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Monika Anna - Clinical Nutritionist BHSc

BHSc Clinical Nutrition - Nutritional Medicine

23/01/2026

Your PCOS isn’t just “genetic bad luck”… ✨

Comment HORMONES and I’ll send you my hormone-friendly meal plan 🤍

Yes, genetics can play a role.
But in clinic, I see symptoms flare based on how the body is being fuelled - especially when preparing for pregnancy.

The three diet patterns I see in most PCOS clients are 👇
• Chronic under-eating (often masked as “clean eating”)
• Unstable blood sugar from skipped meals or low protein
• Fear of carbohydrates, especially wholefood starches

These patterns increase stress hormones, worsen insulin resistance, and make ovulation harder - the opposite of what we want in preconception.

PCOS is responsive, not fixed ✨

When the body feels safe, fuelled and supported, hormone signalling can improve and cycles often become more predictable.

If you’re planning a baby with PCOS, you don’t need restriction.

You need strategy. ❤️

19/01/2026

Taking Elevit for preconception is like bringing a butter knife to surgery 🔪
It’s technically a tool… just not the right one 😉

Firstly, this isn’t about shaming women for taking something.
It’s about context.

Most over-the-counter prenatals are designed to meet minimum requirements, not to correct deficiencies, build reserves, or prepare a body for the real demands of pregnancy and postpartum.

👎 They’re often low-dose, poorly absorbed, and one-size-fits-all.
But preconception isn’t one-size-fits-all.

If you’re already low in iron, B12, iodine, choline, omega-3s, or vitamin D, a generic prenatal won’t fix that.
It can create a false sense of security while your body quietly stays depleted.

A prenatal can be part of the picture.
It just shouldn’t be the whole plan.

If you’re planning a baby in the next 6–24 months and want to prepare properly, comment SMART and I’ll send you my practitioner-grade supplement guide ✨

16/01/2026

Jumping on the bandwagon 🤩 2016 was a year of green smoothies, salad bowls, food photos and yoga.

12/01/2026

There is so much nutrition advice online right now.
And most of it is not coming from people trained in nutrition.

Respectfully, nutrition is not a hobby or a side skill.
It’s a clinical science.

It requires a deep understanding of physiology, digestion, metabolism, hormones, micronutrients, pathology and behaviour change.
It also requires ongoing education, regulation and accountability.

For clarity, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Science majoring in Nutritional Medicine.
I am insured and registered with ANTA, with mandatory annual continuing education.
And I am registered with the TGA to safely prescribe therapeutic supplements.

These aren’t bonuses.
They should be the bare minimum.

If you feel confused or overwhelmed by mixed nutrition messages, it’s not because you’re failing.
It’s because the space is loud, unregulated and often driven by sales or personal anecdotes.

Your health deserves guidance from someone who is trained, regulated and committed to evidence-based practice.
Not trends.
Not shortcuts.
Not guesswork.

Choose your sources wisely.

10/01/2026

😂 The glow up no one warned us about.

One day you’re young and fun.

Next minute you’re pulling digestive enzymes out of your bag like it’s completely normal.

If this is you, please comment or share so I know I’m not alone 🤍

05/01/2026

Getting 100 g of protein per day isn’t about macros… it’s about hormones 🧬

Protein supports ovulation, blood sugar stability, thyroid function and hormone production.
Most women are under-eating it without realising.

If you want a simple, hormone-friendly way to hit your protein daily, comment PROTEIN and I’ll send you my meal plan 🤍

30/12/2025

If you want to conceive in 2026, the biggest shifts often come from doing things earlier and more intentionally.

Preconception isn’t about last-minute supplements or perfectly timed cycles.

It’s about building reserves, stabilising hormones, supporting digestion and giving your body the safety and nourishment it needs to ovulate well and sustain a pregnancy 🤍

So many women are told everything looks “normal” and only discover gaps once they’re already trying, or already pregnant.

That’s why I focus on foundations first.
🤍 Energy.
🤍 Nutrients.
🤍 Hormones.
🤍 Gut health.
🤍 Nervous system support.

If you want to know which blood markers actually matter before pregnancy and what I recommend testing in preconception, comment BLOODS and I’ll send you my full preconception blood test list 🩸✨

Small steps now can make a profound difference later.

22/12/2025

If you’re thinking about a baby in the next year or two, this is your reminder that you don’t need to rush or be perfect.
Preconception is about building strong foundations early, quietly and with care 🤍

Save this for January ✨

15/12/2025

Timing matters more than most people realise when it comes to conception 🗓️✨

S***m can survive for several days, but the egg only lives for around 12–24 hours after ovulation 🥚

That’s why the chances of conception rise sharply in the days leading up to ovulation and drop to zero immediately after.

This data shows why understanding your fertile window is far more important than guessing or relying on calendar averages.

Delayed ovulation is incredibly common, which is why timing can feel unpredictable even with regular cycles.

Learning to track ovulation through cycle length, cervical mucus changes and symptoms can make a real difference when trying to conceive 🌿

If you want support understanding your fertile window and optimising ovulation quality, comment HORMONES and I’ll send you my hormone friendly meal plan 💫

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08/12/2025

Most people think preconception care is a “women’s thing”… but the research says otherwise.

Your partner’s health has a direct impact on fertility, conception, pregnancy outcomes and even your postpartum recovery.

Here’s what every couple needs to know:

• Up to 40 percent of infertility struggles come from male factors
• Half of your baby’s DNA comes from him
• S***m quality shapes placental development and nutrient transfer
• Poor s***m quality is linked to early pregnancy loss
• S***m health influences preeclampsia, GDM and preterm birth risks
• It’s even connected to the severity of morning sickness
• He determines the s*x of the baby
• S***m regenerates every 74 days, so improvements can happen fast
• His nutrient status, inflammation, sleep, stress and toxin exposure directly affect s***m quality
• Stronger s***m → stronger embryo development from day one
• His preconception health ultimately supports your pregnancy and postpartum recovery

Preconception isn’t a solo project - it’s a team effort.

Tag your partner below and comment SWIMMERS for the link to an article on how he can start preparing today 🙋‍♂️

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05/12/2025

Preparing for pregnancy isn’t just about timing. It’s about building the nutrient reserves your hormones, egg quality and future pregnancy depend on.
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These are the fertility foods I come back to again and again with my clients because they strengthen your foundations long before you conceive.

Think: stable blood sugar, better ovulation, stronger nutrient stores, steadier moods and a smoother postpartum recovery.

If you want to support your hormones and understand exactly which nutrients matter before pregnancy, download my free Hormone-Friendly Meal Plan.

✨ Comment HORMONES and I’ll send it straight to your inbox ✨

01/12/2025

This one might sting a little… but it’s the truth every woman deserves to hear.
Your baby’s nutrient stores are built from yours, not from your prenatal. ✨

Your prenatal supports your baby - but it can’t rebuild your iron, B12, zinc, iodine, or your vitamin D.
That comes from your body’s own reserves… and those reserves take months (not weeks) to build.

This is why so many women enter pregnancy already depleted and spend the postpartum period wondering why they feel so exhausted, emotional, foggy, or “not themselves”.

It’s not your fault - you were never taught this.

But this also means you have so much power before conception to change your pregnancy, birth recovery, and postpartum experience. ✨

If you want a meal plan that will support your hormones and energy in your preconception - comment the word HORMONES below for a copy ✨

Do you have more questions?
Book in a FREE 15min chat via the link in my bio

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