Fertility Blogs
Why you should clear fear of birth while trying to conceive
Why you should clear fear of birth while trying to conceive When someone starts working with me I always ask them if they have any concerns or fears around being pregnant, going into labour or giving birth. Our popular culture teaches us that birth is painful and in...
Pregnant after infertility, IVF or miscarriage – How to stay calm
You are pregnant after infertility, IVF or miscarriage - congratulations. So is pregnancy following infertility the same as it is if you conceived easily? For some perhaps but I think for the majority of us that have been through years of investigations,...
The Mother’s Day we should be having
Sharing this blog written whilst I was trying to conceive myself but with slight amendments due to the current state of affairs. (Originally shared for the UK's Mother's Day in March.) Mother's Day, like Christmas and our birthdays, is a time when it is really...
What is better than meditation while going through infertility or IVF?
What is better than meditation while going through infertility or IVF? We are back for another fertility expert interview series with my lovely friend Robyn Birkin. We met online a couple of years ago and bonded over our love of science backed mind-body techniques...
6 ways to cope with jealousy while trying to conceive
Envy, a very human trait, but one we fight against, none more so than while trying to conceive. Every bump or baby we encounter can feel like a punch in the chest, winding us, causing us to stumble. When that bump (or baby) belongs to a close friend or family member...
Feel Better Weekend
So many cool free events being created for you this winter. This one by the lovely Robyn Birkin. I'll be running a staying calm during the two week wait EFT workshop. “When infertility, loss and trying to conceive is so incredibly difficult - I wanted to create...
Shortlisted for Best Fertility Service 2021
I was Shortlisted for Best Fertility Service 2021 I received a Highly Commended for Best Fertility Service from The European Fertility Society for which I am honoured and very grateful to have my work recognised in this field. I have been supporting women struggling...
A trying to conceive at Christmas poem
A poem for everyone trying to conceive this Christmas. To be read in the rhythm of T'was the night before Christmas. T'was the week before Christmas T'was the week before Christmas and my thoughts turn to babies At what point in my life did that change from Baileys?...
How to stop the Infertility Grinch from Stealing Christmas
‘I long to experience the excitement of the family going to buy the tree and decorating it to the sound of cheesy Christmas classics. This year we’ve decided to go away. Somewhere hot. Somewhere we’re not reminded of the family we haven’t got.’ Jessica Hepburn I had...
Natural pregnancy after surrogacy!
Natural pregnancy after surrogacy! On this weeks podcast I interview the lovely Jennifer Robertson @msjenniferrobertson who shares her story of infertility, IVF, miscarriage, surrogacy and then two surprise natural pregnancies. She talks about her “Are you fucking...
Can functional fertility coaching help get me pregnant? Interview with Monica Cox
What is functional fertility coaching and can it help you get pregnant? We kick off this new series of fertility expert interviews with the lovely Monica Cox of Finding Fertility. If anyone has watched 'Comedians in cars getting coffee" you will know the vibe I am...
When a therapist needs therapy
Last week i had one of the most powerful therapy sessions of my life! Part of my professional commitment as a hypnotherapist myself is to ensure that I am attending to my own emotional needs and getting therapy on anything I find triggering in the sessions I do with...
Are your beliefs blocking your ability to get or stay pregnant?
Are your beliefs blocking pregnancy? “I just feel so jealous and angry all the time. This isn’t me. I want to move past this.” “I can’t stop crying. Infertility is all I ever think about and it’s impacting my work and my relationship.” “I am terrified of getting...
Hypnosis and Visualisations for Fertility and Pregnancy
Special Offer - All my top tracks in a lovely bundle. These MP3s have been written and recorded to allow you to experience deep relaxation, enhance your fertility and guide you to connect deeply with your body, your future child and your inner strength. Hypnosis and...
From Surviving to Thriving – 3 Day Mind-Body Fertility Event
Today on The Embrace Fertility Podcast I share a case study of working with a fertility client and the type of shift that is possible using the mind-body fertlity techniques I specialise in. I also talk about how next week I’ll be hosting a brand-new three day event...
Therapy for Infertility Trauma
Therapy for infertility trauma can be so beneficial and so needed as going through infertility can be emotionally traumatic, add in invasive medical procedures, investigations and surgery and our bodies can experience physical trauma. Mind-body fertility therapy...
Can hypnosis get you pregnant?
The mind-body connection fascinates me and there is growing research that indicates that utilising hypnosis can influence us physically as well as emotionally. I have experienced this both personally and supporting clients. So can hypnosis get you pregnant? There are...
EFT Tapping for Coping with Infertility and Enhancing Fertility
Are you feeling overwhelmed by infertility or IVF? Are you suffering from stress, panic attacks or repetitive negative thinking? Would you like to learn a simple technique that can relieve the above? EFT for Coping with Infertility and Enhancing Fertility EFT tapping...
How to release frustration and anger
I was so wound up on Tuesday that I had to stick my wellies on my feet and set off into the woods for a second time as I knew I needed to shift my mood, shift my mindset, from one of frustration and anger to bring myself back to neutral. I talk about how to release...
Male infertility is more than just bollocks!
Podcast episode for you: One for the guys today. “It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to feel disappointed, angry, devastated that you are not a dad yet.” Or search for ‘Embrace Fertility’ on your fave podcast player or listen on Anchor here. I’ve put together a free...
Sniffing and Injecting – Preparing for IVF / IUI / ICSI
Preparing for IVF / IUI / ICSI - Practically and Physically Having been through four rounds of fertility treatment and two laparoscopies I have compiled a list of resources for you. While this one touches on preparing mentally 'Preparing for IVF / IUI / ICSI -...
Donor Conception – The Emotional Journey
This is truly an amazing, inspiring and uplifting episode for everyone who is currently trying to conceive not just those who are considering donor conception. I’ve just spent a lovely hour in the company of my colleague and new friend Meta Getman talking all things...
Fertility Tribe Bundle
Check out Bundle offer now The Fertility Tribe Bundle is for you (yes, you) if... ✨You desperately want to be a mum, but you feel like the odds are stacked against you. ✨You are full of plans and dreams for what you want your life to look like; you are just missing...
What to do when your partner just doesn’t get it
This week's podcast is based as many of my episodes are on something which has happened in my own life and I then reflect on how I used mind-body tools or techniques to help the situation. What to do when your partner just doesn’t get it. This one starts off with a...
Three powerful ways to use journaling while trying to conceive
Let me start by saying journalling is just a fancy word to describe using a pen and paper to write things down as part of your own personal development. I have been journalling since I was eight years old! Writing plays a big part in how I express myself and get in...