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Zita West Clinic
Known as ‘the fairy godmother of fertility’, Zita West’s central London clinic has become a mecca to those seeking advice about conception, pregnancy and birth. For ten years the clinic has been helping women achieve a healthy pregnancy in the quickest, most natural way, paying attention to the emotional as well as the physical wellbeing of clients. An experienced midwife, who takes a holistic approach to conception and also offers IVF for those with serious fertility problems, West believes the spa environment has great potential to offer the range of therapies required to successfully address issues involved with pre-conceptual care and fertility. “We look at five key areas,” West explains, “medical, nutrition, lifestyle, mind/body and stress. We see where the imbalances lie and try to correct them. The medical side is the bedrock of what we do but we also need to look at what else is going on in people’s lives that may be causing difficulties.”
Specialist staff at spas Having previously run a pre-conception retreat at the award-winning Chiva Som, Thailand, West is a strong advocate of the spa environment in facilitating fertility. “Being in such special surroundings gives the body and soul a boost” she says. “You have time to focus on what’s important and also have access to fantastic treatments that make you feel good.
“When you are trying for a baby and things aren’t happening, self-esteem can be very affected and that can all add to the stress of trying to get pregnant.” West says the correct blend of practice and
practitioners is key to providing a suitable service for spa guests. “The challenge for any spa considering such a programme is to be able to pull all the various strands together – specialist therapists who can offer relevant treatments such as acupuncture, hypnotherapy and lymphatic massage, plus a trained medical team to offer support if required.” She concludes: “It is important that the staff have experience and expertise in fertility, so that whatever treatment is recommended, women can be sure that they are having it for a reason and it is going to have a positive effect.”
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Clockwise from top left: Zita West with photos of her clients’ babies; a reassuring consultation; relaxing in the clinic’s colourful treatment rooms
Zita West Midwife and founder, Zita West Clinic
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