Meditation for fertility
What is Meditation?
Meditation is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries to promote relaxation, stress relief, and inner peace. Today, meditation is practiced by people of all ages and from all walks of life. While it is often associated with religious or spiritual traditions, meditation can be enjoyed by anyone who is seeking a moment of calm and stillness.
The health benefits of meditation and fertility?
As mentioned, meditation has been shown to provide a host of health benefits, including reducing stress, improving sleep quality, and reducing pain levels. However, meditation can also be beneficial for those who are trying to conceive as well as during and after pregnancy.
A growing body of research has shown that meditation can help to ease anxiety and depression, both of which can impact fertility. Meditation can also help to increase blood flow to the pelvis, which can improve uterine health and increase the chances of implantation. In addition, it reduces the levels of the stress hormone cortisol and increase the hormone DHEA, which helps prolong the life of cells, including eggs. It can also increase the levels of the hormone oxytocin. This helps with the birth process, milk production and bonding with the baby.
What are the different types of meditation?
There are many different types of meditation, each with its own method and purpose.
Some common types of meditation include:
- Mindfulness meditation- this involves focusing on the present moment and being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgement.
- Transcendental Meditation-a type of mantra meditation that involves repeating a mantra or word to yourself in order to focus and quiet the mind.
- Mantra meditation- by focusing on a mantra. This can also be done without a mantra and by simply focusing on the breath or another object.
There are many other types of meditation, each with its own unique benefits.
My meditation technique
Before starting, I made sure I was sat in a comfortable seated position making it less likely I’d need to re-adjust myself during the mediation session.
I would keep my eyes open as I chose to meditate at 5am, but you can close them. By keeping my eyes open, I was less likely to fall asleep!
My next step was to focus on a thought. This was either a word or a phrase I found calming and relaxing, but you can focus on an image, or even your breath.
I would then try to keep my attention on it as much as possible. When my mind wandered, I returned my focus to my chosen thought.
With time and practice, I was able to maintain my focus for longer periods, eventually leading to a deeper state of meditation. I still practice today.
Conclusion
While more research is needed to confirm the role of meditation in improving fertility, meditation may be a helpful tool for those who are struggling to conceive. In addition to being potentially helpful for fertility, meditation is also free and easy to do. It can be done anywhere, at any time, making it an accessible and convenient way to improve your health.
Of course there is no guarantee that meditation will lead to pregnancy, but I believe that it can certainly help to improve your chances. So if you’re hoping to start a family, it’s worth giving meditation a try.
Thanks for reading x