HypnoFertility and EFT: Gentle Solutions for Fertility

By Kathleen Milligan

If you have struggled to conceive a child, you know what a heavy toll the process can take on your spirit, your body, and your relationship. Many women find themselves devastated before turning to alternative therapies such as hypnotherapy or Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)—two gentle, hopeful therapies that are proving to have a large impact on the ability to conceive.

What is EFT and how can it help?

EFT is a relatively new practice based on the meridian points of traditional Chinese medicine—the same points used in acupuncture. EFT unblocks these energy points through gentle tapping. An EFT practitioner may tap on the client directly or teach the client how to tap on him or herself.

EFT works on the assumption that emotions have an impact on physiological conditions and so it strives to free the body of emotional blockages, which may have been caused by the stress of infertility or by other stresses. EFT can be very cathartic and clients may cry; they always feel a huge sense of relief and lightness through it. In my practice, I usually begin each session with EFT, which I find clears the way for the creative work of hypnotherapy.

What is hypnotherapy and how can it help?

A growing body of research shows that women have a greater chance of conceiving, naturally or with assisted reproductive technologies, if they also utilize hypnotherapy. Like EFT, hypnotherapy is very much about the mind-body connection. Through hypnosis, you harness the incredible power of your subconscious to help you achieve conception.

I combine EFT and hypnotherapy in my practice, so I actually have clients change chairs when we shift to hypnotherapy. The hard emotional work is accomplished through EFT; hypnotherapy is a more creative, solution-oriented process that relies mainly on relaxation and visualization techniques.

Clients sit in a big comfy chair visualizing as I guide them with my voice. They imagine a whole journey that eventually leads them to conception. By the time the session ends, clients feel less stressed; negative feelings will have disappeared and they will feel confident that their bodies are capable of conceiving.

Who should choose hypnotherapy or EFT?

If you have experienced “unexplained infertility”—in other words, there is no physical reason why you can’t conceive—hypnotherapy and/or EFT treatments could benefit you. Many hypnotherapy or EFT clients have already gone through the full range of conventional infertility treatments and have often experienced a great deal of stress and loss. You can choose hypnotherapy and/or EFT at any stage in the process.

How do I find a hypnotherapist or an EFT practitioner?

There are very few EFT practitioners in Canada working with fertility. Go with someone who has been recommended to you by a health care professional you trust. You can also check the EFT website www.emofree.com for practitioners in your area.

In Canada, there are just twelve hypnotherapists working with fertility. Because hypnotherapy is not regulated under Canadian law, it is important to choose a hypnotherapist who has been certified—the National Guild of Hypnotherapy is the most widely recognized certifying body. Most hypnotherapists will offer an initial consultation (usually 30 minutes) free of charge, which gives you the opportunity to ask questions, and to decide if you feel comfortable with him or her.

Why choose hypnotherapy and EFT?

One of the really great things about hypnotherapy and EFT is that they are so non-invasive. They are gentle and comfortable and can easily be used at home. I usually provide clients with information that allows them to tap on their own; and, like many hypnotherapists, I also give clients CDs that will guide them in visualization and relaxation techniques between sessions. Compared to complex medical procedures, they are very inexpensive—usually $120-150 per standard 90 minute session. Generally clients will aim for 4-6 sessions though they often don’t need that many!

Hypnotherapists and EFT practitioners cannot guarantee that hypnotherapy and EFT will lead to conception; they can guarantee, however, that no fertility client will leave their office feeling broken or vulnerable. Clients will always leave feeling strong, calm, and confident—which is, in the end, the ideal emotional state to be in for conceiving a child!

 

• aisha | March 30, 2008 at 9:14 pm - §

  hi! i m 27 yrs old,trying for a baby. still dint get pregnant after 2 yrs of trying.went to c a infertility spec . she said my hormonal levels r high testtestronr and i m ovulatiing on clomid but not getting pregnant . my tubes r not blocked and nothing else is wrong, i also has iron deficiency . so what steps shud b taken next. pls advise whats wrong with me trying since 2 yrs.thanks

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