8: Egg Quality, IVF & Food Freedom with Nutritionist Monique Cormack

Sep 2, 2025

Monique Cormack, a fertility and pregnancy nutritionist and co-founder of Ova Gold, shares her inspiring journey from a high-pressure law career through IVF to natural conception. She emphasizes the importance of balanced nutrition and debunks common fertility food myths. Monique explains how egg quality is influenced by a 90-day window and key nutrients like antioxidants and omega-3s. Additionally, she discusses male fertility nutrition and stresses the importance of avoiding fad diets while promoting practical, evidence-based strategies for preconception health.

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ANECDOTE

Career Pivot Fueled By Personal Fertility Journey

Monique moved from a high-pressure law career to nutrition after personal struggles with disordered eating and infertility.
Her IVF journey and eventual natural conception shaped her focus on fertility nutrition.

INSIGHT

Food Changes Should Boost Overall Health

Food and dietary patterns significantly affect reproductive health and egg/sperm development.
Preconception nutrition should improve overall health, not harm mental well-being.

ADVICE

Avoid Extreme Food Exclusions

Avoid adopting extreme food exclusions during preconception that reduce nutrient intake.
Prioritize nutrient-dense foods and enough calories rather than removing many food groups.

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Egg Quality, IVF & Food Freedom with Nutritionist Monique Cormack

Alright beauty, let’s talk about food, fertility, and all the mixed messages out there. Do you really need to cut a million things out of your diet? Or is there a more balanced way to nourish your hormones and prep your body for a baby?

Today I’m joined by Monique Cormack, fertility and pregnancy nutritionist, IVF mama, and co-founder of Ova Gold by ARXI. Mon’s story is huge: from a high-pressure law career, through infertility, IVF and premature births, to later conceiving naturally. Now she helps women take the stress out of eating well for fertility with evidence-based, realistic strategies that actually feel doable.

Inside this chat:
✨ Mon’s journey from IVF heartbreak to natural conception (and what shifted for her health)
✨ How to cut through the fertility “food rules” online and focus on what really matters
✨ Egg quality 101: why the 90-day window is key and which nutrients your eggs are hungry for
✨ Sperm health tips for the penis-partners (yep, we went there)
✨ Supplements: what’s truly essential and what’s just expensive pee
✨ The often-ignored nutrient that matters big-time if you’ve been pregnant or breastfeeding
✨ Why Mon co-created Ova Gold to support preconception health without overwhelming your supplement shelf

This convo is the perfect mix of nerdy science and everyday girlfriend talk, with plenty of laughs about digit packages, Game of Thrones-style meltdowns, and why chicken thighs for breakfast are not your fertility miracle.

🔗 Links & Resources

Monique Cormack

ARXI / Ova Gold

Website → fromarxi.com - Use code WILDE10 at checkout to get $10 off
Instagram → @from.arxi

✨ Free resources + connect with me:
🌿 My Ultimate Preconception Checklist:
👉 https://abiwilde.myflodesk.com/preconception-checklist

🤖 10 AI Tools to Support Your Hormones, Cycle & Sanity:
👉 https://abiwilde.myflodesk.com/ftgqt3aylm

📲 Instagram: @abi.wilde

If you’re craving extra support, my Link in Bio is packed with goodies like my free Ultimate Preconception Checklist and 10 AI Tools to Support Your Hormones, Cycle & Sanity. You can even snag a free 30-minute call with me if you want to talk through your fertility journey and what’s next.

And if you want more, come hang out with me on the ‘Gram @abi.wilde — it’s where I share lots of free tips, tools, and fertility vibes to achieve whole-body healing.

Until next time, mama x