Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What services do you offer?

I offer a range of fertility support packages, depending on the level of support you need and catering to all budgets. You can checkout my nurturing coaching packages here.


For those of you that want comprehensive help fast, with limited coaching, my Fertility Plan is for you. 


Aren't keen on commitment?  But confused about a blood test, supplements or have a few questions that you need answered - then book my EMPOWER HOUR, priced at just £97 it's the perfect way to move your fertility journey forward. 


I provide my patients with a full range of safe, proven natural options to uncover and address the root cause of sub-fertility including:

  • Fertility audits
  • Fertility Plans
  • Nutritional therapy
  • Naturopathic medicine
  • Hormonal investigations
  • Advanced fertility lab testing and interpretation including semen analysis
  • Environmental audit and solutions for improving fertility
  • Quality herbal medicine prescriptions
  • Practitioner strength fertility supplement prescriptions
  • Emotional release sessions (EFT)
  • Fertility education
  • Fertility, sex and relationship coaching
  • Timing sex for conception by understanding ovulation
  • Preconception planning
  • Lifestyle medicine
  • Stress reduction techniques
  • Natural and emotional support for IVF
  • You can find further information these services here

Can I buy my sessions as a package and save?

After your introductory coaching package or fertility plan, you can purchase additional 45 min sessions at a discounted rate.  Single sessions are £147 for 45 minutes and check-in 15 minute sessions are £47.

PACKAGES:

3 sessions, £396 (save £45)
6 sessions, £735 (pay for 5 get 1 free, save £147)
8 sessions, £882 (pay for 6 get 2 free, save £294)

Do you offer payment plans?

A credit agreement which needs to be signed can be set up alongside a payment plan for you. There is a generous discount for upfront payments.

What if I buy a fertility package and then get pregnant?

What a lovely problem to have! It is common for my patients to get pregnant and when this happens, you move on to my pregnancy and labour programme getting my support during those critical weeks when you baby is developing. Each trimester has its specific needs for mum and baby, I support you the entire way and then after birth, as my gift to you, you get a complimentary session to ensure your needs are being met as you adapt to your new life as a mother.

I am a single woman and I want to freeze my eggs or use donor sperm; can you help me?

I’d love to help you prepare for your body for egg collection or pregnancy, please get in touch.

Where can I read about you and your approach in independent media?

You can learn more about me from this in depth editorial in the Green Parent Magazine.

Do you work with same-sex couples?

Yes, I believe love is love and every human has the right to have a healthy baby.

What are your success rates?

My success rates speak for themselves, often getting results when all other avenues like IVF have failed, or after pregnancy loss.  Since specialising my practice in fertility in 2014, I am proud to have helped hundreds of couples become parents. 


Unlike IVF clinics where the outcome is known within two weeks of the procedure, natural fertility clinics cannot obtain this data as the process isn't as fast, nor are they able to be verified by an external authority.  


If anyone suggests a "too good to be true" success rate, I urge you to check their sources and research methodologies.


The largest external study for success rates using natural fertility was done by The University of Surrey and Professor Neil Ward on the results of Foresight programme.  


These study results are impressive, however I do think it is important to bring to your attention that they were done retrospectively, and the births were within two years of both partners completing the full Foresight programme.  


You can learn more about Foresight here.


Foresight – The Association for Natural Fertility and Preconception Care

Renowned and respected throughout the world for their pioneering work in natural fertility and with impressive results which boasts an 89% success rate, Foresight was established in 1978 and has demonstrated the effectiveness of preconception health care in helping both infertile and fertile couples have babies. I am trained in the Foresight process, however I now use more advanced scientific methods alongside. 

Surrey University Study:

89% success rate and 86% for previously infertile couples

Dr Professor Neil Ward, Surrey University conducted the most widely quoted study.

In his letter to the Editors of The Journal of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine he wrote:

“Written and telephone follow-ups carried out in 1993 revealed that 367 (89%) of women had become pregnant and 327 children had been born since enrolment. There were no multiple pregnancies. In remarkable contrast to the couples' previous experience, all their babies (137 males and 190 females) were born healthy and were well developed at birth which occurred from 36 to 41 weeks (mean 38.5 weeks). Average birth weight was 3265g (2368 – 4145). None were malformed, and none were transferred to special baby care units. Among 204 couples with infertility problems, 175 (86%) had achieved healthy pregnancies.

What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy is a complementary health care system used extensively throughout the world, which focuses on using natural remedies such as dietary and lifestyle advice, nutritional supplements and herbal medicines to support the body’s ability to heal and maintain itself.

It looks at the body as a whole and examines a wide range of causes for ill-health. Every patient is treated and respected as an individual and receives a health-care plan specific to them. The Naturopath now stands amongst all therapies as the most widely trained and skilled practitioner of natural medicine.

The role of the Naturopath is to recognise and remove barriers to the healing process. So, a Naturopath will:

  • Treat the underlying cause of illness – not just symptoms
  • Treat the whole patient
  • Educate patients about their illness and how to care for themselves
  • Develop strategies to maintain good health

Kat Boyd is one of the registered naturopaths in London who is educated to a high standard, have a commitment to lifelong learning and is bound by a strict code of ethics.

I’m struggling and need help but cannot afford your services, is there anything you suggest?

Fertility Network UK provides free information and understanding for anyone affected by fertility issues.

Note you can book an Empower Hour with me for just £97 where I can help answer any questions you have about your fertility to help you get unstuck, or to understand your options. 

I’m not trying for a baby, can you help me with my women’s health issue?

At Birds & Bees, I am passionate about women’s health at all stages of the lifecycle. The female body is a delicately balanced organism, with several different stages of maturity and the ability to create new life. With the crazy lives many of us lead, it’s not surprising that our bodies sometimes fall out of their natural balance.

My goal is two-fold – to help you regain that balance your body so desperately needs to function properly, and to help you get to know your body and understand its needs. Far too many women live day to day with debilitating health conditions because they don’t even realise they are not supposed to feel so run down and exhausted.

I aim to discover the root cause of your symptoms and support natural healing with diet, specific supplements and herbal medicines that are prescribed for your unique situation. I routinely see patients with a variety of women’s health conditions including:

Glandular imbalances

  • Adrenal issue
  • Thyroid issues

Hormonal mood disorders & PMS

  • Irregular menstrual cycles
  • Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)
  • Menstrual pain
  • Amenorrhea (absent periods)

Ovarian and uterine issues

  • Ovarian cysts
  • Polycystic ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Endometriosis
  • Uterine fibroids

Vaginal infections

  • Bacterial vaginitis (BV)
  • Recurrent yeast infections (thrush)

Menopausal concerns

  • Osteoporosis and preventative measures
  • Cystitis
  • Symptoms of peri-menopause

I believe in a whole-body approach. Treating a symptom alone doesn’t make you better; finding the cause of the symptom and treating that makes you better. Many doctors will give you medicine to treat the symptoms of a bladder infection but won’t try to find out why you keep getting them. Wouldn’t it be better if you could discover and treat the source?

My women’s health services include natural fertility and conception guidance and fertility awareness for women who wish to prevent pregnancy without any side effects. Being a woman means having control over your body and living in harmony with your hormonal changes.

My women’s health programme

The first visit for this programme will last for 60 minutes. It includes a full health assessment in order to determine what your unique issues are. If needed, we use highly skilled, advanced laboratory testing to determine the exact imbalances involved in your case so we can target treatment to get the best results for you (details will discussed with you at your appointment).

A treatment plan will be designed for you which will evolve over time, aimed at removing the causes of your health concerns and restoring balance. We also focus on preventative medicine, seeking to protect your improved health status and optimise your future health.

Initial women’s health consultations, including a written treatment plan are £297 and you can book here.