Clare Minter
Reflexology & Wellbeing Saffron Walden, Essex
Clare Minter
Reflexology & Wellbeing Saffron Walden, Essex
Reflexology for Fertility
Supporting you through your conception journey
Trying to conceive?
If you're struggling, you’re certainly not alone - although it may often feel that way.
You may have been trying for a while or know you have Endometriosis or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), that may make conception more difficult.
Around 25% of couples will have unexplained infertility, where no obvious reason can be found.
In the 15 years that I've supported clients with fertility issues, I've seen how reducing stress and making the right lifestyle choices may lead to a happy outcome.
Infertility
The term infertility is used if conception hasn’t occurred after 12 months of trying for a baby…
Unexplained Infertility - You may have had tests showing that there is nothing wrong with either you or your partner.
Secondary Infertility - Perhaps you already have a child, but are finding it much more difficult to conceive this time around?
Female Factor Infertility - Other health conditions including PCOS, Endometriosis or Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, that may lead to blocked fallopian tubes and scar tissue.
Male Factor Infertility - May be caused by abnormal sperm (low count/morphology/motility) or physical damage, due to illness or medical treatment.
Lifestyle factors
The ability to conceive depends on many things, but is most likely to happen if you and your partner are in good health.
There are many factors that may be having a detrimental impact on your fertility, including:
- Poor diet/regularly eating 'convenience' foods and takeaways
- High alcohol intake and ‘binge’ drinking
- Long working hours and shift work
- Skipping meals
- Smoking
- Weight (either being over or under weight)
- Excessive/inadequate exercise
- Regular long-haul travel
- Recreational drug use
- The use of muscle growth steroids
Stress and infertility
The anxiety over fertility issues can add significantly to stress levels, meaning that you've become trapped in a cycle of expectation and disappointment every month.
You may feel resentful or jealous when a friend or family member becomes pregnant, but please don't feel guilty about this. These are normal human emotions and many others are going through this too.
Reflexology sessions promote deep relaxation and can be a very helpful way to totally 'switch off' for a while.
Regular relaxation is especially beneficial when experiencing fertility issues, as it reduces the stress hormone cortisol that has a negative effect on the entire reproductive process.
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Hormone imbalance
A whole range of hormones are involved in the reproductive process and these need to be balanced, to allow conception to occur.
Health conditions, such as Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), have a negative impact on hormone levels and may make it harder to conceive.
The good news is that reflexology seems to have a positive effect on balancing hormones, with clients reporting:
- Regulation of the menstrual cycle
- More condensed menstrual flow
- Return of periods (after long-term contraceptive use)
- Reduction in PMS symptoms (including bloating and irritability)
- Less discomfort (for those with Dysmenorrhea)
- Reduction in pain for those with Endometriosis
How reflexology can help
Reflexology works in a subtle way on a physical and emotional level and is especially beneficial for those experiencing fertility problems.
The calming and soothing effects of a reflexology session will gently ease away stress and tension and encourage you to ‘let go’. You’ll have a safe space to talk (if you want to) and I believe that this can often help clear emotional blockages and allow you to move forward.
We’ll explore the significance of lifestyle choices during your consultation and a treatment plan will be devised.
Reflexology may help enhance your overall health by:
- Boosting your body's own natural healing abilities
- Encouraging all body systems to regulate and function efficiently
- Promoting the elimination of toxins from the body
Support for assisted conception
Perhaps you’re already going through fertility investigations or have an IVF cycle planned?
I know this can be a turbulent time emotionally, but I’m here to provide a 'listening ear' and would love to support you throughout your journey…
Reflexology sessions can help bring balance at each stage of the process and help you to stay calm and positive through the emotional ups and downs of treatment.
Reflexology encourages deep relaxation and can enhance feelings of wellbeing, which may be especially beneficial at this time.
Relaxation helps suppress production of the stress hormone cortisol, which may help optimise the chances of a successful outcome.
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