The HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority) estimates that one in seven UK couples have difficulty conceiving. A quarter are diagnosed with unexplained infertility. Hypnotherapy can help reclaim natural functioning conception and give birth to a baby.
Hypnosis affects the hypothalamus of the brain which is sensitive to stress and acts as a bridge between the emotional and the physical turning emotional messages into physical responses that affect hormone levels. Your emotions and beliefs affect your body.
Hypnotherapy on its own
Hypnotherapy is a safe natural self healing method Simple hypnotherapy assists by increasing self control and ability to cope. Clients take better control of their bodies and anxiety release. The technique of self hypnosis induces a deep relaxation. Clients begin to believe in themselves again and to prepare mentally for a pregnancy, birth and ultimately parenthood. This applies equally to the male partner.
Hypnotherapy to assist/support IVF
This is a staged treatment.
Prior to the start of the IVF treatment, the client would be trained in self hypnosis techniques and visualisation processes. At the second stage, Ovarian Stimulation, hypnotherapy will help and increase the effectiveness of the drugs and the benefits of the visualisation exercises will increase the supply of healthy eggs.
Hypnotherapy and Egg Collection
Hypnotherapy will aid recovery from egg collection and “seeing” the eggs being fertilised and growing prior to insertion in a welcoming and prepared uterus.
Hypnotherapy and Embryo Transfer
Here, hypnotherapy will increase the chances of implantation. It can also help in its uniting and bonding with the growing baby connection and relationship between mother and baby. Hypnotherapy will assist with the calm and relaxation so necessary at this very important stage of the process.
Success
It has to be said that there are no guarantees that Hypnotherapy is a magical process and a short cut to pregnancy but undoubtedly it does help the chances of success. More importantly, once conception has occurred, it will help the sustainability of the pregnancy and help prepare for the birth. |
