Product reviews for The Fertile Body Method: A Practitioner's Manual

This very interesting and informative book deals with the mind/body aspect of fertility problems and is packed with excellent scripts, questionnaires and case studies to illustrate the work that can be done using hypnosis and, in the case of those health professionals who have no formal hypnosis training, using deep relaxation methods instead. A CD containing the scripts, questionnaires etc. for the practitioner to print out is also provided.

The author doesn`t suggest that all cases of infertility can be helped using these methods but certainly many couples experiencing problems conceiving could benefit from the insights they will undoubtedly gain when working with a practitioner using these techniques.

In many cases of infertility, the constant strain of trying to conceive or of undergoing IVF treatment can take its toll on a couple`s relationship. Using the methods described in this book, a new understanding can be acquired by partners, helping to maintain a better balance and promoting well being and feelings of self worth in them and providing coping skills to help them deal with any disappointments that may arise.

Fears, such as those experienced by women who have had several miscarriages, can also be addressed, so that a more relaxed, confident attitude can be attained, which can help to maintain the pregnancy so that it runs full term.



All in all, I can see this book being useful to any therapist who may already be dealing with infertility or who is interested enough to want to begin working in this field.