Fertility Wellbeing Planner

The Fertility Wellbeing Planner is a free tool from Babble Connect that generates a personalised fertility wellbeing plan across 10 evidence-informed pillars: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, emotional wellbeing, relationships, work, finances, treatment planning and expert support. Every recommendation links to trusted IVFbabble articles and verified Babble Connect wellbeing experts.

Evidence suggests fertility can be supported by a Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and pulses; moderate regular exercise; 7–9 hours of consistent sleep; managing stress through mindfulness, counselling or peer support; minimising alcohol and stopping smoking; maintaining a healthy weight; and reducing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals. The Wellbeing Planner tailors these areas to your situation.

Chronic high stress alone doesn't usually cause infertility, but it can affect hormone balance, sleep and lifestyle choices that influence fertility. Counselling, mindfulness and peer support are consistently linked with better wellbeing during fertility treatment and are strongly recommended alongside medical care.

Research points to a Mediterranean-style diet — plenty of vegetables, whole grains, oily fish, olive oil, nuts, pulses and moderate dairy — as most consistently linked with better fertility outcomes for both women and men. Aim to ensure adequate folate, vitamin D, iodine, iron and omega-3, and consider a preconception multivitamin. Always discuss supplements with your clinician.

Because eggs mature over roughly 3 months and sperm production takes about 74 days, most fertility clinicians recommend making meaningful lifestyle changes at least 3 months before starting fertility treatment or trying to conceive. Small, sustainable changes are more effective than short-term overhauls.

No. The Wellbeing Planner provides general educational information based on evidence-informed clinical references from Fertility Academy, Bourn Hall and Create Fertility. It is designed to support conversations with your fertility team — always speak to a qualified specialist before starting supplements or making significant changes during treatment.