The mind-body connection has always fascinated me and over the past decade, I’ve witnessed first-hand how hypnotherapy can support fertility, both emotionally and physically. Not only have I seen powerful transformations in my clients, but it also played a profound role in my own journey to parenthood.
After years of fertility treatments, IVF, and miscarriage, I conceived both of my children naturally. Hypnotherapy was one of the key tools that supported me emotionally during that challenging time – and ultimately helped shift my mindset and my body into a more receptive place.
So, Can Hypnotherapy Help You Get Pregnant? The short answer: yes.
Research and real-world experience both point to hypnotherapy as a powerful companion on the path to parenthood. Studies have shown that hypnosis can significantly boost IVF success rates, help regulate hormone function, and reduce the overwhelming stress that so often accompanies infertility.
A controlled study at Soroka Medical Center in Israel found that women who received hypnosis during embryo transfer had a 53.1% pregnancy rate – compared to just 30.2% in the control group. It’s believed that hypnosis reduces uterine contractions during the procedure, increasing the chances of implantation.
One of my clients, Rachel, listened to my “Welcoming Your Embryo Home” hypnosis track during her second embryo transfer. She said she felt more relaxed and comfortable than the first time and her embryologist even remarked on how much smoother the procedure was for both of them. That transfer was successful and Rachel has a gorgeous little boy.
The Emotional Impact of Hypnotherapy
Of course, fertility is about more than just biology. The emotional toll can be enormous: anxiety, grief, jealousy, hopelessness. Hypnotherapy helps you release limiting beliefs, reframe fears, and begin to feel safe and optimistic again. Nicole, one of my clients, said, “During our session, my fears were completely released – in both my mind and body. I’d thought things through logically, but the anxiety was still there. Afterwards, it had completely melted away. It was truly incredible.”
This kind of transformation isn’t unusual. When we access the unconscious mind – which drives 95% of our behaviour – we can start to shift patterns that have been running on autopilot for years. That means replacing fear and self-doubt with trust, clarity and resilience.
What the Research Shows
A 28-year prospective study of 554 couples struggling with infertility found that adding hypnotherapy to their treatment plan led to a 71.7% pregnancy rate – even for those who had previously failed to conceive elsewhere.
Other studies show that relaxation and visualisation techniques, like those used in hypnotherapy, can rebalance the hypothalamic‐pituitary‐adrenal (HPA) axis. That’s the system that regulates stress hormones like cortisol, which are known to affect ovulation and sperm quality.
One of my favourite testimonials comes from Jo, who messaged me after listening to my hypnosis tracks for the first time. She said, “I have just done the ‘Coping and Comfort’ hypnosis and feel like I’m on a blissful cloud of calm. I feel incredibly relaxed and grounded.”
My Personal Approach: The Embrace Fertility Method®
After training in Cognitive Hypnotherapy I developed The Embrace Fertility Method® – a five-step approach to help you feel calm, connected and empowered on your fertility journey. I support clients worldwide through one-to-one sessions, my 12-week course, and downloadable hypnosis tracks tailored to natural conception and IVF.
Here’s what we focus on:
- Comfort: Soothing your nervous system with instant calming techniques
- Coping: Building emotional resilience using CBT and mindset tools
- Connecting: Reconnecting with your body, your partner, and your future baby
- Clearing: Letting go of unhelpful beliefs, emotions and fears
- Creating: Using visualisation and guided hypnosis to set a new emotional tone
Trying to get pregnant – especially when it isn’t happening easily – can be one of the most emotionally complex experiences of your life. My mission is to offer the emotional support, tools and hope that changed my fertility journey and change yours too.
If you’re wondering whether you’ve done “everything” to support your fertility, I invite you to explore hypnotherapy – not as a magic fix, but as a powerful mind-body tool that could help shift the pieces into place.
Naomi Woolfson is a Fertility Therapist & Founder of Embrace Fertility.You can find information about her podcast, hypnosis tracks and contact details here – https://seedwellness.co.uk/naomiwoolfson/
FERTILITY DAY RETREAT
Naomi is running a one-day Fertility retreat in Henley-On-Thames on Sunday, 20th July at the secluded Oaken Grove Vineyard for a day filled with transformative workshops, inspiring talks, relaxing rituals, and a chance to connect with others on a similar journey..
What’s included:
- Talks from six trusted SEED fertility experts in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and nutrition
- Mindset and emotional wellness workshop to reframe and empower your journey
- Essential oil ritual to soothe and support hormonal balance
- Guided crystalline sound journey to listen to the whispers of the womb
- Nutritious and delicious lunch and refreshments throughout the day
- A fertility gift bag worth £500+, filled with products and vouchers to support your journey
Spaces are limited to keep the retreat intimate and nurturing, so be sure to secure your spot today for a day of education, relaxation, and connection.
Priced £200 for the day from 9.30am – 4pm. Enter the code ‘Earlybird’ for £40 off for tickets bought before 30th June 2025.
Buy your tickets here: https://Seed-fertility-retreat.eventbrite.co.uk
