Pre-conception, Pregnancy and Post-natal Reflexology

Maternity reflexology

Reflexology is one of the most popular complementary therapies used by women before, during and after pregnancy. As reflexology can help to restore and maintain the body’s natural equilibrium, it is an excellent therapy to encourage regulation of ovulation and hormone balancing during the pre-conception period. Reflexology during pregnancy will put you in the best possible condition for whatever type of birth you experience.

During pregnancy

Most women find that they go through considerable changes over and above the obvious physical ones during pregnancy. Hormones and emotions become out of balance making some women feeling fearful, tearful and vulnerable. Reflexology can help with physical discomforts and calm and soothe anxieties and stresses prior to giving birth.

Reflexology has established its' reputation and popularity by the effective results people have experienced. Trials have found that those receiving regular treatments during pregnancy tend to deliver closer to term and have shorter labours.

Additionally Reflexology can help with the following conditions experienced during pregnancy:

• Boost energy levels
• Reduce heartburn
• Relieve backache
• Nausea and vomiting (not during first 12 weeks)
• High blood pressure
• Oedema & water retention
• Sciatica
• Constipation
• Insomnia and sleep problems

Please check with your Consultant, GP or Midwife if you have previously experienced premature labour, high blood pressure, placenta previa or bleeding before booking a treatment.

Post-natal

After nine months of change and anticipation some women find they need a little help finding themselves again. Reflexology can help you regain your equilibrium along with general post-natal recovery and breastfeeding.

It also helps with:
• Engorged breasts
• Constipation
• Backache
• Stress and anxiety problems
• Insomnia and sleep problems
• Postnatal depression
• Boosting energy levels
• Normalising hormones