Are you struggling to become pregnant and don’t know what to do? You’re already well aware there’s a list of reasons why women don’t get pregnant and you’re feeling frustrated. But did you know that what you eat in the months leading up to conception drastically impacts your chances of conceiving?

Weight problems are common among reproductive age women putting them at increased risk for problems with fertility and pregnancy. Some women have chosen bariatric surgery specifically to improve their fertility so they can start or add to their family. How prevalent is infertility related to weight? Let’s talk to fertility dietitian Melanie McGrice.

Joining me via Skype from Melbourne Australia is Melanie McGrice who’s an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with a special interest in fertility and pregnancy. Melanie runs online programs for women who are pregnant or trying to conceive.  She’s the author of ‘The Pregnancy Weight Plan’ and runs the Youtube channel ‘Nourish with Melanie’.

Melanie's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEMqzbbepjpirMANLvA2TEQ

Melanie's Website: http://www.melaniemcgrice.com