We all know someone who has been affected by fertility problems, and the NHS estimates that around 1 in 7 couples will have difficulty conceiving. Nevertheless, the official advice is to continue having unprotected sex regularly (every 2-3 days) in order for most couples to be able to conceive within a year.
Charlotte was one such woman on the receiving end of this advice! Her difficulties conceiving lasted for 2 years before she found lifestyle fertility massage (or womb massage) – a technique which has been used to relieve constipation and other abdominal pain since the nineteenth century! Even when used to increase bowel movements, it has been found to reduce feelings of discomfort, instead inducing feelings of relaxation which play an important part in conception. Relaxation helps to release the all-important LOVE hormone, Oxytocin, which helps mothers all the way from conception to delivery.
According to The Sun, Charlotte is not the first mother to have come close (or even have unsuccessfully tried) to use IVF before falling pregnant with the help of lifestyle fertility massage…
So, Charlotte, how did womb massage help you?
Thank you so much Charlotte for sharing your story!
Have you tried womb/lifestyle fertility massage? Did it work for you? Let us know in the comments!
Wow – never heard of this before! I need to tell some of my friends who are having problems to look it up! #KCACOLS
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I hadn't either before now! Incredible right?
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I never knew something like this existed but so great to read that it worked for Charlotte! #MMBC
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I think the more these types of stories about struggles to conceive are shared the better. Mums and would-be mums telling it like it is fantastic and helps so many others feel less isolated and isolation is such a killer for people's emotional wellbeing. Womb massage is something I have never heard of – always learn via blogging so thanks on all fronts #MMBC
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I haven't tried it personally – in fact I've never heard of it. I have a few friends who are struggling with fertility and I am going to suggest this to them! Thank you #KCACOLS
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We learn something new every day! Thanks for commenting 🙂
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Me neither! Thought it was fascinating that it's actually been around for donkeys years! Thanks for commenting
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I hope it can make a difference for them!
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Wow, I've never even heard of this but I'm fascinated! And I've never even considered about the cow's milk being full of hormones… #kcacols
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I have never heard of a womb massage before, how fascinating.I am sure this will help so many people who are struggling to conceive.Thanks for sharing with #MMBC.
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I'd never heard of womb massage before but this post has taught me a lot. Especially as, as you say, we all know someone who has been affected by fertility problems. #KCACOLS
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This is so interesting. I have never heard of womb massage. Thank you for sharing. #KCACOLS
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One of the reasons our household switched to soya milk! Amazing how much things like that can affect lots of other parts of your health. Thanks for commenting
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Thanks for commenting!
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my husband and I are struggling to conceive. We've had three miscarriages and it's been almost 7 since years since the last. I'm really skeptical about this but I guess it couldn't do any harm to try. My only concern would be my size and whether that would affect the massage itself. Guess there's only one way to find out #KCACOLS
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How interesting, I've never heard of this, thanks for linking to #kcacols and hope to see you again next time.
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Interesting. I'd never really heard of this before. It's funny how often 'old' techniques can be effective in a way that modern treatments aren't always! #KCACOLS
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So sorry to hear of your difficulties 😦 if you do try it let us know how you get on! All the best and thank you for commenting.
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Thank you for commenting!
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I was astonished when I discovered it had been around for so long! Thank you for commenting
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