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1-2-1 Support 

OK so you're lacking in energy, you're are not sleeping, hormones feel imbalanced, your menstrual cycle is affecting your day to day life and you're struggling to lose weight. If any of this resonates with you and you are feeling bamboozled with all the conflicting information out there telling you what you should and shouldn't be doing, don't worry I am here to help. 

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As a specialist Nutritional and Herbal therapist in women's and hormone health I work with people like yourself to get to the root cause of symptoms. Through a process of taking an in-depth case history and clinical assessments we will peel back the layers of your and identify the areas of your nutrition and lifestyle that are getting in the way of your ability to thrive. 

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I will provide you with simple and sustainable recommendations that you can not only easily implement into your daily routine but that will really work. You will finish this process understanding what works for your body, feeling energised and in control of your health once more. 

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See details bellow for 1-2-1 packages for individuals and pregnancy support. 

Sophie Skardon Herbalist London and Essex
Sophie Skardon Fertility Nutritionist London and Essex
Women's Health

Reproductive Health for women 

If you have been struggling to conceive, have been diagnosed with 'unexplained infertility' or are simply looking to optimise your health in the lead up to conception you have come to the right place! I work with couples like you to improve your chances of conception. 

 

4 months is a critical timeframe to enhance sperm and egg quality, rebalance hormones and address underlying health concerns that may be hindering your goal of a successful and healthy pregnancy. My Preconception plan for couples includes all the support you and your partner need over a 16 week package. â€‹â€‹

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If you don't have complex fertility challenges but would like a general health reset in the lead up to conception, then my Fertility MOT for couples is a good option. â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

Pomegranates

I work with women experiencing:

  • Heavy and/or painful periods.

  • Amenorrhea (absence of periods).

  • Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs).

  • Recurrent Thrush and BV (Candida, Bacterial Vaginosis).

  • Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.

  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).

  • Perimenopause and Menopause. 

  • Thyroid hormone imbalance.

  • Diabetes Mellitus. 

  • Acne, psoriasis, eczema and rosacea.  

  • Fatigue and sleep disturbances such as Insomnia. 

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); Celiac Disease; SIBO. 

Preconception couples

Preconception care for couples 

If you have been struggling to conceive, have been diagnosed with 'unexplained infertility' or are simply looking to optimise your health in the lead up to conception you have come to the right place! I work with couples like you to improve your chances of conception. 

 

4 months is a critical timeframe to enhance sperm and egg quality, rebalance hormones and address underlying health concerns that may be hindering your goal of a successful and healthy pregnancy. My Preconception plan for couples includes all the support you and your partner need over a 16 week package. â€‹â€‹

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If you don't have complex fertility challenges but would like a general health reset in the lead up to conception, then my Fertility MOT for couples is a good option. â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

Organic Eggs

I work with couples to: 

  • Provide guidance for preconception care. 

  • Improve egg and sperm quality.

  • Address male factor infertility (sperm count, motility and morphology) 

  • Prepare for IVF/ICSI treatment. 

  • Investigate and reduce risk of miscarriage. 

  • Identify infections associated with infertility and rebalance seminal and vaginal microbiome health.

  • Optimise hormone levels and ovulation.

  • Correct nutritional deficiencies. 

  • Reduce stress and support nervous system health.

  • Reduce the effects of environmental toxin exposure.

  • Support Thyroid health.

  • Provide support for conditions like endometriosis and PCOS.  

Pregnancy

Preconception care for couples 

If you have been struggling to conceive, have been diagnosed with 'unexplained infertility' or are simply looking to optimise your health in the lead up to conception you have come to the right place! I work with couples like you to improve your chances of conception. 

 

4 months is a critical timeframe to enhance sperm and egg quality, rebalance hormones and address underlying health concerns that may be hindering your goal of a successful and healthy pregnancy. My Preconception plan for couples includes all the support you and your partner need over a 16 week package. â€‹â€‹

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If you don't have complex fertility challenges but would like a general health reset in the lead up to conception, then my Fertility MOT for couples is a good option. â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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I can provide support for: 

  • Diet and lifestyle strategies for a healthy pregnancy. 

  • Ensuring adequate nutrient intake for each stage of pregnancy. 

  • Addressing key nutrient levels i.e Vitamin D, Iron, Folate and B12. 

  • Nausea and morning sickness and. 

  • Recurrent Candida (Thrush), UTIs and general vaginal microbiome health.  

  • Heartburn/indigestion/reflux and constipation. 

  • Blood sugar balance, diabetes and gestational diabetes nutrition. 

  • Nutritional support for reducing the risk of preterm labour and complex pregnancy conditions like preeclampsia. 

  • Muscle cramps and joint pain. 

  • Fatigue and sleep disturbances such as Insomnia. 

  • Preparation for birth and breastfeeding.  

Preconception care for couples 

If you have been struggling to conceive, have been diagnosed with 'unexplained infertility' or are simply looking to optimise your health in the lead up to conception you have come to the right place! I work with couples like you to improve your chances of conception. 

 

4 months is a critical timeframe to enhance sperm and egg quality, rebalance hormones and address underlying health concerns that may be hindering your goal of a successful and healthy pregnancy. My Preconception plan for couples includes all the support you and your partner need over a 16 week package. â€‹â€‹

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If you don't have complex fertility challenges but would like a general health reset in the lead up to conception, then my Fertility MOT for couples is a good option. â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

Post Natal
Happy Baby

I work with mothers to provide: 

  • Postpartum healing support. 

  • Nutritional support for breastfeeding. 

  • Nutritional guidance for addressing nutrient levels. 

  • Nervous system support to reduce stress and anxiety. 

  • Reduce fatigue and regain energy levels. 

  • Regain hormonal balance.

  • Regulate menstrual cycles. 

  • Improve libido. 

  • Thyroid hormone balance.

  • Gut health support. 

  • Dietary advice for healthy weight management. 

  • Early childhood nutrition, including weaning and managing common baby symptoms like colic, reflux and allergies.  

Frequently asked questions

  • How do I know which is the best package for me?
    Preconception to Fertility Package is for couples who are looking to be supported through the full preconception period and is perfect for providing comprehensive support for unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriage, IVF prep, complex fertility issues. For all couples trying to conceive I recommend that both partners are included in the process for best results. Fertility MOT is for couples looking for initial preconception support for future planned pregnancies and guidance on nutrition and lifestyle to optimise fertility. If you have complex reproductive health issues I advise opting for the Preconception to Fertility package. Health and Hormone Reset Package is for individuals wanting support for hormone balance, adrenal fatigue, sleep support, menstrual health, skin health and gut microbiome. This package is for men and women of all ages. Prenatal and Postpartum Package is for pregnant women wanting support with nutritional guidance throughout pregnancy and postpartum. This package is perfect for women with high risk pregnancies, diabetes, common pregnancy symptoms like morning sickness, support for nutrient deficiencies and general health support throughout pregnancy.
  • Are clinical tests included in the price?
    All clinical tests are charged in addition to the package price. If you have recent test results from fertility clinics or your GP I am happy for you to share these with me and I will include them as part of your health assessment. There may be circumstances where we need to investigate further and potentially add to this with private functional tests in order to get the best outcome within the quickest possible timeframe. I will always discuss the cost and benefits with you in detail and will only recommend a test if I know that the outcome is going to influence my approach. For more details on specific tests available please check the clinical test section on the Work with me page.
  • Is testing always required and how do I do the tests?
    Depending on the type of test some can be done at home with home testing kits and others will need to be done in a clinic setting. I work with partner clinics across London and the UK and will provide you with all the information and guidance you need to complete any tests. Testing is not always required, it really depends on the complexity of your individual case and your desired outcomes. When it comes to fertility health there are particular tests that are helpful, but we will always discuss this as part of your discovery call.
  • Why is the preconception period 4 months?
    I recommend giving yourself 4 months to prep for pregnancy and to improve fertility health as it takes 100 days for an egg to mature and up to 90 days for sperm production. Anything that you do during this time to support your overall health through nutrition and lifestyle will greatly benefit the quality of these cells and have a positive impact on pregnancy outcomes. 4 months also allows enough time to perform any required tests and implement recommendations to address findings. We will also have to retest on occasion to ensure that issues have resolved. Sometimes you may need more that 4 months depending on the complexity of your case, however my 16 week preconception to fertility package will cover all the support you need during the most crucial time and there is some flexibility should we need to delay catch ups in line with test results.
  • Can nutrition and lifestyle have an impact on IVF outcomes?
    Nutrition and lifestyle have been shown to have a major impact on IVF/ART outcomes, particularly within the 4 month preconception period. Where IVF may help to overcome some fertility challenges, the procedure is not able to improve the quality of the eggs and sperm collected. This is where focussing on nutrition and lifestyle can be very beneficial and ideally you need a minimum of 3 months (or 4 menstrual cycles) as this is the timeframe required to optimise the chromosomal development within these maturing cells. Fertility nutrition also focuses on assessing reproductive microbiome health, hormonal balance and nutrient status with an aim of improving the chances of embryo implantation and a healthy full term pregnancy. My Preconception to Fertility package is ideal for couples planning an IVF cycle. This includes couples who have undergone multiple rounds of IVF already and also egg and sperm donor cycles. This package spans over 16 weeks as this is generally the minimum time we need for optimal outcomes. If you don't have 16 weeks but would like to work with with me in the lead up to IVF there may be limitations as to the benefits for improving egg/sperm quality, however there may still be some benefits to working on your health i.e addressing nutrient levels and reproductive microbiome health, the best thing to do is book a free discovery call and we can discuss this in more detail.
  • Do you provide nutritional support for men?
    Yes I do work with men to support with general wellbeing, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, gut microbiome and skin health. Whilst most of my male clients work with me as part of a couple for fertility support its worth baring in mind that the areas of health that lead to male factor infertility are often not directly associated with what you would consider to be common reproductive health issues. It's about understanding the underlying driving factors to systemic inflammation and this can result from a number of health concerns like cardiovascular health, stress and infections for example.

iNDIVIDUAL PACKAGES

I also work with individuals to provide support for hormone health, fertility support for egg/sperm doner cycles,  pregnancy nutrition and general wellbeing health. 

Sophie Skardon supporting hormone and menstrual health
Sophie Skardon specialist in pregnancy nutrition and postpartum care

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

"I went to see Sophie when I was about to start IVF treatment and wanted some support hormonally and nutritionally to put myself and my body in the best position possible.

Sophie was sympathetic, understanding and thorough. The plan I was on felt tailored and appropriate and I felt the benefits really quickly. I think her nutrition and supplement support contributed to me being able to conceive naturally and I now have two healthy babies. I see Sophie for ongoing advice and support - especially during pregnancy, post birth and whilst breastfeeding"

Morwenna, 36

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Disclaimer: Nutritional Therapy is categorised under Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAMs) which covers a wide range of therapies that fall outside mainstream medicine. Tests and related information provided do not make a medical diagnosis. The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional nutritional or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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