Webinar: How To Get Pregnant Faster

On Monday 15th January, Zita ran a free webinar to help set you up for fertility success.

Who this webinar is for

This webinar is designed for individuals and couples who are just starting to try, returning to fertility planning after a break, preparing for IVF, reviewing sperm health, managing a condition such as PMOS (PCOS) or endometriosis, or simply feeling unsure where to begin. It is a broad starting point, not a replacement for personalised medical advice.

Throughout this webinar, Zita shared her 40 years of experience as a midwife and fertility expert on:

• Understanding your menstrual cycle
• Lifestyle factors and fertility
• Emotional wellbeing
• The fertile mindset
• Hormonal conditions and their impact
• Male fertility
• Optimising nutrition for fertility
• Supplements for fertility support

There was also a workbook for you to follow along and to help you form your fertility action plan. Tap here for your free download.

What this webinar helps you understand

Understanding your menstrual cycle

Understanding your menstrual cycle can help you identify your fertile window and spot patterns that may be relevant when trying to conceive. Useful clues include:

• Ovulation timing
• Cycle length
• Cervical mucus changes
• Shifts in other symptoms through the month

If your cycles are irregular, very short, very long or unpredictable, it may be worth seeking personalised guidance so you can understand what may be affecting ovulation and timing. Our Foundations of Female Fertility guide covers the wider picture of female reproductive health, including how cycle awareness fits alongside nutrition and lifestyle when preparing for pregnancy.

Male fertility and sperm health

Male fertility is an important part of preconception planning and should be considered from the start, not as an afterthought. Sperm health is usually discussed in terms of:

• Count
• Motility
• Morphology
• DNA quality

These can all be influenced by general health, nutrition, oxidative stress, heat exposure, smoking, alcohol, sleep and lifestyle. Because sperm develop over roughly two to three months, changes made before conception or fertility treatment may be more useful when started early.

For a deeper introduction to sperm health, start with our Male Fertility Matters webinar and Foundations of Male Fertility guide. If you are ready to look at a more structured routine, our 12-week male fertility supplement routine explains how nutrition and targeted supplements may fit into the preconception window, including where CoQ10 and male fertility are commonly discussed together.

Nutrition before conception

Preconception nutrition is about building a supportive foundation before pregnancy, for both partners. A varied diet with enough protein, colourful fruit and vegetables, whole foods and healthy fats can help support reproductive wellbeing alongside key micronutrients.

Nutrients commonly discussed in fertility nutrition include:

• Folate
• Vitamin D
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Choline
• Zinc
• Selenium
• CoQ10

The right focus will depend on your stage, diet, health history and whether you are trying naturally or preparing for treatment — not everyone needs the same supplement routine. You can read more on choline before pregnancy, why some people are advised to take folate rather than folic acid, and our CoQ10 and fertility guide covering both egg and sperm quality.

If you are taking medication, managing a diagnosed condition, pregnant, breastfeeding or undergoing fertility treatment, speak to your doctor, clinic or healthcare professional before starting a new supplement routine.

Hormonal conditions such as PMOS, formerly PCOS, and endometriosis

Hormonal and inflammatory conditions can shape the fertility journey in different ways.

PMOS, formerly known as PCOS, stands for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. It is the newer name for the condition many people still know as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. PMOS (PCOS) may affect ovulation, cycle regularity, insulin sensitivity and hormone balance. Endometriosis may be linked with pain, inflammation and individual fertility considerations.

Because symptoms, treatment plans and nutritional needs vary widely, these topics are best approached with personalised support and specialist resources rather than a one-size-fits-all routine. Our PMOS (PCOS) fertility support hub and Endometriosis and PCOS fertility webinar go into more depth, and if inflammation is a concern, our webinar on low-grade inflammation and fertility may also be relevant.

Emotional wellbeing and mindset

Trying to conceive can feel emotionally demanding, especially when there is uncertainty, previous loss, treatment planning or a long period of trying.

Emotional wellbeing is not about blaming stress for fertility challenges. It is about giving yourself the support, information and structure you need to feel less overwhelmed and more able to take practical next steps.

A clear plan, realistic next steps and the right guidance can help you feel more confident as you move through the journey, whatever stage you are at.

Supplements and personalised guidance

Fertility supplements are most useful when they are chosen in context rather than taken as a generic routine. Your needs may differ depending on whether you are:

• Just starting to try
• Preparing for IVF
• Reviewing sperm health
• Managing a condition such as PMOS (PCOS)
• Already taking other supplements

If you are unsure where to begin, a free 1:1 product consultation with the Zita West nutrition team can help you understand which products may be relevant to your stage and goals — our Introduction to Fertility Supplements webinar is also a useful starting point. Consultations are for product guidance and do not replace medical advice.

Where to go next

If you have watched the webinar or downloaded the action plan, the next step is to choose the resource that best matches where you are in your fertility journey.

If you want a practical starting point
Download the free Get Pregnant Faster action plan and use it to review your cycle, lifestyle, nutrition and next steps.

If you want to understand male fertility
Start with the Foundations of Male Fertility guide, then watch the Male Fertility Matters webinar for more detail on sperm count, motility, morphology, DNA quality and the 2–3 month sperm development window.

If you are focused on egg quality or IVF preparation
Read our CoQ10 and fertility guide, our guide to low AMH, egg quality and IVF preparation, then explore our egg, sperm and mitochondrial health webinar for a deeper look at cellular energy and egg and sperm quality.

If you have PMOS (PCOS) or endometriosis
Visit the PMOS (PCOS) fertility support hub and watch the Endometriosis and PCOS fertility webinar. If inflammation is a concern, the low-grade inflammation and fertility webinar may also be useful.

If you are unsure which products are right for you
Book a free 1:1 product consultation with the Zita West nutrition team. This can help you understand which products may be relevant to your stage and goals. Consultations are for product guidance and do not replace medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do first when trying to conceive?

A helpful first step is to understand your fertile window, review both partners’ nutrition and lifestyle, and think about the health of both eggs and sperm in the months before conception. Hormonal conditions, sleep, stress and timing can all play a part, so a joined-up approach tends to be more useful than focusing on one thing alone. If your cycles are irregular, you are preparing for IVF, or you are unsure which supplements are relevant, personalised guidance can help you choose a clearer starting point. The free Get Pregnant Faster action plan can help you turn these areas into a practical checklist.

Should men prepare before trying to conceive too?

Yes. Male fertility is an important part of preconception planning and is often overlooked in broad fertility advice. Sperm health is usually discussed in terms of count, motility, morphology and DNA quality, and sperm development takes roughly two to three months. Nutrition, alcohol, smoking, heat exposure, sleep, stress, oxidative stress and general health may all be relevant. Men with concerns about fertility should speak to a GP or fertility specialist for appropriate testing, and our Male Fertility Matters webinar covers this in more depth.

How long does sperm health take to improve?

Sperm develop over roughly two to three months, which is why male fertility preparation is often discussed as a 12-week window. Consistent nutrition, lifestyle and supplement routines may help support sperm health, but they do not replace medical assessment. If there are known semen analysis issues, recurrent pregnancy loss, IVF planning or long-term difficulty conceiving, medical guidance is important alongside any lifestyle changes.

How can I understand my fertile window?

Your fertile window is the time in your cycle when conception is most likely, and it is usually linked to ovulation. Tracking cycle length, cervical mucus, ovulation signs and timing can help you understand your own pattern. If your cycles are irregular, very short, very long or unpredictable, it may be useful to seek personalised support to understand what may be affecting ovulation and timing.

Can PMOS (PCOS) or endometriosis affect fertility planning?

PMOS, formerly known as PCOS, and endometriosis can both affect fertility planning, but they do so in different ways. PMOS (PCOS) may influence ovulation, cycle regularity, insulin sensitivity and hormone balance. Endometriosis may be linked with pain, inflammation and individual treatment considerations. Because symptoms and needs vary, specialist support is often more useful than a one-size-fits-all supplement routine — our PMOS (PCOS) fertility support hub goes into more detail.

Which nutrients are commonly discussed before conception?

Nutrients commonly discussed in preconception nutrition include folate, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, DHA, choline, CoQ10, zinc and selenium. The right focus depends on your diet, stage, health history, fertility plans and whether you are trying naturally or preparing for treatment. Supplements should be chosen carefully, especially if you are taking medication, managing a condition or undergoing fertility treatment — a free 1:1 product consultation can help you work out what’s relevant to you.

When should I book a free 1:1 product consultation?

A free 1:1 product consultation may be useful if you are unsure where to start, choosing between fertility supplements, preparing for IVF, reviewing male fertility, managing PMOS (PCOS), or thinking about pregnancy nutrition. The consultation can help you understand which Zita West products may be relevant to your stage and goals. It is for product guidance and does not replace medical advice.