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With more spas creating specialist programmes that concentrate on pre-conceptual care and fertility optimisation, we fi nd out how the right therapies, in a relaxed environment, can help provide the boost many couples need
[Report by Hilary Boddie]
t seems that the world of ‘spa’ is turning full circle. Spas originated as centres of wellness and respite, where people went to boost their health and wellbeing and to recuperate from illness. It is only in relatively recent times that resorts have embraced the concept of pampering alongside relaxation, providing more of an idyllic haven in which people can escape the pressures of life.
As part of a growing trend to refocus on health and wellbeing, more and more spas, wellness centres and complementary clinics are creating specialist programmes that concentrate on pre-conceptual care and optimising fertility. The demand for this type of service has never been higher, with the number of couples experiencing diffi culty conceiving on the increase. According to the Human Fertilisation and Embryo Authority, around one in seven couples in the UK experience problems conceiving; and Europe has recently experienced a 3.5% overall decline in the birth rate. The reasons why conception can prove diffi cult are complex. More women are putting motherhood on hold to pursue careers and starting a family later in life is not always so easy. Also, it is generally agreed that fi nancial pressures and lifestyle factors such as poor diet, lack of exercise and high stress levels can all be obstacles to a successful pregnancy.
So just what sort of role can a forward-thinking spa play in helping its guests achieve a positive outcome? We talked to the experts to fi nd out how offering an integrated approach, combining the right holistic treatments carried out by qualifi ed practitioners within a relaxed spa environment, can help create the circumstances that many couples need to start a family.
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