Maternity Reflexology

Reflexology during pregnancy : Pregnancy is one of the most exciting and special times during a woman’s life. However, hormonal changes occur dramatically, provoking an alteration in many physiological functions. Reflexology can help restore balance in most cases, treating conditions symptomatically. It helps to alleviating discomfort and stimulates the body to cope with the changes that take place.

Here are a few examples of conditions that reflexology can help with :

anaemia
anxiety
backache
blood pressure regulation (except cases of pre-eclampsia)
constipation
haemorrhoids
insomnia
muscular fatigue/tension
nausea and vomiting
oedema
urinary tract problems

Reflexology during labour : During labour, reflexology is of great help to improve and stimulate several conditions that will occur and as a consequence helping the mother to better utilise her energies. It helps in all the physiological processes thus trying to avoid as much as possible the use of chemical substances and medication.

Conditions that can be helped are :

regulating contractions (stimulating or sedating according to their efficacy)
relaxation
helping bowel movements
backache
hyperventilation and correct breathing
regulating body temperature

Reflexology for the newborn : Reflexology and body massage are beautiful therapies for newborn babies as they react especially well and enjoy the experience immensely.

It can help with :

colic
constipation
difficulty sleeping
difficulty breathing
allergies

Important : If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, or are in the early stages of pregnancy, massage/reflexology may not be recommended. If in doubt, speak to your doctor or health care provider.

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