Nutrition and Support for Every Season
From Fertility to Menopause, and Everything Between. Evidenced-based guidance for nourishment, resilience, and healing - wherever you are. It’s not just one moment - it’s a thread of transitions. We’re here to support you through each one.
The Nourished Way
At The Nourished Thread, our approach is grounded in compassion, clinical expertise, and whole-person care.
Led by registered dietitian Sarah Brunton, this space was created to support women through every season of reproductive and hormonal health - from preconception and pregnancy to postpartum, loss, and menopause. With over a decade of experience in both clinical and public health nutrition, Sarah brings a balance of science and softness to each step of your journey.
We believe in:
Evidence-based care tailored to your unique body and stage of life
Gentle, realistic strategies that honor your lived experience
Inclusive, non-judgmental support - always
In today’s world of information overload, it’s easy to feel confused about nutrition. While there are many well-intentioned sources online, it’s important to know that anyone can call themselves a nutritionist - but only dietitians are legally regulated, university-trained healthcare professionals. Dietitians are the gold standard for evidence-based advice, especially important when it comes to women’s health and hormonal nutrition.
This site is packed with information - and while some messages repeat, that’s by design. It’s here to help you move through each stage with clarity and confidence. Take what’s helpful, when it feels right. There’s no need for perfection - nourishment is something you can come back to, again and again.
This is where your story is heard, and your hormones are understood - because your nutritional needs are as individual as you are.
Explore by Season:
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Understanding the Preconception Window: Why It Matters
Your Menstrual Cycle: Nutrition by Phase
Fertility Nutrition: What to Focus On
Supplement Guidance
Weight & Fertility
Lifestyle & Fertility
IVF & Assisted Conception
Your Partner’s Nutrition
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Nutrition Through Each Trimester
How to Manage Common Experiences e.g. Tiredness, Morning Sickness
Key Nutrients to Prioritise
Supplement Guidance
Food Hygiene & Storage
Understanding Weight Gain in Pregnancy
Preparing for the Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
Gestational Diabetes
Getting Ready for Labour & Breastfeeding
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Preparing for Postpartum
Supplement Guidance
Nourishing Meals & Pantry Prep
Feeding Setup
Rest & Recovery Essentials
Setting Expectations
Recovery Nutrition
Nutrition after a C-Section
Nourishment for Mental Health
Nutrition & Breastfeeding
Mental Health in the Postpartum Period
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Supporting Your Body Through Nutrition After Loss
Hormonal Changes After Loss
How Nutrition Can Help (And its Limits)
Nutrition Goals Post-Loss
Key Nutrients to Support Recovery
Appetite, Grief & Body Changes
Supplement Guidance
Healing Meals & Gentle Food Ideas
Emotional Wellbeing & Support
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What Happens During Perimenopause & Menopause?
Common Symptoms & What They Mean
Key Nutrition Focus Areas
Protein, Muscle, & Strength After 40
Bone Health
Cardiovascular Health in Menopause
Weight Changes
Sleep, Stress & Emotional Wellbeing
Supplements & Lifestyle Strategies for Long-Term Health
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Anaemia
Bone Health: Osteopenia & Osteoporosis
Type 2 Diabetes & Pre-Diabetes
Digestive Conditions: IBS & Diverticular Disease
Heart Health: Cholesterol & Blood Pressure
Low Body Weight & Malnutrition
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
Weight Management