
Danya Falkson
Registered dietitianDanya Falkson, Johannesburg Fertility Dietitian
I’m a Registered Dietitian in Johannesburg, here to help you on your fertility journey with personalised nutrition advice. I understand the unique challenges associated with trying to conceive and an here to guide you with empathy and expertise.
Read moreOptimising Fertility & Your Baby’s First 1000 Days with Nutrition
Vital nutrients for fertility are overlooked when trying to diet, cut down or get in shape. My passion is to work with you and guide you in learning what your body needs with targeted, practical strategies to improve your chances of conception.
The first 1 000 days of a child’s life begins from conception until their second birthday, or 24 months old. This is when the baby grows significantly — their brain, body and defence system grow stronger.
Optimising Nutrition for Fertility helps to improve egg quality, enhance sperm health and prevent miscarriage. Fertility Nutrition supports your future baby’s health from the very start.


Services Offered
Personalised Dietary AdjustmentsA tailored approach to accommodate various dietary restrictions and preferences.
Hormonal Imbalances Affecting Fertility Personalised guidance to help you navigate conditions that reduce fertility rates, such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis or thyroid imbalances.
Chronic Diseases Affecting Fertility Good nutrition is crucial in boosting fertility, especially when you have a chronic health condition.
Recurrent Miscarriages Ready to move forward on your fertility journey after experiencing a loss? If you’re seeking a nurturing and empathetic space to take that next step, I’m here for you.
Preconception Nutrition for Optimal Fertility Success
Recent findings have shown that up to 6 months before conception, both the mother’s and father’s health impacts fertility, pregnancy, and a child’s future health. This window to optimise your future baby’s health actually starts now.
When trying to start a family, seeking out specialist advice, medicine, and alternative therapies can often be the thing that works for you.
The journey to parenthood can feel unnatural and clinical when struggling with infertility. Seeking out specialist advice, medicine, and alternative therapies can often be the thing that works for you.
Nutrition Therapy for fertility can be highly effective in complementing fertility treatments and is an evidence-based, holistic and less invasive way to optimise one’s natural fertility.
I’m here to help you understand what’s happening to your body. Good nutrition can be the key to boosting fertility treatments or managing PCOS and endometriosis. Optimising nutrition has even been shown to enhance male fertility parameters. I will help you enhance your reproductive health, highlighting nutrients and food sources essential to fertility. We will also address lifestyle factors that may be getting in the way. Valuable things in life are seldom as simple as “Eat your veggies and you’ll get pregnant”.
My approach is symbiotic — we work with the body, focus on nutrients proven to enhance natural fertility (as well as treatments you are undergoing), and investigate underlying issues affecting your fertility. My advice is tailored to your dietary and nutrient needs, with the goal of bringing new life into the world.