Maternity Reflexology

Why Choose Maternity Reflexology

Whether you have reflexology in preparation for pregnancy, during pregnancy or after the birth, this natural popular therapy is a wonderful tool at all stages.

Maternity reflexology helps optimise your health potential and encourages the body to cope with any minor ailments during pregnancy. Having regular sessions can help to maintain the body’s natural rhythms and promote health and wellbeing.

Sessions are tailored to you, the stage of pregnancy and to any symptoms that arise. Special attention is paid to relaxing mother & baby and balancing of the reflexology endocrine zones. A gentle approach is taken with the primary aim being to enable the client to relax and enjoy.

Is it safe?

Yes. Maternity reflexology will not cause a viable foetus to be miscarried.  Medical opinion is that most miscarriages during the first trimester are due to chromosomal abnormalities.

Can my husband or partner benefit?

Of course.  Preconceptual reflexology is great for preparing sperm & ova for a health pregnancy.  And reflexology is great for mental preparation for the changes to come.

About the treatment

Whilst reflexology is perfectly safe, it's always advisable to let your midwife/GP know that you are receiving reflexology. At your first consultation a thorough maternity questionnaire will be completed, and after each session I provide you with information to put in your notes.

The First Trimester - During this period the treatments are very gentle and the sessions are more about relaxation techniques than working the system.
Some prefer that I mix Reflexology with Reiki during this time. We can draw this into your Maternity Treatment plan.

The Second Trimester - This is a wonderful time of growth for both mother and child and at some point during this trimester movement will be felt. A great time for monthly sessions, to support mum to be and the unborn baby.

The Third Trimester – week 28 until birth. Considerable growth takes place now. The baby is gaining weight which can mean reduced mobility for mum. Ideally reflexology treatments should be given more frequently but in shorter sessions.

The Benefits

Effective in treating:

Back or joint pain	Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction pain (SPD)
Morning sickness	Rib Pain
Constipation	IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Cystitis	Oedema
Insomnia	Mood swings
Headaches	Fatigue
Heartburn	Relief from minor ailments
Relief of stress & anxiety	Promotes feelings of wellbeing
Increases energy levels	Increases general relaxation

Maternity Reflexology is a complementary therapy to help support infertility & maternity clients and is not a replacement for medical or obstetric care