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Hypnosis & InfertilityArticle by Colin IfieldSydney Wellbeing Centre |
Recently, Katherine and I had the sheer pleasure of showing off the breathtaking scenery of the Blue Mountains to a colleague couple visiting from the USA. They were here to conduct classes in hypnotherapy. Lynsi and Drake Eastburn are both leaders in the field of hypnotherapy and run the Eastburn Hypnotherapy Center in Colorado. Since both Katherine and Lynsi are hypnotherapists who specialise in the field of hypnosis for fertility and childbirth, it was fascinating to hear them comparing notes. Lynsi, particularly sparked interest with the comment "We love to hear the words "unexplained infertility" in our office". She explained that, although these words strike terror in the hearts of the individuals who have received this "diagnosis", it actually means there is no physiological reason for a woman not to become pregnant. And, although women often feel helpless upon learning of this "condition" it is actually great news because, most women can be helped to achieve fertility by exploring prior emotional blocks.
Not wanting to remain ignorant in such an important matter, I began asking questions of these two very knowledgeable ladies and learned quite a bit in a short time.
For instance, research has proven that unexpressed emotion, such as guilt or profound shame, negative self-talk or self-punishment can all have a direct effect on the endocrine (hormonal) system. This occurs by the direct stimulation of the amygdala, and its inter-relationship with the hypothalamus, and parts of the brain involved with emotions. Also, issues involving sexual abuse or other trauma can diminish overall feelings of safety and cause a woman to live in a state of constant fear. Even though the conscious mind resolves to forget or move past the incident, the subconscious mind remains in conflict. As a result of this, the sympathetic nervous system overrides the body's natural tendency toward balance and as this condition becomes chronic, the parasympathetic nervous system, concerned with conservation of energy and restoration, is unable to fulfil its regenerative duties. The resultant lack of health and vitality leads to a variety of stress-related symptoms including "unexplained infertility".
Hypnotherapy provides an effective means of establishing the restoration of the autonomic nervous system and, enables women to establish the level of safety, essential for reproduction to occur.
Recently in the USA, according to Lynsi and Drake, the media has become saturated with stories proclaiming the rise of "infertility" and our increasing "need" for medical intervention. It is now an unfortunate but common belief that it's just not easy to have a baby. Women may become so preoccupied with becoming pregnant that they prematurely rush in, for medical testing. The stress brought on by this invasive protocol alone is enough to impede the natural process.
Hypnotherapy reduces stress and increases confidence, instilling a sense of control in the client, which in turn enables her to maximise her chances of conceiving naturally and/or increases the success of medical assistance.
This final bit is such good news, that I felt compelled to pass it on to you.
By the way, they very much enjoyed their trip to our wonderful Blue Mountains.
Katherine Ferris GSPP; MASTA; CHBE; CMAHA
Registered P.S.H. Therapist
BodyMind Psychotherapist
Hypnotherapist
Certified HypnoBirthing Educator
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