Prepare your body for pregnancy, with 30+ years of maternity care experience behind you.
The Nelson Threshold supports anyone planning to conceive in the next year, currently pregnant, or recovering postpartum — optimising your health, stabilising your weight, and working through metabolic concerns like PCOS, gestational diabetes (GDM), and metabolic syndrome, before, during, and after pregnancy.
About your coach
Hi, I'm Alison — registered midwife and health coach.
For over 30 years I've supported women and families through pregnancy and birth as a registered midwife. Along the way, I kept seeing the same thing: the months before pregnancy, and the months after birth, matter just as much as the pregnancy itself — yet they get the least support.
The Nelson Threshold was born from that gap. I now work with people who are planning to conceive, currently pregnant, or recovering postpartum, helping them optimise their health, stabilise their weight, and address metabolic concerns such as PCOS, gestational diabetes (GDM), and metabolic syndrome — so they feel prepared at every stage, not anxious.
What drives me is epigenetics: the health choices made before conception, and the metabolic health carried through pregnancy and beyond, don't just shape one pregnancy — they can influence the wellbeing of your child and even your grandchildren. Preparing and recovering well is one of the most powerful things you can do for the next two generations.
Passionate about preconception health & epigenetics
PCOS & fertility support
Metabolic Reset endorsed coach
Is this you?
Coaching for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum metabolic health.
You don't need to have a diagnosis to be my client — you just need to be planning for a baby, currently pregnant, or navigating your metabolic health after birth.
Planning to conceive within the next year
You want to feel prepared, not caught off guard — with a clear plan for your health before you start trying.
Working on pre-pregnancy weight goals
You or your partner want support losing or stabilising weight in a sustainable way, ahead of pregnancy, without crash diets.
Managing PCOS or other fertility concerns
You're navigating a diagnosis like PCOS and want practical, midwife-informed guidance alongside your medical care.
Currently pregnant with GDM, or metabolic syndrome
You've been told you have gestational diabetes or metabolic syndrome and want steady, practical support alongside your midwife or obstetric team.
Recovering your metabolic health postpartum
You had GDM or metabolic syndrome during pregnancy and want a clear plan to recover your health after birth, for you and your future.
Wanting a knowledgeable, steady guide
You'd rather work with someone who has spent decades in maternity care than piece advice together yourself.
How I can help
Coaching across preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum.
Every plan is personalised, but sessions generally draw on these areas.
Preconception health optimisation
Nutrition, lifestyle, and habit changes that give your body the best possible foundation before pregnancy.
Pre-pregnancy weight support
Sustainable, midwife-informed support for weight loss and stabilisation ahead of trying to conceive — for you, your partner, or both.
Fertility & PCOS guidance
Practical coaching around PCOS and other fertility concerns, working alongside your existing medical care.
GDM & metabolic syndrome support
Steady coaching through a gestational diabetes or metabolic syndrome diagnosis, in pregnancy and beyond, alongside your medical team.
Postpartum metabolic recovery
A clear plan to rebuild your metabolic health after birth, especially if you experienced GDM or metabolic syndrome in pregnancy.
How it works
Simple to start, personal from the first session.
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Book your consultation
Use the booking link below to find a time that works — spots are limited, so early booking is recommended.
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We talk through your health and goals
A conversation about where you are now — before, during, or after pregnancy — and what's getting in the way.
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You get a personalised coaching plan
Practical, realistic steps grounded in over 30 years of midwifery experience — not generic advice.
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Ongoing support as you prepare or recover
Regular check-ins to adjust the plan as your health changes, whatever stage you're at.
In her own words
I love this work. Every person I sit down with is at the start of something enormous — and getting to help them feel ready for it, rather than anxious, is why I do this.
— Alison, founder of The Nelson Threshold
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who is this coaching for?
Anyone planning to become pregnant, currently pregnant, or recovering postpartum — whether you're just starting to think about it, managing a fertility concern such as PCOS, or navigating gestational diabetes (GDM) or metabolic syndrome.
Do I need a diagnosis like PCOS or GDM to work with you?
No. Many clients simply want to optimise their health before conceiving. If you or your partner have a diagnosis such as PCOS, low sperm motility, GDM, or metabolic syndrome, I can tailor coaching around it alongside your medical care.
Are you able to give medical advice?
I bring over 30 years of midwifery experience to our sessions, but coaching is not a substitute for medical care. In the coaching space I do not order tests, prescribe, or diagnose. I'll always encourage you to stay connected with your GP, midwife, obstetrician, or fertility specialist for diagnosis and treatment.
Why are appointments limited?
I work on-call as a registered midwife alongside this coaching practice, so I intentionally keep client numbers small to give each person proper time and attention. Booking ahead is the best way to secure a slot.
How do I book?
Use the "Book a consultation" button below, which takes you to my online scheduler. If a time isn't available, you can also email me and I'll follow up as soon as I'm able.
Ready to take the next step?
Book a consultation to talk through your health, your timeline, and how coaching can help — wherever you are on the journey.
Book via CarepatronPrefer email? Reach me at alison@thenelsonthreshold.com
Thank you for taking the time to get to know The Nelson Threshold — I look forward to meeting you.