Before The Bump
How to Live and Eat to Prepare for Pregnancy
9 in-depth modules · 51 videos · Science you can actually use
You might be here because…
You want to prepare properly -
but nobody's told you what that means.
Maybe you've ended up with 47 browser tabs and somehow more confused than when you started. Maybe your doctor said "just try" and it didn't feel like enough.
- You've heard "just relax" one too many times
- You're doing the "right" things but something still feels off
- You want to understand the why, not just a checklist
- You've been trying for a while and want to look at the whole picture
Fertility isn't just about sperm and egg. It's about creating the conditions where your body feels safe, nourished, and ready.
The gap nobody closes
You've probably already
tried something.
Cutting alcohol. Tracking your cycle. Maybe a period of clean eating that lasted three weeks. Some of it probably helped - but it felt like guesswork. Doing things in isolation, without understanding how they connect.
That's not on you. There's a gap in how we're educated about our own biology. This course closes it.
Why this is harder than it looks
It's not just about
what you eat.
Fertility is treated as a reproductive problem - not a whole-body one.
Sperm quality, egg health, implantation - all of it is shaped by your gut, your inflammation levels, your microbiome, your metabolic health. Your fertility is a reflection of your internal environment.
Nobody talks about the nervous system - which is running the whole show.
Chronic stress redirects resources away from reproduction and suppresses progesterone. And stress isn't just emotional - it includes poor sleep, blood sugar crashes, under-eating, and overexercising. Your body is always asking: am I safe enough to grow a life?
You're given rules without understanding - so nothing sticks.
Fertility advice is full of "don'ts." Without the why, they feel impossible to sustain. The women who make lasting changes are the ones who genuinely understand their bodies.
"Once you understand your body, you stop guessing. You start choosing."
What's inside
51 videos. 9 modules.
One complete picture.
This is exactly how I work with patients in clinic - nothing held back. Each module builds on the last, from the foundations of how your body works to a clear plan for the months ahead.
Behaviour Change & the Mind
Why habits stick, how your nervous system shapes health decisions, and how to change without perfectionism.
Digestion
How digestion shapes nutrient absorption, immunity, hormones — and the internal environment egg and sperm quality depend on.
The Gut Microbiome
Your 38 trillion microbial companions, why they're central to fertility, and how to feed them well.
The Vaginal & Seminal Microbiome
The microbiome that grows new life — what healthy looks like, what disrupts it, and what both partners can do.
Hormones & Rhythms
Cortisol, melatonin, blood sugar, sleep — and the daily signals your body needs to prioritise reproduction.
Nutrition
How to build a fertility-friendly plate — proteins, fats, carbs, fibre, dairy, gluten — with nuance, not rules.
Lifestyle & Environment
Movement, the top 6 everyday toxin exposures, alcohol, caffeine, cookware, and the air in your home.
Sex Hormones & the Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle as you've never understood it before.
Your guide
Hi, I'm DR TALA.
I trained as a doctor across England before moving into functional medicine - the approach that finally aligned with how I see health and healing.
I created this course because it's what I wish I'd had when I was trying for a baby myself. It's the same foundation I build every patient consultation on - now available to you.
Background
- Medical Doctor, trained and practised across England
- Functional medicine practitioner
- Trained in genomics and nutrigenomics
- Trauma-informed approach to behaviour change
- Specialist interest in preconception and the microbiome
- Personal experience of the preconception journey
Is this right for you?
This course is for you if…
This is for you
Probably not the right fit
What students say
From women who've
been through it.
So much finally clicked. I keep coming back to the modules on digestion and the microbiome.
This connected dots nobody else had connected for me. I had no idea my gut health was affecting my cycle.
Dr Tala never made me feel like I'd been doing it wrong. She gave me the information and let me choose.
The investment
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Lifetime access to all 51 videos, course workbook, and future updates.
Full course access
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Questions
Things people
often ask.
Is this suitable if I've been trying for a while?
Is this relevant for my partner?
I'm not great at sticking to health programmes.
How long does it take?
The best time to prepare
your body is right now.
The eggs you'll ovulate in 4 months are developing today. What happens in your body right now is already the beginning.
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