Welcome to my HypnoFertility page.

The reason that you are here is that you are probably trying to get pregnant.

Did you know that in every 100 couples: 20 will have conceived within one month

75 will have conceived within six months

90 will have conceived within a year

95 will have conceived within two years

(figures quoted from The HFEA guide to Infertility)

So starting a family is not always as simple as you might think! In any one month your chances of conception are only around 20 - 30%. However ........

It takes just one sperm and one egg to produce a baby.

Maybe you have been trying for a baby for a while, maybe you are already seeking medical help or maybe you are going through ,or have had, cycles of IVF. Wherever you are in your own fertility cycle HypnoFertility may be able to help you.

Receiving a diagnosis of Unexplained Infertility can be extremely upsetting for couples who are trying to conceive. When you're told exactly what the problem is at least you know what you need to do. However a diagnosis of "unexplained fertility" means that there is NO physical reason you cannot become parents… so it may be more helpful to look at it this way……
You are NOT infertile (you have the medical proof), you just haven’t conceived YET.

However, the good news is that women with this diagnosis, who use use mind/body techniques such as hypnosis to encourage conception, have a 42 - 55 % success rate compared to 20% for women who take no action.

Is Stress a causal factor?

Stress brought on by anxiety and/or depression can alter immune function. We have all heard about how the effects of depression can lower our immunity, making us more vulnerable to colds and other viruses during emotionally stressful periods in our lives. So it is no surprise to discover that a suppressed immune system can adversely affect our ability to conceive.

Couples experiencing fertility difficulties often feel the effects of increased stress. This can make it more difficult to conceive because stress:

•Suppressing luteinizing hormone
• Increasing serum cortisol levels
• Inhibiting hypothalamic Gnrh function
• Preventing implantation of a fertilised egg
• Reducing egg quality
• Delaying release of eggs
• Elevating prolactin levels

Reproduction is one of our most delicately balanced biological systems. Psychological stress can affect our ability to get pregnant on many levels, including inhibition of the hypothalamus that helps regulate hormonal levels, or over-activation of the hypothalamus which can change the pituitary and adrenal responses. Since the pituitary regulates both how much of a hormone is made and how much is released in the body, its alteration can have dramatic effects on the hormonal balance necessary for ovulation, fertilization, tubal functioning or even successful implantation of the egg once it reaches the womb.

Many women having difficulty in conceiving may be undergoing a lot of stress; there may be past emotional traumas which are blocking the body's natural processes; they may have subconscious fears about childbirth or the responsibility of being a parent or there may be hormonal problems which may be contributing to the problem. Hypnosis can help with all of these problems, allowing the body and mind to realign themselves into a state where nature is able to take its course.

Hypnofertility can help you to transform that fearful energy into a powerful, constructive force. Unlike typical medical treatments, hypnotherapy can benefit both male and female parents-to-be. Hypnotherapy is safe, requiring no drugs or expensive equipment, can be mixed with almost any medical procedure, helping any such procedures work better! Natural fertility has come as a pleasant surprise for some patients with a diagnosis of "unexplained infertility", even when assisted methods have failed.

Each year millions of pounds are spent to overcome infertility. While modern medicine has improved, vast amounts of cash and emotion are spent in pursuit of pregnancies that never happen. Hypnotherapy represents a safe and powerful way of increasing fertility either as a sole therapy in cases of unexplained infertility or in combination with fertility treatments such as IVF, IUI and fertility medications.

WHAT DOES HYPNOFERTILITY TREATMENT INVOLVE ?

The programme for every couple is different because for every couple their circumstances, history, medical diagnosis and beliefs are different.

The 1st stage of treatment is initial assessment and consultation.

Lasting 1-2 hours this process involves an initial meeting where suitability for treatment is determined. Personal, medical, fertility and pregnancy histories are taken. Time scales, current fertility treatments, past experiences and beliefs are discussed. Couples can be seen individually or together during this process. Time is taken to explain what hypnosis is, how our mind and body can work together and against each other and how this can prevent and enhance the odds of conception.

This information is then used to create an individual programme for each couple or person.

The programme will usually consist of between 4 - 6 sessions, utilising a variety of hypnotherapeutic techniques. The programme may also involve referral to other complementary practitioners such as nutrition, acupuncture etc. Homework will often be set in the form of hypnosis practice using the techniques taught during each session

During the course of your treatment telephone support is also available for advice and support.

Hypnosis is a learned skill. Some of us are better at it initially, but anyone can improve with a little practice. The mind does not have to be quiet or still during the hypnotic state, which often makes hypnosis preferable to meditation for some people.

Hypnotherapy is a participatory process — Elizabeth works with you during your session to create the most powerful session for you based on the information you provide, and the goals you desire to achieve.

Fees and cancellation policy

Fee HypnoFertility - £75 per session.

Cancellation policy

24 Hours notice is required for cancellation of an appointment, Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or non-attendance will be charged in full.

Notification of cancellation must be made by telephone (not e-mail or text)

Cancellation due to pregnancy will be Celebrated.

Disclaimer: Alternative Horizons cannot be held responsible for any conceptions or pregnancies resulting in miscarriage, still birth, ectopic pregnancy , premature delivery, any abnormalities, medical conditions or multiple births. There is no guarantee made that conception will be achieved when using any of the fertility advice and due to many factors that are beyond my control no refunds are available. I can only work with you with methods that I believe can increase your chances of success and have no way of knowing if any or all of the advice is followed. No method is 100% effective.