London’s Hale Clinic is launching a Holistic Fertility Service in recognition of the need for women to nurture their bodies in the build-up to successful conception and pregnancy.

Led by clinicians, Anastasia Stephens, Susi Kaiser and Dian Shepperson-Mills, the service will offer a unique combination of fertility-enhancing herbal medicine, nutritional advice, hypnotherapy and Maya Abdominal Massage.

‘Used together, we expect these techniques can work powerfully to optimise conditions needed for conception and a growing child,’ says Anastasia Stephens, medical herbalist & hypnotherapist.

Detoxifying the body, building a good nutrient profile, nourishing the womb and managing stress are key approaches to treatment.

That is why, after a consultation, women will be prescribed medical herbs to balance hormones, nourish the womb and support the body’s detoxification process.

Helping women top up on ‘fertility nutrients’ is vital. Dian Shepperson Mills, who also runs the Endometriosis & Fertility Clinic in East Sussex, will be giving in-depth consultations and dietary guidelines to both women and their partners.

Maya Abdominal Massage is a new treatment that helps to clear any congestion around the womb area. ‘Developed in Belize by traditional doctors, this helps clear the pelvic area and boosts blood flow to the abdomen,’ says Susi Kaiser who is trained in the method. ‘By gently massaging the uterus, you can make sure it is sitting in an optimal position, which is helpful for conception.’

Hypnotherapy is another powerful fertility-boosting tool. ‘In a recent Israeli study (1), hypnosis doubled the success of IVF treatment,’ says Anastasia Stephens.

‘Much of its effectiveness lies in its ability to counteract stress,’ she says. ‘Hypnotherapy can also work directly with emotions associated with fertility and fertility problems, aiding conception by nurturing a positive emotional and physical state.’

Initial 90-min consultations £95, 60-minute follow-up treatments £85. Contact The Holistic Fertility Service at The Hale Clinic, tel: 020-7631-0156, asking for an appointment with Anastasia Stephens or Susi Kaiser. Press contacts: Anastasia Stephens, tel: 0791 211 4820, Susi Kaiser: 0799 097 7941.

Ref: Hypnosis can double IVF success rate, Study by Eliahu Levitas at Soroka Hospital, Beersheva, Israel