11/03/2023
Reconciling old wounds and fears we’ve “stored” in our bodies over time can be challenging; but it’s worth the effort - particularly when we’re preparing for pregnancy.In the west, we’re not taught how to effectively move through pain, changes, loss, or disappointment. Nor does our culture prepare us to view these transitions as a part of a healthy and full life.
We are only recently coming into the awareness that the mind-body connection is real. The significance of a mind-body, “holistic” approach implies that our emotions directly impact our health.
Neglected emotional pain that is stuffed down and avoided can persist for years and may manifest as uterine polyps, , autoimmune conditions, fibroids, or .
The uterus, as the “second heart”, is intended to be a processing center that allows feelings to be acknowledged, and lessons integrated, so that more joy can be experienced. In the case of , a woman who’s ready to tackle her unresolved feelings will courageously confront her fears and insecurities, take steps to resolve grief, and look for ways to fulfill other desires in life to experience joy in the meantime.
Unresolved emotions need to be transformed into life lessons, stuck feelings can be released, and challenges can be reframed… Approaching fertility from this new perspective will speed up the process of healing your womb into a more welcoming space for baby.
