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CLINICAL LAB: FERTILITY BIOCHEMISTRY

What do specialist fertility dietitians look for in blood results?

Your client’s blood results might fall within the laboratory reference ranges. But does that mean there’s nothing more to consider?

Discover what the evidence tells us about fertility-related biochemical targets, WHY they matter and HOW to apply this knowledge to real clinical cases.

Join fertility dietitian Melanie McGrice for three hours of practical, evidence-based clinical training to help you provide more specialised fertility nutrition care with greater confidence.

YES! SAVE MY SEAT — US$147

Exclusively for registered dietitians.

Your client hands you her latest blood results…

And you start scanning the numbers.

Ferritin. Vitamin D. B12. Folate. HbA1c.

Some results are flagged. Others fall neatly within the laboratory reference ranges.

But you’re wondering…

  • Is her ferritin adequate for someone preparing for pregnancy?
  • What does her vitamin D result actually tell us?
  • Should you be concerned about her B12 or folate status?
  • Are there metabolic concerns worth investigating before conception?
  • And most importantly, what should you actually recommend?

Perhaps you’ve found yourself looking up reference ranges after a consultation, searching for research papers or wondering whether you’ve missed something important.

Or maybe you’re already seeing fertility clients, but you’d love a more systematic approach to interpreting their results.

Because there’s a big difference between knowing what a blood test measures and knowing what to do with the result.

And when you’re helping someone prepare for pregnancy, you want your recommendations to be grounded in the best available evidence.

Here’s something every dietitian working in fertility nutrition needs to understand…

A result within the reference range doesn’t always tell you the whole story.

It’s easy to assume that if a blood result is reported as normal, there’s nothing further to consider.

But laboratory reference ranges aren’t necessarily the same as clinical decision thresholds or proposed fertility-related targets.

Laboratory reference ranges
Describe values observed in a reference population.
Clinical decision thresholds
Help guide a specific clinical decision.
Proposed fertility-related targets
Require consideration of the evidence and its limitations.

And even when a result falls outside the reference range, that doesn’t automatically tell you which nutrition intervention is appropriate.

You need to understand:

  • What the biochemical marker actually measures.
  • What the evidence tells us about its relevance to fertility.
  • Which fertility-related targets are supported by evidence, and which remain uncertain.
  • WHY particular thresholds may matter in preconception care.
  • How the result fits with your client’s dietary intake, medical history and fertility journey.
  • Whether further assessment, nutrition intervention or medical referral is warranted.

Because great fertility nutrition care isn’t about chasing perfect numbers.

It’s about understanding the evidence, recognising what matters and making informed clinical decisions.

And that’s exactly what we’re going to practise together.

INTRODUCING

Clinical Lab: Fertility Biochemistry

Three hours. Specialist insights. Practical clinical application.

Clinical Lab is an interactive, evidence-based workshop designed specifically for dietitians who want to strengthen their knowledge of nutritional biochemistry in fertility care.

Join fertility dietitian Melanie McGrice as she takes you through the biochemical markers commonly encountered in fertility consultations, explains the evidence behind relevant targets and shows you how to apply this knowledge in practice.

Rather than simply learning another list of reference ranges, you’ll discover:

  • What specialist fertility dietitians consider when reviewing nutritional blood results.
  • Why certain biochemical thresholds may be relevant when preparing for conception.
  • What the research does — and doesn’t — tell us about fertility-related targets.
  • How to interpret results alongside the client’s broader clinical picture.
  • How to turn your findings into practical, individualised nutrition recommendations.

And you’ll have the opportunity to put your knowledge to the test through multiple realistic clinical case studies.

You’ll leave with more than information. You’ll leave with practical resources and a clearer approach to clinical decision-making.

SAVE MY SEAT — US$147

Attend live on Friday 4 December or watch on demand for seven days following the workshop.

What will you learn inside Clinical Lab?

PART 1 — BEYOND THE REFERENCE RANGE

What do specialist fertility dietitians look for — and WHY?

We’ll work through the Fertility Biochemistry Clinical Reference Guide, exploring the nutritional markers commonly encountered in fertility care.

Together, we’ll examine:

Vitamin D, B12 and folate

What these markers tell us about nutritional status, their relevance to fertility and the evidence behind proposed targets.

Iron status and zinc

How to interpret these markers in preconception care, understand the limitations of laboratory results and recognise when further assessment may be needed.

Homocysteine and metabolic markers

Understanding the clinical significance of homocysteine, fasting glucose and HbA1c, including relevant metabolic considerations.

Thyroid-related considerations

The relevance of thyroid function to preconception care and when findings warrant further medical assessment.

Along the way, we’ll explore why laboratory reference ranges, clinical decision thresholds and proposed fertility-related targets aren’t always the same thing.

You’ll develop a clearer understanding of which results matter, WHY they matter and how to interpret them using the best available evidence.

PART 2 — FROM RESULTS TO RECOMMENDATIONS

Because knowing the numbers is only the beginning.

This is where we bring everything together.

Using multiple realistic fertility case studies, you’ll practise interpreting biochemical findings alongside dietary intake, medical history and fertility goals.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Identify biochemical findings that may be relevant to fertility nutrition care.
  • Recognise when a result warrants further investigation.
  • Understand what additional information you need before making recommendations.
  • Prioritise appropriate nutrition interventions.
  • Consider when supplementation or medical referral may be indicated.
  • Explain your clinical reasoning with greater confidence.

We’ll work through contrasting clinical scenarios so you can see how the same biochemical result may require different decisions depending on the individual client.

You’ll also see how an experienced fertility dietitian approaches the findings, weighs up the evidence and determines appropriate next steps.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have practised translating biochemical results into more informed, individualised fertility nutrition care.

Two practical resources you’ll want beside you in your consultations.

Because learning the evidence is one thing.

Knowing how to use it when you’re sitting opposite a client is another.

1. Fertility Biochemistry Clinical Reference Guide

A practical reference for interpreting nutritional biochemistry in fertility care.

This evidence-informed guide brings together commonly encountered nutritional biochemical markers, relevant interpretation considerations and the evidence behind fertility-related targets.

Use it to revisit key concepts, understand the rationale behind particular thresholds and support your clinical reasoning when reviewing blood results.

2. Fertility Biochemistry Case-Study Workbook

Put your knowledge into practice.

Work through realistic fertility cases, identify relevant findings and practise determining appropriate nutrition priorities.

You’ll use the workbook during the live workshop or as you watch on demand, with opportunities to reflect on your approach and compare your clinical reasoning with Melanie’s.

And the best part?

You’ll learn how to use these resources during Clinical Lab, rather than receiving another collection of PDFs that sit unopened on your computer!

Bring more confidence to your fertility consultations

When a client brings in her blood results, she wants to understand what the findings mean for her fertility care. Knowing the evidence behind biochemical targets helps you decide which findings matter for her and how they fit into an individualised nutrition plan.

That understanding helps you ask more informed questions, explain your recommendations clearly and recognise when further investigation is warranted. It also gives you a clearer way to communicate your reasoning to the other healthcare professionals involved in her care.

When clients and referrers can see how you reached your recommendations, it helps build trust in your expertise and shows where a fertility dietitian can add value.

Imagine opening your next fertility client’s blood results…

And instead of simply checking whether each number falls within the laboratory reference range, you know what else to consider.

You understand which biochemical findings may be relevant to fertility.

You know the evidence behind proposed targets — and where that evidence has limitations.

You recognise when additional assessment is needed.

And you’re better equipped to translate relevant findings into individualised, evidence-based recommendations.

Not because you’ve memorised every reference range.

But because you’re developing the clinical reasoning skills that underpin specialised fertility nutrition care.

That’s the difference we want Clinical Lab to make.

Melanie McGrice

Meet Melanie McGrice

Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian | Fertility Dietitian | Founder of Early Life Nutrition Alliance

Melanie McGrice has more than 20 years of experience in dietetics and has dedicated much of her career to helping women optimise their nutrition before and during pregnancy.

She’s the founder of Early Life Nutrition Alliance, an international education and mentoring organisation helping dietitians develop specialist knowledge and skills throughout the first 1000 days.

Melanie has trained and mentored thousands of dietitians around the world and continues to work with clients in clinical practice.

Her teaching brings together current research, real-world clinical experience and practical tools to help dietitians translate evidence into meaningful nutrition care.

Because knowing the research is important. But knowing how to apply it is what makes the difference.

Is Clinical Lab right for you?

This workshop is for you if…

  • You’re a registered dietitian who sees clients preparing for pregnancy or undergoing fertility treatment.
  • You’re interested in understanding what specialist fertility dietitians look for in nutritional blood results.
  • You’ve wondered whether laboratory reference ranges tell you everything you need to know.
  • You’d like to understand the evidence behind fertility-related biochemical targets.
  • You want to feel more confident interpreting results and translating findings into practical recommendations.
  • You’re looking for evidence-informed resources to support your clinical work.
  • You value practical case studies and learning from an experienced fertility dietitian.

Whether you’re building your knowledge or refining your existing clinical skills, Clinical Lab will help you take a more informed approach to fertility biochemistry.

Ready to take your fertility biochemistry knowledge to the next level?

Here’s everything you’ll receive.

Clinical Lab: Fertility Biochemistry

Your registration includes:

Three-hour clinical workshop

Join Melanie McGrice live on Friday 4 December 2026, or watch on demand, for practical teaching focused on nutritional biochemistry in fertility care.

Fertility Biochemistry Clinical Reference Guide

An evidence-informed resource to help you understand relevant biochemical markers, interpretation considerations and the evidence behind fertility-related targets.

Fertility Biochemistry Case-Study Workbook

Practical exercises to help you translate your knowledge into clinical decision-making.

Multiple realistic clinical case studies

See how an experienced fertility dietitian approaches different biochemical findings and determines appropriate nutrition priorities.

Live Q&A

Attend live to ask questions and clarify your understanding directly with Melanie.

Seven days of on-demand access

Watch the workshop recording at your own pace, revisit the teaching and work through the case studies when it suits you.

FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER 2026

11 AM–2 PM AEDT | LIVE ONLINE

Or Watch On Demand for seven days

YOUR INVESTMENT: US$147

YES! I WANT TO JOIN CLINICAL LAB

Exclusively for registered dietitians.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be working with fertility clients already?

No. Clinical Lab is suitable for registered dietitians who want to strengthen their fertility nutrition knowledge, whether you’re beginning to explore this area or already working with fertility clients.

Will you cover reproductive hormones such as AMH, FSH and LH?

No. This Clinical Lab focuses on nutritional biochemistry and its application to fertility nutrition care. We’ll explore markers such as vitamin D, B12, folate, ferritin, zinc and relevant metabolic markers, rather than teaching reproductive hormone interpretation.

Will I learn the optimal blood test ranges for fertility clients?

We’ll explore the evidence behind relevant biochemical targets in preconception care, including where these may differ from standard laboratory reference ranges.

Importantly, we’ll also discuss where the evidence is limited or uncertain, so you can distinguish established clinical thresholds from proposed fertility-related targets.

Will I learn which blood tests to request?

We’ll discuss the relevance and limitations of nutritional biochemical markers and considerations for further assessment, within the dietitian’s professional scope of practice. Testing decisions and referral pathways may vary according to clinical circumstances and local regulations.

What if I can’t attend live?

No problem! You’ll have seven days of on-demand access following the live workshop, so you can watch the training at your own pace and work through the case studies when it suits you.

We encourage you to attend live where possible so you can participate in the interactive learning and Q&A.

Can I watch the workshop in shorter sessions?

Yes! You can pause, rewind and revisit the recording throughout the seven-day on-demand access period, making it easier to fit the training around your schedule.

Will I receive the clinical resources if I watch on demand?

Absolutely! Both the Fertility Biochemistry Clinical Reference Guide and Case-Study Workbook are included with your registration, whether you attend live or watch on demand.

Will I receive CPD or CPEU credits?

CPD/CPEU accreditation is currently pending. We’ll provide further details once the status is confirmed.

I’ve already completed Nutrition Therapy for Fertility. Will I benefit from attending?

Yes. Clinical Lab provides a focused opportunity to revisit nutritional biochemistry, reflect on current evidence and practise clinical reasoning through case-based learning.

Does Clinical Lab replace comprehensive fertility nutrition training?

No. Clinical Lab focuses on one important area of fertility nutrition practice: nutritional biochemistry. Comprehensive fertility nutrition care involves integrating many other aspects of assessment and intervention, including dietary intake, medical history, fertility diagnoses and treatment considerations.

What could greater confidence in fertility biochemistry mean for your next consultation?

Imagine understanding not just whether a client’s results fall within the laboratory reference range, but what those results may mean in the context of their fertility journey.

Knowing which findings warrant your attention.

Understanding the evidence behind relevant targets.

And feeling better equipped to translate that knowledge into practical nutrition care.

That’s what Clinical Lab: Fertility Biochemistry is designed to help you do.

Join Melanie McGrice for three hours of practical, evidence-based learning, supported by clinical resources and realistic case studies.

FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER 2026 | 11 AM–2 PM AEDT

Attend Live or Watch On Demand for seven days

US$147

SAVE MY SEAT — US$147