Real journeys

The women who walked this path.

Not snippets. Not soundbites. The full stories — because that's where the truth lives.

"Words hardly feel enough to express how grateful I am to Katharine for the incredible support she gave me throughout my IVF journey."

Before I found her, we had failed two IVF cycles. The second one almost destroyed me as they told me my fertility had fallen beyond hope due to unsuccessful egg retrieval. Immediately, Katharine explained why this had happened, that it wasn't my fault, and that it wasn't the end of my story.

IVF can be one of the most emotional, exhausting, and vulnerable experiences a person can go through, and having her by my side made a world of difference. Through her amazing treatments, she helped me reconnect with my body at a time when I felt overwhelmed and emotionally drained.

Her care went far beyond treatment. She created a safe, calming space where I felt nurtured, understood, and genuinely cared for. She helped me prepare my body for IVF in the most natural and loving way, supporting me to restore balance, release toxins, reduce stress, and truly nourish myself from the inside out.

Every session left me feeling lighter, calmer, and more hopeful. She reminded me that my body deserved kindness, patience, and care during such an important chapter of my life.

I will always be deeply thankful for her compassion, wisdom, and healing touch. She wasn't just part of my IVF preparation; she became an important part of my journey, helping me feel stronger, more grounded, and more supported than I can explain. She helped me heal.

If you are navigating fertility challenges or preparing for IVF, I cannot recommend her enough. She is truly one of a kind, and the impact she had on my life will stay with me forever.

I was blessed with twins.

Raj · Two failed IVF cycles · Blessed with twins

"I was ready for IVF, but Katharine helped me realise my body could still conceive naturally."

I am 43 and had experienced five miscarriages, including the devastating loss of a baby at six months. After trying for over two years, I felt exhausted and was ready to go down the IVF route.

From the very first conversation, Katharine's confidence and positivity gave me hope. She helped me understand that my body could still achieve something so natural — even at my age.

Our first session was incredibly insightful, and within just two months of following her programme, I fell pregnant. It feels like an absolute miracle. I am now eight weeks pregnant and continuing to work with Katharine throughout my pregnancy. This baby will mean everything to our family.

Maliha · 43 · Five miscarriages · Pregnant in 2 months

"In just one conversation, I felt hopeful again."

I reached out to Katharine on one of those bleak Sunday evenings, feeling completely exhausted and lost after a long and painful fertility journey.

My husband and I were grieving a recent loss and struggling to find a way forward. I sent a hopeful message, and Katharine replied immediately — we spoke that same evening. Within just twenty minutes, I felt calmer, more hopeful, and reassured that there was still a path we hadn't explored.

We chose to work with Katharine not just to improve our chances, but to find ourselves again as a couple — to heal, rebuild, and feel strong enough to face whatever came next.

We have now completed the 12-week program which has given us many tools, strategies and insights that will support us as we move forward, ever hopeful for our child. Katharine has a way of finding the root issues and guiding you to the solutions. I only wish I had found her years ago.

Lydia · Couple after pregnancy loss

"At 44, after a tragic loss — she helped me become a confident mama-to-be."

Katharine helped me move from a grief-stricken state after a tragic loss to a confident and well-informed mama-to-be, naturally. At my age, 44, that's quite the miraculous feat.

I'm forever grateful for all the deep inner work, functional practical tips and round-the-clock guidance that led to my ultimate outcome. The knowledge Katharine holds is a true gift.

Kristin · 44 · After tragic loss

"From two failed IVF rounds to a natural pregnancy — and then a second baby."

I was told I had just a 2% chance of having a baby, even with IVF. Getting that news was the worst day of my life. I followed advice and embarked on two very invasive and stressful rounds of IVF. Both unsuccessful, and one included losing a pregnancy early on. The whole process put a lot of stress on my relationship and on me. I was a mess.

I started working with Katharine when I was at my lowest and felt hopeless. Very quickly she turned that around. She showed me ways to cope with the stress and emotions surrounding trying to have a baby. She gave me advice in terms of tweaking things in my life — very small changes that I didn't miss, but which helped my body prepare for a baby.

I now have a healthy happy one-year-old daughter and another baby on the way — both conceived naturally. I would whole-heartedly recommend Katharine. If my story could spare one couple the difficult experience of IVF and replace it with the positive and ultimately much more successful experience of working with Katharine — I would be very happy.

Client · Two failed IVF cycles · Two natural pregnancies

"Eight eggs fertilised. The clinic was amazed. Now I have baby Bonny."

I was so unhappy and worried about my future, but working with Katharine just changed everything.

I felt okay about having to have IVF — my fallopian tubes were damaged — because she explained the positives. I completed her whole fertility plan and felt calm and ready for treatment. She focused on my PCOS and we worked on this using holistic approaches.

The clinic were amazed by my results as I got 8 eggs fertilised. I now have a baby girl called Bonny and she's perfect. I have seven more frozen for the future.

Laura · PCOS · IVF preparation · Baby Bonny

"Clinics were turning us away. She told us sperm could change. And it did."

We met Katharine at her stand at The Fertility Show in London. We were really struggling that day as the IVF clinics were all turning us away, saying they could not help with getting our own natural family started.

Katharine was so determined and committed to helping us. We took a leap of faith and trusted her. My sperm came right once I did everything she told me. She gave us strength as a couple to go for it and told us sperm could change.

We fell pregnant completely naturally once I changed. We are so blessed to have found her.

Couple · Turned away by clinics · Natural conception after male factor work

"46 years old, nine failed IUI cycles — and now my baby boy."

I was 46 years of age and had been through nine failed IUI cycles. Katharine has been such a wonderful support to me on my fertility journey.

I got pregnant naturally, and she even helped me find my perfect partner along the way. We now have our baby boy.

Client · 46 · Nine failed IUI cycles · Natural conception

"Critically low AMH. Failed IVF. Pregnant with Chloe in 12 weeks."

Critically low AMH and a failed IVF — Katharine told me to trust and follow her Fertility Plan.

In just 12 weeks, I fell pregnant with Chloe — and my AMH levels were normal.

Client · Low AMH · Failed IVF · Pregnant in 12 weeks

"No periods, no hope. A year later: pregnant with my son."

I joined Katharine with no periods and no hope. She never gave up on me.

A year later I fell pregnant with my son. I can't express my gratitude.

Client · Absent cycle · Natural pregnancy

"Caring, nurturing — and she truly wanted us to have a baby."

My husband and I signed up for the three-month programme with Mama Be in order to increase our chances of fertility naturally. Not only did we thoroughly enjoy our sessions with Katharine, we also learned valuable knowledge in terms of fertility, supplementation, nutrition and intimacy.

Katharine has a wide range of knowledge about fertility as a whole and freely shared it all with us throughout our programme. As a woman, I found her very caring and nurturing, and felt that she truly wanted us to have a baby. In all her sessions, there was a stamp of her heart on it.

Maggie Luuka · Couple programme

"As a male partner, I was hesitant. She put us at ease straight away."

I was hesitant about this route at first, but Kathy put us at ease straight away. Her reflexology and lifestyle coaching really helped ease our anxieties and took away the pressures of making "it" happen.

Implementing her skills and techniques on a daily basis, two months later — thank you.

Adam Galbraith · Male partner perspective

"Six years of trying — and now, I'm pregnant. I wish I had found her earlier."

I trusted and believed in her, and now after six years of trying I'm over the moon to be pregnant. I wish I had found her earlier.

Client · Six years of trying · Now pregnant

"My husband's sperm went from very poor to excellent. We have our son."

My husband's sperm was very poor. With Katharine's advice, we got excellent sperm results and we finally have our baby son.

Client · Severe male factor · Natural conception

"A genius miracle-worker — and we were halfway across the world."

Hi Katharine — just thought of writing this to you. When we were losing hope and didn't know what to look forward to, we are grateful to have found you online.

You are a genius miracle-worker — you have a natural skill of understanding and interpreting exactly what is required. During the course, thank you for leading us into rediscovering ourselves.

Gitika · Online client

"Twenty-five years of knowing Katharine — and her passion shines through every time."

Natural fertility specialist Katharine Gailard has a unique set of skills to support couples on their journeys to become parents.

I have known Katharine, professionally and personally, for 25 years and it is her genuine passion to help women fall pregnant that shines through at all times. Katharine delivers her bespoke Mama Be programmes with exceptional care and sensitivity, with a deep understanding of physical and emotional issues.

Joanne Robinson · 25-year colleague

"She opened my mind to new ideas — and we conceived our second child at 41."

Katharine takes a completely different approach to things and really opened my mind to new ideas, concepts and awareness of our bodies.

Through the entire process Katharine was so incredibly supportive, insightful, helpful and generous with her time. She was always available for messages or calls outside of hours and on a few occasions I really needed those, and it was massively appreciated.

Katharine helped me with a number of challenges I was facing, and I am overjoyed to say we conceived our second child at 41.

Client · Conceived second child at 41

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