Maternity Reflexology

Maternity Reflexology is a specialised form of reflexology which covers pre-conceptual care, all stages of pregnancy, labour and the post-natal period

Preconception care allows the body, mind and spirit to prepare for the miracle that is your baby. Ideally both partners should be treated to ensure that they are as healthy as possible prior to conception.

Having reflexology throughout your pregnancy helps to prepare the body for the birth of your baby, it can ensure that you are calm and relaxed and can help with some of the common ailments experienced during pregnancy.

A research project undertaken by Dr Gowrie Motha in London showed that those pregnant mums having Maternity Reflexology experienced shorter birthing times and required less pain relief than those who did not have reflexology.

How can Maternity Reflexology support you through your pregnancy?

During pregnancy you experience enormous physical and emotional changes that allow your body to nurture your growing baby. Relaxation is important during this time, however this can be difficult if you are working or looking after other children.
Allowing yourself regular reflexology treatments will ensure that you invest in the new life growing within. Reflexology is holistic it encourages your mind and body to relax and will leave you feeling energised and better able to cope with daily life.

Maternity Reflexology can effectively treat many conditions of pregnancy including:

• Nausea and sickness
• Constipation
• Fatigue and insomnia
• Heartburn and acid reflux
• Emotional disturbances and mood swings
• Oedema
• Back pain and sciatica
• Anxiety and stress

Reflexology also helps with some of the more problematic conditions that some women experience during their pregnancy like Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Pelvic Girdle Pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Specialised techniques carried out on a regular basis can provide pain relief and help you to cope with these condition, supporting you throughout your pregnancy.

Reflexology in the post-natal period

Post-natal reflexology can help restore balance to your body:

• encourage your menstrual cycle to return to normal
• assist recovery following an epidural
• aid recovery following a Caesarean section
• ease breastfeeding discomfort and encourage lactation
• alleviate anxiety and the "baby blues"
• ease digestive problems
• reduce the pain and discomfort of haemorrhoids

Finally…

Whilst the time leading up to the birth of your baby is both daunting and exciting, remember that pregnancy and birth are wonderful and natural events and Maternity Reflexology can support you and enhance this special time! It is a privilege for the reflexologist to be involved!