Fertility & Womb Massage

Fertility and womb massage is a nourishing abdominal sacral massage which helps to improve blood flow, break down scar tissue and improve circulation to the reproductive organs. Fertility acupuncture uses specific acupuncture points used during different times of the menstrual cycle to promote hormonal balance and menstrual health, or to complement an assisted reproduction technique such as IVF. Combining fertility massage with fertility acupuncture can support menstrual issues such as endometriosis, PCOS or heavy periods.

If you have had a miscarriage; traumatic labour; termination; sexual trauma; menstrual issues,or have been trying to get pregnant for some time you can consciously or non-consciously cut yourself off from your body feeling that it has somehow ‘failed’ you. With some gentle massage, visualisation, and self-care it is possible to re-build a connection to your body.

In times of stress, your body will divert resources away from the ‘non-essential’ systems such as the digestive and reproductive systems. Acupuncture and fertility massage will help you access your rest and digest response (parasympathetic), sending a message to your nervous system that it is safe to conceive and nourish a baby.

Frequently asked questions about Fertility and Womb Massage

When during my cycle should I come for a fertility massage?

You can come at any point during your cycle, if you are on your period then I will only work lightly over your womb and will concentrate on your digestive system and sacrum, but you will get the benefits at every stage of your cycle.

What happens during a fertility massage session?

I will take a thorough history, then you will lie down and you will keep your clothes on, but I will need to roll your top up to your ribcage and your trousers down to your pelvis. I will usually work with the front and back of your pelvis, but be prepared to go with whatever your body needs - sometimes we need to take care to support the emotional impact of your fertility journey before doing the physical work. 

How often should I come?

Ideally, you would come once a week for a month, then we can drop it down to fortnightly with some self-care in between sessions. But we are flexible and want to make it as accessible as possible so we will go work with whatever works best for you.