ROLE OF EMOTIONS IN CONCEPTION

Fertility is s a natural function of the body just like digestion and circulation. It has two aspects physical and functional.  

Video 1.1 Andal Fertility treatments 

         

Conception = Physical    +       Functional

                        Egg            (Immune               +                     Hormone)

                        

                        Tube                ↓

                                            Diet + exercise                                    ↓

                                                                                          Emotions: Family, Society, Self

                        Uterus

                       

                        Hormones

                        

                        Sperm

Fig 1.1 Role of fertility and conception 

Physical factors: 

It comprises egg, tubes, thyroid, Prolactin hormones, haemoglobin in female and semen parameters in male. All physical factors can be assessed through tests and treatment can be monitored.

Functional aspect: 

The factors that are required and used to be follows

1) Immune factor-the quality of egg and sperm.

2) Hormone function-interplay of FSH, LH, estrogen and progesterone.

IMMUNE FUNCTION: 

Earlier (50 years ago) the natural conception rate was high and abortion rate was low. Now it’s the reverse. Egg and sperm quality are affected by the food we consume.

Hormone function:

The process of conception is a natural function. The coordinated functions of ovary, tube and uterus culminate in conception. Hormones function comprises of   perfect balance of hormones FSH and LH, estrogen and progesterone. FSH and LH  are released from the pituitary gland in the brain and The pituitary is controlled by hypothalamus in the brain, which is the  seat of emotions. So hypothalamus is the final remote control; the hormones seem to dance to the tunes of the emotions.

Fig 1.2 Hormonal Functions

Emotions on conception:

Conception----Natural (Not thinking about pregnancy)

                           Stress ----Delay in conception

           Positive mind set---- Quick and easy conception

when we don’t think about pregnancy occurs naturally  at the rate of 10-20% per month that’s how when 100 couples  are married , 80-90 % conceive naturally in one year without treatment.

Fig 1.3 Child in Mothers womb

When we are under stress (anxious, worried, depressed) and negative belief,--stress hormones  are released  that disturb normal hormone balance and delay the conception.

 Stress -----.>acute stress-exam, financial, marital conflict, acute stress hormones—adrenaline and nor adrenaline.

Chronic stress-daily hassles  

Chronic stress hormones—Cortisol.

When we are happy, confident, secure ,positive belief --happy hormones

(b- endorphin and serotonin) are released-they enhance conception. So quick and easy will be the conception. It only has to be seen to be believed.

Thyroid and Prolactin hormonal variations also influence this Reproductive hormonal  balance.

Fig 1.4 Starting Conception Stage 

Let me share my experiences about how I learnt the impact of stress and diversion on conception.

One day   hyma married for 7 years came with +ve pregnancy test. And I was surprised at it. She had been taking treatment from so many doctors for the past 3 to 4 years. She was very desperate about her pregnancy and her physical factors were normal. 

Fig 1.5 Emotional Health and Pregnancy  

She said for the last  2 months she was very busy in the marriage arrangements of her sister-in-law. There were no elders in the family; so she was  totally involved and exhausted  that there was no time to think bout pregnancy. 

She asked me one pertinent question “ when I was taking treatment why I did not conceive, when I stopped treatment  how I could conceive so easily” That question left me perplexed and then I started the search. With in 3 weeks I had three similar cases like hyma .

In  These cases there was common factor of distraction resulting in conception. One lady was actively involved in house construction. Another was busy in the preparation of exam. The third one lost her brother suddenly in an accident and  in bereavement reaction. After seeing all these conceptions.

Fig 1.6 |Fetal Devleopment

 I realized these conception were not accidental or coincidental .there must have been a conducive atmosphere that facilitated conception. It occurred to me that it was the  expectation, anxiety and stress that prevented conception to occur(when physical factors are alright). 

Video 1.2 Excess Oestrogen and pregnancies

Every one conceives only when she is not thinking about it. That means it is the natural function of the body just like digestion and other metabolic activities. 

We interfere with conception by our negative thoughts .when we stop thinking negatively we allow the body function naturally. This gave me lot of relief and immense confidence.