Lose weight to help your chances of conceiving
26/01/2011
Being overweight can affect your chances of getting pregnant… and when my client Katie came to me 9 months ago she knew that she needed to lose a lot of body fat so that she had a better chance of conceiving. 9 months on and 3 dress sizes smaller, Katie is now 3 months pregnant – fantastic new. Well done Katie. I am so delighted.
For some women, being overweight may affect their ovulation. Being overweight can disrupt a woman’s regular monthly cycle, making it difficult for her to ovulate, and making it difficult to know exactly when she is ovulating. The impact of weight on ovulation has to do with the production of estrogen. Research suggests that for women who are overweight, the extra fat tissue can lead to an excess production of estrogen. This excess estrogen can then cause a hormonal imbalance that affects ovulation.
A closely monitored exercise program and being fit and healthy will help you conceive more easily. If you are overweight and want to get pregnant or generally be more healthy then I am happy to help you to do this.
