Many couples long for a baby but are struggling to fall pregnant. Counselling psychologist and hypnotherapist Karin Steyn clarifies the Fertile Body Method, a holistic approach to male and female infertility including psycho-education, lifestyle considerations, hypnosis, visualisation and other forms of support. A couple’s relationship is strengthened and their fertility goals and expectations of parenthood are explored in a safe environment.    

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In episode 16 of the podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, Karin explains

• what the Fertile Body Method is and how it incorporates hypnotherapy

• factors which may make it difficult to conceive - also when there is no apparent biological problem

• how subconscious “blocks” like miscarriages, stillbirths and other past traumas can be dissolved

• the role of stress, fear, anxiety, values, beliefs and memories in falling and staying pregnant

• helping a woman understand and follow her natural fertility cycles

• research results regarding the efficacy of IVF treatment in conjunction with hypnosis

• how couples are supported in shaping achievable goals and developing their inner resources

• Karin’s three best tips for connecting into your body.

Navigating the path of life can be hard! Karin offers practical tools & tips and captivating stories.

Karin explains what HypnoBirthing® is and why it’s good for Mom, Baby and Dad!

Karin is one of 3 moms explaining what helps them stay sane.

The free podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful is available on iTunes, Spotify, Player FM and Iono.fm

Read Karin’s unpacking of mindfulness and how it can benefit us.

Contact details

Karin Steyn is a counselling psychologist and hypnotherapist with a private practice in Johannesburg. She is also a HypnoBirthing® instructor and a Fertile Body Method practitioner.

Tel. 082 902 6042

Email karin.m.steyn@gmail.com  

Websites www.freechildcompany.co.za and www.fertilebodymethod.com

Regarding this topic, Karin recommends the following books:

The Fertile Body Method: a practitioner’s manual by Sjanie Hugo

Fit for Fertility: overcoming infertility and preparing for pregnancy by Michael Dooley

Spirit Babies: how to communicate with the child you’re meant to have by Walter Makichen

Welcoming Spirit Home: ancient African teachings to celebrate children and communities by Sobonfu E. Somé

Podcast music by Mart-Marie Snyman

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Photograph of Karin Steyn: supplied