOCUS:
STEP 1: Investigate: The first step of the programme will involve targeted testing to identify any subclinical issues that may be impacting your fertility.
STEP 2: Optimisation
- For hormone balance & energy
- Digestion & absorption of nutrients
STEP 3: Immune system support
STEP 4: Sleep
STEP 5: Stress management: rest & relaxation techniques
STEP 6: Movement – focusing on the right quantity and type
STEP 7: Reducing environmental toxins / endocrine disruptors
STEP 8: Mindset
I am deeply committed to your success. I will be your guide, supporting you every step of the way, educating you on the areas you can control to optimise your situation, providing you with evidence- based nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to improve your egg and sperm quality to improve your chances of conceiving.
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A CONSULTATION WITH ME
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Before the first consultation, I will ask both partners to complete a health questionnaire and a diet diary to return to me before our consultation. I may also suggest some targeted functional testing to be carried out, so that we leave nothing to chance, allowing me to create a personalised, laser focused programme that’s exactly right for you and your partner.
Initial consultations
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We will start with two in-depth 90 minute consultations for you and your partner, where I will take a detailed case history, discuss your fertility journey to date, presenting symptoms in every system of the body, lifestyle factors including stress, sleep and physical activity, emotional wellbeing, as well as an in-depth diet analysis, in order to identify possible drivers that may be impacting your ability to conceive.
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I will then create a personalised plan with laser targeted evidence-based diet and lifestyle advice, supplement recommendations, meal plans, recipes and supportive handouts.
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The diet and lifestyle changes I recommend will be simple and sustainable to create strong foundations for fertility (as well as long term health) so you’ll never feel overwhelmed.
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Follow up consultations
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Follow up consultations are 60 minute sessions and typically take place every 2 weeks to begin with, then every 3 weeks to suit your schedule.
During these sessions we will monitor progress, review test results and continue to integrate personalised targeted diet and lifestyle interventions to support you fully on your fertility journey.
Revised diet and lifestyle plans, supplement recommendations will be provided after each session.
PRE-CONCEPTION CARE
PROGRAMME
A personalised 3 month nutrition and lifestyle medicine programme for couples who are planning a pregnancy and have no known fertility challenges, designed to optimise your health, along with egg and sperm quality to increase your chances of conceiving a healthy baby naturally.
FERTILITY FOCUS PRECONCEPTION CARE
PROGRAMME
A personalised 3 month nutrition and lifestyle medicine programme for couples with existing fertility challenges, designed to get to the root underlying factors impacting your fertility, alongside optimising egg and sperm quality to increase your chances of conceiving a healthy baby either naturally or through fertility treatment.
PRE-CONCEPTION CARE PROGRAMME
PRE-CONCEPTION CARE PROGRAMME
There is a wonderful opportunity these days to plan a pregnancy. It takes around 100 days for an egg to prepare for ovulation, and 72-76 days for sperm to mature. During this time both partners can ensure that you will get the nutrients required to improve egg and sperm quality to increase your chances of conceiving a healthy baby.
THE PROGRAMME INCLUDES:
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5-session (5.5 hours) bespoke programme over 3 months via Zoom for both parties.
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In-depth health assessment and diet analysis
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1 x Initial consultation (90 mins)
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4 x follow-up consultations (60 mins)
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Lab test suggestions and results analysis (lab tests are an additional cost)
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Bespoke food and lifestyle recommendations
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Personalised supplement recommendations (supplements are an additional cost)
Consultations typically take place every 3 weeks to suit your schedule.
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Cost: £900 (or x 3 instalments of £300)
FERTILITY FOCUS PRECONCEPTION CARE PROGRAMME
FERTILITY FOCUS PRECONCEPTION CARE PROGRAMME
THE PROGRAMME INCLUDES:
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6-session (7 hours) bespoke programme over 3-4 months via Zoom for both parties.
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In-depth health assessment and diet analysis
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2 x in-depth consultations (90 mins)
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4 x follow-up consultations (60 mins)
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Lab test suggestions and results analysis (lab tests are an additional cost)
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Bespoke food and lifestyle recommendations
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Personalised supplement recommendations (supplements are an additional cost)
Consultations typically take place every 2 weeks to begin with, then every 3 weeks to suit your schedule.
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Cost: £1500 (or 3 x instalments of £500)
A personalised 3-4 month programme for couples with existing fertility challenges, designed to get to the root cause of underlying issues compromising your fertility, alongside optimising egg and sperm quality to increase your chances of conceiving a healthy baby.
PREGNANCY NUTRITION
PREGNANCY NUTRITION
Pregnancy increases energy and nutritional needs. I will support you through your pregnancy and into the 4th trimester providing you with a personalised nutrition and lifestyle programme to maximise you and your baby's health.
THE PROGRAMME INCLUDES:
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5-session (5 hours) bespoke programme over 4 months via Zoom.
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In-depth health assessment and diet analysis
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1 x Initial consultation (60 mins)
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4 x follow-up consultations (45-60 min)
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Lab test suggestions and results analysis (lab tests are an additional cost)
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Bespoke food and lifestyle recommendations
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Personalised supplement recommendations (supplements are an additional cost)
Consultations will take place as follows to suit your schedule.
1st Trimester: 1 x 60 min initial and 1 x 45/60 min follow up
2nd Trimester: 1 x 45/60 min follow up
3rd Trimester: 1 x 45/60 min follow up
4th Trimester: 1 x 45/60 min follow up
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Cost: £500
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Eating well and taking care of your body is essential when you’re preparing your body for a baby. By improving diet and lifestyle, your body gets healthier, creating healthier eggs, healthier sperm and lays the foundations for a better environment for a healthy pregnancy and baby.