Maternity Reflexology
Reflexology can help with many aspects of pregnancy and birth. From the difficulties of conceiving, through to assisting during labour. I have completed a Reflexology in Pregnancy & Childbirth course run by Moshe Kruchik. For further information click here. I can offer you a treatment plan to assist with various stages of your pregnancy journey.
Pre Conception
Many couples experience problems that make it difficult to conceive. Some are known, others remain unsolved. Sometimes it can just be a small energy imbalance or blockage. Reflexology can rebalance all the systems in the body and by working specifically on the reflex points of the reproductive system conception may be helped.
Pregnancy
Reflexology during pregnancy is extremely beneficial to both mother and baby. Reflexology is completely safe and can help many pregnancy-related ailments, such as gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, anaemia, headaches, heartburn, nausea/vomiting, constipation and backache.
Throughout the rest of your pregnancy significant hormonal, physiological and emotional changes occur. Reflexology aims to rebalance and maintain a natural equilibrium throughout this time.
Reflexology will also help your body get ready for the impending delivery of your baby. It can help to reduce the need for intervention during labour and may shorten labour quite dramatically.
Some people also enjoy reflexology during labour. It can help aid relaxation during early labour, which in turn can assist in the production of oxytocin, the hormone that triggers labour. It can also help with pain relief. Reflexology can help to make labour more productive, being able to speed up contractions if they are not progressing efficiently or slowing them down if necessary.
Reflexology is a complementary therapy and full midwife/doctor care must be followed throughout pregnancy and labour. It is advisable to let your health professional know you are receiving treatments and it is also imperative that you let me know of any complications or problems during your pregnancy.
Post Natal
Postnatal reflexology sessions are beneficial to both mother and baby. For the mother it can assist the body to heal quicker and rebalance the hormones. It can help problems with breastfeeding such as mastitis and engorged sore breasts. It can help with sleep problems, postnatal depression and can improve energy levels. For your baby, a very gentle form of reflexology can help with sleep, colic and many other problems. These gentle moves can also be taught to you so you can continue treating your baby at home.
Pregnancy treatment plans
These vary from each person and treatment sessions will be discussed and worked out to suit each individual.
Labour Reflexology
If you require reflexology during labour this can be discussed and if requested I will always do my utmost to be there. However, these little babies often have minds of their own and do not always appear at convenient times.
This is your labour and a very personal time. I aim to be involved as little or as much as you like and appreciate that things change and happen at the last minute and understand your wishes may change accordingly.
