Living in Berlin as an expat often means starting from scratch: a new healthcare system, a new language, new eating habits. When the desire for a pregnancy arrives, it’s normal to feel disoriented. The good news is that the first step requires neither perfect German nor complicated tests: it starts with what you put on your plate every day.
Nutrition affects the quality of ovulation, hormonal balance, and the body’s ability to sustain a pregnancy. Starting at least three months in advance is ideal, because eggs mature over roughly 90 days: what you eat today affects their quality tomorrow.
Where to begin in practice? Three simple moves: stabilize your meals (three complete meals a day, without skipping any), increase vegetables, legumes, fish, and whole grains, and reduce alcohol and ultra-processed foods. In parallel, it’s worth scheduling a check-up with your doctor for routine blood tests.
There’s no need to overhaul everything in a week: what you need is a clear, steady direction. A nutritionist who knows both the Italian and the Berlin context can help you translate all of this into your daily life – German supermarket included.
