Why Preparing for Pregnancy Matters (and How to Support Your Body Naturally)
If you’re here, chances are you’re thinking about having a baby or actively trying — and first off, I want to give you a big virtual hug. This journey is beautiful, but let’s be real… it can also feel overwhelming.
Everywhere you turn, there’s advice: “Take these supplements.” “Cut out these foods.” “Track this, time that.” It’s a lot. But what if I told you that preparing for pregnancy doesn’t have to be complicated? In fact, it can be a gentle process of aligning your body, mind, and soul to create the most nurturing environment for new life.
Think of it like tending to a garden. Before planting seeds, you enrich the soil, clear out weeds, and ensure everything is in balance. Your body is that garden. And taking the time to nourish it — physically, emotionally, and energetically — can make all the difference.
Your baby will draw from your nutrient stores, so you want to stock them up so that you and your growing baby can thrive. Not only are you setting yourself up for better recovery afterwards but you are contributing to your baby's future health, and even their children!
How? Through epigenetics. You can turn on and off genes through the foods you eat, movement or lack thereof, stress and the toxins you come across. It all matters! You will also pass down any mineral imbalances to your baby, so that's why doing a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis can help you to correct any imbalanced before conceiving. Check out this blog on what they are and how to get one through me!
So, where do you start? Let me introduce you to the A.L.I.G.N.E.D. Fertility Framework — a simple, loving guide that focuses on the key areas of your body that need attention when preparing for pregnancy.
🌿 The A.L.I.G.N.E.D. Fertility Framework: Your Key Areas of Focus
When I started working with women on their fertility journeys, I realised that true alignment goes deeper than just nutrition or timing intercourse. It’s about supporting your body as a whole — hormones, emotions, energy, and all.
That’s why I created the A.L.I.G.N.E.D. Fertility Framework. Each letter represents a crucial area of focus that works together to create the ideal environment for conception. Let’s walk through each one:
🧘 A – Adrenals: Reduce Stress and Balance Your Nervous System
Your adrenals are small glands that sit on top of your kidneys, but they play a huge role in fertility. Why? Because they regulate your body’s stress response. When we’re stressed, our adrenals pump out cortisol, which can throw off your delicate hormone balance, delay ovulation, and even affect egg quality.
How to Support Your Adrenals:
• Try breathwork to calm your nervous system (even 2 minutes makes a difference).
• Focus on nourishing snacks like almonds and dark chocolate to keep blood sugar stable and reduce cortisol spikes.
• Prioritise restorative practices like gentle yoga, meditation, or simply slowing down.
☀️ L – Light: Reset Your Circadian Rhythm for Hormone Balance
Did you know that light exposure affects your hormones? Your body’s natural clock (called your circadian rhythm) controls sleep, energy, and fertility hormones like melatonin and progesterone. Modern life — with late-night screens and artificial lighting — can throw this rhythm off, impacting ovulation and hormone production.
How to Align with Light:
• Get morning sunlight within 30 minutes of waking to reset your internal clock.
• In the evening, reduce blue light exposure by dimming lights and avoiding screens an hour before bed.
• Create a sleep sanctuary by keeping your room cool, dark, and tech-free.
🥑 I – Insulin: Balance Blood Sugar to Support Ovulation
Blood sugar might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to fertility, but it plays a massive role. Spikes in insulin can disrupt ovulation, increase inflammation, and affect egg quality. The key is to avoid the roller coaster and keep your blood sugar steady.
How to Balance Insulin:
• Build balanced meals with protein, fibre, and healthy fats at every meal.
• Avoid sugary snacks on their own — instead, pair them with protein or fat to slow sugar absorption.
• Focus on slow-digesting carbs like sweet potatoes, quinoa, and oats.
🌱 G – Gut: Nourish Your Gut for Hormone Harmony
Your gut is the foundation of your health — and that includes fertility. A healthy gut microbiome is crucial for absorbing nutrients, eliminating excess hormones, and keeping inflammation at bay. If your digestion is sluggish or your microbiome is out of balance, it can affect your hormone health and overall fertility.
How to Support Your Gut:
• Add probiotic-rich foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi.
• Increase fibre intake with leafy greens, chia seeds, and flaxseeds to support daily detoxification.
• Drink plenty of water to keep things moving smoothly.
💖 E – Emotions: Align Your Mind and Heart
Fertility isn’t just physical — it’s deeply emotional. Stress, fear, and negative emotions can create subtle blocks that make conception harder. Supporting your emotions and nurturing a positive mindset is just as important as taking care of your body.
How to Nurture Emotional Alignment:
• Practice the Fertility Garden Visualisation — imagine planting seeds of possibility and watching them grow.
• Use daily affirmations to shift your mindset and build trust in your body’s wisdom.
• Make space for emotional release through journaling, breathwork, or gentle movement.
✨ D – Detox: Clear Toxins and Create a Clean Internal Environment
Finally, detoxification. Every day, we’re exposed to toxins — from plastics to personal care products. These toxins can disrupt hormone balance and affect fertility, so gently supporting your body’s natural detox pathways is key.
How to Detox Gently:
• Start your day with warm lemon water to support liver function.
• Practice dry brushing before your shower to stimulate the lymphatic system.
• Swap out personal care products for non-toxic alternatives.
💛 Want to know more about the ALIGNED Framework?
If you’re nodding along, thinking, “Okay, this all sounds great, but where do I even start?” — well I've created something just for you!
The ALIGNED Fertility Starter Bundle helps guide you through each focus area, step-by-step, with guidance and support along the way. Inside, you’ll get:
✨ A 122-page ALIGNED Fertility Workbook with actionable steps for each area
✨ A Fertility Tracking Guide & Tracker to understand your cycle and fertile window
✨ Fertility Yoga & Movement classes to support your body in each phase of your cycle
✨ A calming Fertility Garden Meditation to help align your emotions
✨ A Male Fertility Guide (because fertility is a team effort)
…and so much more, all for just £27. Click the button below to find out more.
Remember — this isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about taking small, aligned steps toward creating a body that feels nourished, balanced, and ready for new life.
You’ve got this, and I’m right here cheering you on.
With love,
Donna. x