A nine-week, science-backed preconception programme to understand your body, nourish your well-being and prepare for pregnancy with greater awareness, confidence and intention.
For women, men and couples — whether planning ahead, already trying to conceive or preparing alongside fertility treatment.
Ingrid & Adrien, founders
When we began preparing for parenthood, we initially thought it was about getting everything right. Eating better, understanding fertility, making healthier choices and trying to create the perfect conditions.
But something unexpected happened. Making dedicated time for our preconception journey actually made us feel less stressed about it, not more.
It became a fertile space in between — a time to slow down, reconnect with our bodies, reassess our habits and nurture our relationship. We created Storka to share that experience, alongside the science, expert knowledge and practical tools that helped us along the way.
“Because preparing for a new life can also be an opportunity to fall more deeply in love with the one you’re already living.”
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[ˈstɔrːka]verb
To turn the desire for a child into a conscious journey of care, connection, and preparation.
We made the word from stork—the bird traditionally associated with the arrival of a child—and added an a to turn it into a Swedish verb. To storka is the conscious act of preparing to welcome new life.
The months before conception are a chapter worth embracing.
A time to become curious about your biology, nurture your health, deepen your connection with yourself and, where relevant, prepare together as a couple.
Not because you can control every outcome, but because the way you prepare can enrich your life long before pregnancy begins.
“You cannot control every outcome. You can choose how you prepare.”
What happens before conception can influence far more than our chances of becoming pregnant. It’s a unique window to care for ourselves, our future pregnancy and the next generation.
Dr Annie Pettersson
PhD in Medicine · MSc in Molecular Biology. Our scientific advisor and guide to the biology of preconception in Module 3.
~74 days
Sperm development
~90–120
days later follicle growth
Long before conception, egg and sperm cells are developing. The months leading up to pregnancy offer both partners an opportunity to support their reproductive health.
The earliest stages of pregnancy are remarkable. Your health before conception matters for your baby’s early development, and thoughtful preparation can help address preventable risks before pregnancy even begins.
Emerging research into epigenetics reveals how parental health and environment may influence aspects of a child’s development. A fascinating reminder that our story begins long before birth.
Curious about the science? — Explore the research
Whether you’re planning ahead, actively trying or taking time to reconnect with your health.
You want to understand the biology of preconception, not simply follow another checklist.
You value nutrition, movement and sleep, but also emotional well-being, self-awareness, pleasure and connection.
Both partners matter, and you want a thoughtful approach that works individually or together.
You’re ready to take responsibility for what is within your influence, without trying to control the outcome.
You want to actively influence what science shows matters — supporting your fertility, pregnancy outcomes and the foundation for your future child’s health.
“Before planting a seed, we tend to the soil.Before welcoming new life, we learn to nurture our own.”
Both partners matter — emotionally, relationally and biologically.
Men are not bystanders whose only role is to support their female partner. Sperm contributes half of the genetic material at conception. Male health, lifestyle and environmental exposures matter for fertility, pregnancy outcomes and the health of a future baby — just as female health does.
Men and women are equally covered in every module. From biology and nutrition to stress, sleep, movement and environmental health, both partners have a clear, active place in preparation.
Inside the programme, you will explore:
Build shared understanding, communicate about your expectations and prepare for parenthood together. The programme can also be followed individually.
The programme
Eight field-specific experts bring thoughtful science and practical guidance to every step of your preconception journey.
More than 100 focused lessons — most between three and seven minutes — designed to make complex subjects easier to understand and revisit. No previous knowledge required.
Downloadable resources, written lesson summaries and supporting sources help you explore key ideas at your own pace.
Guided practices, meditations and individual or couple exercises help you bring what you learn into everyday life.
There is no shortage of information about fertility and wellness. What’s often missing is a thoughtful way to bring it all together. Rather than navigating countless disconnected articles, you explore the dimensions of preconception through one carefully designed journey.
Introduction and Preconception Mindset unlock immediately, followed by one new module each week.
Discover what your body is capable of and feel confident about preconception timing. Medical scientist Annie explains how lifestyle during preconception can shape the well-being of your whole family.
Understand the main hormones behind male and female fertility. Integrative midwife Malin teaches you to read your body’s signals through the menstrual cycle and introduces cycle charting.
Supporting your nervous system supports your preconception health. With guided exercises and sensory meditations, Louise helps you build daily practices to recover and restore — even when “stress less” feels impossible.
Both partners’ nutrition before conception matters for a baby’s growth and development. Nutritionist Lina shows you how to nourish yourself well — without restriction — with easy recipes and guides.
Learn how your microbiome interacts with fertility and pregnancy. Christina explains the signs your microbiome needs support and the small lifestyle changes that can make a real difference.
Build a healthy relationship with movement, focused on how it makes you feel rather than how your body looks. Fertility physiotherapist Anne Marie guides you in supporting your body during preconception.
Your sleep-wake cycle interacts with your hormones and reproductive system. Sleep coach Annika helps you understand how sleep affects your preconception health and guides you towards more restful nights.
Understand how environmental toxins affect adults and developing babies. Deanna offers tangible ways to reduce exposure and support your body’s own pathways for clearing accumulated toxins.
We’ve brought together specialists from different fields to help you explore the many interconnected dimensions of preconception health and well-being.
Scientific advisor
Module 3 · Biology of Preconception
MSc in Molecular Biology · Ph.D. in Medicine · Scientific Advisor, Storka
Visit websiteModule 4 · Fertility Awareness
Registered Midwife · Fertility Awareness Educator (FAE) · Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner (HRHP)
Module 5 · Master Your Stress
Nutritional Therapist · Holistic Health Coach · Biology of Trauma · TRE Practitioner
Visit websiteModule 6 · Nourish Your Body
BSc Nutritional Science · Educator, CEO & Founder of Nutrition Matters
Visit websiteModule 7 · Your Mighty Microbiome
Nutritional Therapist · Health & Wellness Coach
Visit websiteModule 8 · Movement & Exercise
Physiotherapist · Specialised in fertility enhancing methods · CEO & Founder of Sund Fertilitet
Visit websiteModule 9 · Sleep Your Way to Parenthood
Women’s Sleep & Health Coach · Certified Holistic Nutrition & Health Coach · Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P)
Visit websiteModule 10 · Toxins & Detoxification
Ph.D. in Medical Sciences · Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFM) · Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)
Visit websiteStorka made me feel calmer on my journey to motherhood. It was a good reminder that I don't need to be perfect to get pregnant! [Conception] doesn't require perfection—rather, holistic well-being where I learn to love and support my body.
Rooted in Sweden, with a love of nature and a thoughtful approach to everyday wellbeing.
Every lesson, handout, infographic and design was made by us and the designers we work with.
The Storka Preconception Wellness Programme
€397
including VAT
By the time you complete this programme, you will have explored the biological, emotional and relational dimensions of preconception, understood more of the choices within your influence, and gathered practical tools you can adapt to your own life—individually or together.
We cannot promise a particular conception or pregnancy outcome. What we commit to is clear, science-backed education, carefully selected expert perspectives and a gentle structure that gives you time to understand, reflect and integrate—without pressure or overwhelm.
Women, men and couples preparing for pregnancy — whether you’re planning ahead, already trying, or preparing alongside fertility treatment. It suits anyone who wants science-backed education alongside space for emotional, relational and practical reflection.
Whenever the time feels right. Starting early gives you space for gentle shifts without pressure, but the learning and tools are just as valuable if you’re already trying.
Absolutely. Watch lessons together, use the couple exercises to start conversations, or move through parts individually and reconnect afterwards. If your partner is hesitant, you’re welcome to begin on your own.
Yes. Conscious preparation can sit alongside assisted reproduction. The programme is educational and doesn’t replace individual advice from your clinic or medical team.
About 1–1.5 hours of watch time per week. Each module has 7–20 lessons, most three to seven minutes long, and you choose how much time to give the reflections and exercises.
Introduction and Preconception Mindset unlock immediately on purchase, followed by one new module each week over nine weeks.
[TO BE CONFIRMED BY STORKA] The current terms of use don’t state an access period. Please contact us if you have questions.
Due to the nature of the program, you get access to all the information right away, so we don’t offer refunds. If you have any questions about the content or whether it suits you, please reach out at unhurried.body@gmail.com.
No. This is an educational wellness programme, not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please continue to consult your doctor, midwife or other qualified healthcare professional.
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Free · 15 questions · about 4 minutes
Take four minutes to explore where you feel grounded and where you might like to give yourself a little more care. The Conscious Preconception Compass is a gentle starting point across six pillars, with no right or wrong answers — and a simple seven-day plan of micro-steps.
Take the free Compass