Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy

UKCP registered psychotherapist in Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Sidebar
Menu
Fertility treatment in Oxford. Improve the success of IVF and other fertility treatments by harnessing the power of the mind and removing subconscious blocks.

The use of hypnosis in Fertility.

In Britain we tend to think of infertility exclusively as a medical problem, however we all know people who tried desperately for years to conceive and then the minute they gave up and stopped trying ... guess what happens!
According to recent studies- "infertile" women who use hypnotherapy techniques have a 42-55% conception rate as compared to 20% for those not following this protocol.
A 1992 study found that women who participated in hypnotherapy therapy experienced a 34% conception rate as compared to 20% with Invitro Fertilisation alone. Decreased levels of depression, anxiety and anger were also noted.
I work with a proven program developed by a leading American hypnotherapist Lynsi Eastburn. The program consists of a minimum of 4 sessions with an average of about 6 it can be used alone or along side medical fertility treatment to greatly increase the chances of success.
When it is used with IVF it ideally starts a month or so before IVF commences. It often occurs that a couple that are booked in for IVF will fall pregnant before the treatment actually occurs!
Those wishing to conceive naturally are looking at a small fraction of the cost of IVF and they learn a skill that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Not only will they increase the chances of conception with hypnotherapy, but they will reap the fringe benefits including stress reduction and relaxation skills.
Far too many women are being diagnosed with "Unexplained Infertility." Characterized by a lack of measurable, physical reasons for being unable to conceive, this catch-all diagnosis may do more harm than good, by increasing a patient's stress levels. Read an article by Lynsi Eastburn on the phenomenon of Unexplained Infertility, on the [old]
Eastburn Hypnotherapy Center website.

The Fertility Program
The HypnoFertility program helps you release conscious and unconscious blocks which may be preventing conception.
Therapy sessions are tailored for each client, based on their individual needs. The initial interview helps to identify areas that can be changed, and a care plan is established based on identified factors. Hypnotherapy techniques can reduce stress, and instill a sense of confidence and hope. In turn, this will help you to maximise chances of conceiving naturally and/or increase the success of medical assistance.
1. Identify and remove conscious and unconscious blocks which may be preventing conception.
2. Gain a positive outlook, and renew trust in your body’s ability to conceive.
3. Remain calm, patient, and in control throughout natural or assisted conception.
4. Prepare your body physically and emotionally to be a good and loving parent.
5. Have assistance with any lifestyle changes that may be necessary to help couples conceive.  This may include; weight loss and diet improvement, stopping smoking.

The Science Behind Hypnosis for Fertility

A recent Israeli study showed that the success rate of IVF treatments doubled in his test group from 14% to 28%, when the subjects underwent hypnosis during implantation. Professor Eliahu Levitas conducted this study with 185 women. Read some of his findings on hypnosis for fertility.

Dr. Gayle Peterson has developed a technique called Body-Centered Hypnosis. Dr. Peterson has found that high anxiety states in the mother must be reduced in order to normalize pregnancy and birth. She sites several research studies that suggest a positive link between fertility and treatments based on hypnosis. She is a pioneer in the field of mind/body states and their effects on fertility, pregnancy and birthing. Click
here to Read Dr. Peterson's article on fertility and depression. To read more about Dr. Peterson and her work, Click here.

Dr. Alice Domar has been published in several important journals, such as Fertility & Sterility (1990 and 2000) and the Journal of the American Medical Women's Association (1999). She emphasizes "mind/body" techniques that include self-hypnotic suggestions to reduce stresses that interfere with conception and healthy pregnancy. Domar is the author of Conquering Infertility, and other books on the topic. See more about Dr. Domar's research
here.

Dr. Ernest L. Rossi specializes in psychobiology, or the relationship between the mind and physical body states. He has done extensive research to suggest that human genes must be in a state of physical readiness for conception to take place, and that hypnotic-type suggestions can activate specific genes, including the IL-1, c-fos, and the CYP17 in a specific order. See a list of his research papers
here. Click here to read about his book, The Psychobiology of Gene Expressions.

At the Institute of Applied Psychology in Lisbon Portugal, a team of researchers led by Katharina Hirschenhauser has concluded that men who actively want to be fathers automatically adjust their testosterone levels at exactly the right time (the middle of their partners' menstrual cycles). Read more about Hirschenhauser's work
here. Perhaps there is no better hypnotic suggestion for a male partner than the idea that he wants to become a father.