The Nervous System’s Role in Conception: Why Relaxation Isn’t Just ‘Nice to Have’
When trying to conceive, relaxation is often treated as a luxury—something nice, but not exactly essential. You chart cycles, adjust your nutrition, maybe even take all the supplements the internet has ever recommended… but what about your nervous system?
Here’s the thing: Your body is constantly scanning for cues of safety or threat. If it perceives stress as the bigger priority, reproduction gets moved way down the list. (Because biologically, your body doesn’t want to bring a baby into a survival situation—even if the “threat” is just modern-day stress.)
This is where somatic therapy comes in.
The Link Between Stress & Fertility
Stress isn’t just a feeling—it’s a physiological state. When your body is in fight-or-flight, stress hormones (like cortisol and adrenaline) tell your system to prioritize survival over reproduction by:
🌱 Disrupting hormonal balance
🌱 Impacting ovulation and implantation
🌱 Tightening the pelvic floor & abdominal muscles (which can affect conception)
🌱 Decreasing blood flow to reproductive organs
And the frustrating part? Many of us have been in this stressed state for years—without even realizing it.
How Somatic Therapy Supports Conception
Somatic therapy works by helping the nervous system shift into safety, connection, and receptivity. Instead of forcing your body into a calm state (which, spoiler, never works), it guides your system to gradually rewire how it responds to stress.
Through body-based techniques, we focus on:
🌿 Downshifting from chronic stress (so your body feels safe to conceive)
🌿 Releasing tension in the pelvic bowl (creating space for receptivity)
🌿 Building nervous system flexibility (so stress doesn’t derail your cycle)
🌿 Enhancing mind-body connection (trusting your body’s signals)
Relaxation isn’t just a “nice-to-have.” It’s a signal to your body that it’s safe to create life.
If you’ve been doing “all the right things” but still feel stuck, it might not be about trying harder—it might be about helping your body feel ready.
Let’s explore what that could look like for you. Book a session, and let’s get started. 🌱