How to Get Pregnant with PCOS Naturally: 13 Expert Tips from a PCOS Fertility Nutritionist
“If you want to fall pregnant, you just need to lose weight.”
If you’ve ever heard that from a doctor or other health practitioner, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken.
The truth? PCOS doesn’t respond to one-size fits-all fertility advice. And while it can make conception harder, it doesn’t make it impossible. You absolutely can get pregnant with PCOS naturally—without restrictive diets, intense exercise, or expensive fertility treatments.
Over the last few years, I’ve supported dozens of women with PCOS to regulate their cycles, restore ovulation, and conceive naturally. Many of them came to me after months (or years) of feeling dismissed and let down by the system.
If that’s you, keep reading. These 13 tips are exactly what I share inside my 12-week PCOS to Pregnant Protocol—and they’ve helped women just like you finally fall pregnant with a happy, healthy baby.
Why Getting Pregnant with PCOS Feels So Hard
PCOS affects how your body uses insulin, how your ovaries function, and how your hormones communicate with each other.
This often leads to:
Irregular (or missing) ovulation
Long, unpredictable cycles
Hormonal imbalances that make conception more difficult
But here’s the good news: when you support your body with the right tools, your hormones can recalibrate—and ovulation can return. Getting pregnant with PCOS isn’t just possible. It’s happening every single day.
Let’s talk about how.
13 Tips to Improve Fertility Naturally with PCOS
1. Balance Blood Sugar at Every Meal
Insulin resistance is the biggest driver of hormonal imbalance in PCOS. When you keep your blood sugar levels stable, your insulin levels can also drop and as a result, ovulation can return.
Try this: Pair every carb with protein, fat, or fibre. Think: sweet potato + chicken + avocado, or oats + chia seeds + peanut butter.
2. Prioritise Protein
Protein keeps you fuller for longer, supports blood sugar, and provides the building blocks for hormones and healthy egg development.
Aim for: 20–30g of protein at each meal. Eggs, salmon, tofu, chicken, or Greek yoghurt are all great options.
3. Don’t Fear Healthy Fats
Fat is essential for hormone production. If you’re skipping it to cut calories, you’re doing your fertility a disservice.
Include daily: Avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, and oily fish like salmon.
4. Time Your Carbs (Don’t Ditch Them)
Carbs aren’t the enemy. In fact, your body needs them—especially when trying to conceive. The key is how and when you eat them.
Try: Eating carbs later in the day (when insulin sensitivity improves) or after movement.
5. Learn to Chart Your Cycle
Ovulation prediction kits don’t always work for PCOS. Instead, learn the symptothermal method to track fertile signs like cervical mucus and basal body temperature.
Inside my protocol, I teach this step-by-step—so you know exactly when your body is ovulating, even with irregular cycles.
6. Prioritise Fibre (Your Hormones Love It)
Fibre helps balance blood sugar, supports digestion, and plays a key role in clearing excess estrogen and other hormones from the body.
Try to get: At least 25–30g of fibre per day from real food. Think: linseeds, lentils, oats, leafy greens, berries, and chia seeds.
7. Support Your Gut Health
A healthy gut = better hormone balance, improved nutrient absorption, and reduced inflammation—all essential for fertility.
Add in: Fermented foods, prebiotic fibres (like garlic, leeks, and onions), and a wide variety of colourful plants.
8. Move in a Way That Calms, Not Drains
Overexercising or under fuelling can suppress ovulation and worsen insulin resistance. Choose exercise that enjoy and makes you feel good. Exercise is not punishment.
Best options: Walking, Pilates, strength training, and yoga.
9. Reduce Stress (Without Meditating for an Hour)
When stress is high, your body doesn’t feel safe to conceive. But managing it doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming.
Try: A 5-minute walk outside, deep breathing before meals, or turning off your phone after 8pm.
10. Prioritise Sleep Like It’s Fertility Fuel
Sleep is when hormone repair happens. If you’re running on fumes, your fertility is likely taking a hit.
Aim for: 7–9 hours of sleep per night, ideally in a cool, dark room with minimal tech distractions.
11. Choose the Right Supplements for You
Not everyone needs the same supplements—but most women with PCOS benefit from a few key ones:
✔️ Inositol
✔️ Omega-3s
✔️ Vitamin D
✔️ Magnesium
Inside my program, we run comprehensive testing so you’re only taking what your body truly needs.
12. Eat Enough (Yes, Really)
Under eating is a silent fertility blocker. Your body needs consistent fuel to feel safe enough to ovulate.
Red flags: Constant fatigue, cold hands/feet, intense cravings, or irregular periods.
13. Get Personalised Support
If you’ve been trying to figure this all out on your own and still feel stuck—you're not doing anything wrong. PCOS just needs a different approach. One that’s personalised, strategic, and sustainable.
That’s exactly what we do inside the PCOS to Pregnant Protocol.
Over 12 weeks, we walk through:
Personalised nutrition
Blood testing
Cycle tracking
1:1 support
Lifestyle changes that actually fit your life
You don’t need to do this alone. And you don’t have to settle for trial and error.
Final Thoughts: You Can Get Pregnant with PCOS
Getting pregnant with PCOS might not be as straightforward as it is for others—but it’s absolutely possible.
You don’t need another extreme diet or a new supplement to feel like you’re doing something.
You need a plan that works with your body—not against it.
If you’re ready for clear answers, practical steps, and expert support:
👉 Click here to learn more about the PCOS to Pregnant Protocol
👉 Or book a free PCOS Clarity Call and let’s talk through your next steps.
You deserve answers. And you’re closer than you think.