Specialist in IVF, fertility and pregnancy.
Let’s nourish your body so it can grow another!
Hi, I’m Catriona Leen, a highly qualified & experienced Nutritional therapist.
If you are struggling to conceive, unsure of how to manage your pregnancy health, or are battling women-specific health challenges like PCOS or endometriosis, I am here to help.
I provide science-based nutrition treatment specialising in preconception fertility, the optimisation of fertility treatments such as IVF, pregnancy, postpartum and women’s health.
I specialise in helping you to prepare for pregnancy, be it through natural conception or assisted reproduction such as IVF. The food we eat feeds all of our cells, and our reproductive cells need specific nutrients to work properly. Eggs and sperm are no different from heart or liver, or skin cells. In fact, they are probably the most important, carrying the precious DNA of your future child.
My passion lies in the critical importance of nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life. This begins during the pre-conception period and lasts until around 2 years of age. Correct nutrition during this period impacts the health of your baby during development all the way to adulthood. I cannot think of a better calling than to help people create healthy families and give their babies the very best start to life!
Fertility and IVF
Egg and sperm quality
Other factors such as endometriosis
FSH/AMH – what they mean and what you can do about it
Digestive health
Stress
Toxic overload
Environment – inflammation and blood flow to the uterus
What supplements to take to support the IVF process and when to take them.
Pregnancy
What is the best diet to have to help both you and your partner maximize your chances of getting pregnant
Possible nutrient deficiencies which might be impeding your fertility and how best to correct these
Fertility “superfoods” and how you can incorporate these easily into your daily diet
What supplements are beneficial to take and which ones should be avoided
How to improve your sleep, reduce stress and other lifestyle factors which may affect your ability to conceive
How to increase your chances for a successful fertility treatment such IUI or IVF
Specific information regarding giving your future baby the best start in life – increasing your intake of healthy fats now can enhance your baby’s cognitive function.
Hormone Imbalance
Do you feel like you are on a hormone roller coaster – even though you’re still in your 30s or 40s?
Do you struggle to control food cravings?
Are you easily distracted or have trouble concentrating?
Do you suffer with PMS, endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?
Do you feel tired all the time, despite getting enough sleep?
Do you feel like a stranger in your own body?
