Fertility issues can affect men and women. When conception proves difficult, men should also make sure that that they are in optimal health. It is importaant that a man has his sperm quality tested; a low sperm count or poor sperm motility may be an issue.

Herbal Medicine for Men’s Health During Conception Time

Both men and women use herbs when they are trying to conceive. Conditions treated with herbal medicine vary greatly: long term conditions; stress and emotional conditions; erectile dysfunction; or simply to gain optimal health.

Taking Part in the Pregnancy

During a pregnancy, partners can feel left out, only the pregnant woman feels the changes in her body day to day. Sometimes it can feel as if the only way that the partner can take part in the pregnancy is to accompany the pregnant woman to her appointments and read books about pregnancy. However there are a number of ways in which the partner can participate in the pregnancy and birth, including: massage, acupressure and hypnobirthing. Labour is a totally consuming process for the mum, and it’s easy for mums to forget to do what encourages the birth process. Partners can be invaluable for reminding mum about simple routine things eg. drinking water, and keeping the mouth moist, that she would otherwise forget. Through Natural Pregnancy in Glasgow workshops can be organised for small groups, or private sessions. Books and internet sites exist to teach these methods, however they are best taught face to face.

Pregnancy Massage Techniques For Partners

Massage can be extremely useful during labour and can be performed by the birthing partner. Birth partners can be taught simple and effective massage techniques to use throughout the pregnancy and the birth. Massage throughout the pregnancy can help with back-ache, leg cramps and relaxation, it can also help encourage a relaxed intimacy. A lesson with a massage therapist can help with comfortable positions and useful massage strokes, and how they should be changed through the pregnancy. If you are planning to use massage during the labour it is useful to give yourself time to practice, the last thing you want to be doing when the contractions start is looking for instructions.

Acupressure Techniques for Partners

Acupressure can be used to help maintain health throughout the pregnancy. It can be of particular use for morning sickness, relaxation, a number of issues immediately before the birth and during the first few weeks of parenthood. An acupuncturist can teach the use of simple, but useful, acupressure points, this is of most use if both the pregnant woman and the partner are there.

Alexander Technique For Birthing Partners

Alexander technique is useful for birth partners to learn how to physically support mums during labour, without risk of doing damage to themselves, should the mum require.