Maternity Reflexology

Maternity Reflexology requires very specific training after a full reflexology course. Pregnancy is a time when the mother needs to be nurtured and cherished and this is one of the aims of Maternity Reflexology. By promoting good circulation in the whole body Maternity Reflexology helps ensure oxygen and other vital nutrients are reaching your baby. Maternity Reflexology works to put the mother in the best possible state to cope with the birthing experience and to make a good and fast recovery. Maternity Reflexology is well known for the natural induction for labour, and is provided in hospitals in many countries in Europe.

Maternity Reflexology can help with the many common ailments experienced in pregnancy including:

• Nausea
• Insomnia
• Leg cramps
• Backache
• Constipation
• High or low blood pressure
• Fatigue
• Headaches etc.

Maternity Reflexology treatments can start as early as planning conception, working with both the mother and the father.

Regular sessions are recommended from the 2nd trimester, increasing towards the due date.

When for various reasons Maternity Reflexology is only started during later months, these treatments can still have significant benefits. After 38 weeks of pregnancy Maternity Reflexology can be given as much as 3 - 4 times per week to help with easy and quick birth.

If the pregnancy does go beyond term there are techniques that can be used to get labour under way.

Regular Maternity Reflexology sessions throughout pregnancy keeps both mother and baby in balance and harmony with each other.

Some reflexology points can be taught to partners for use during labour to help the mother focus and to give the partner something to do!

Reflexology can help with breast milk production and bring about the return of normal hormone function and help to reduce the incidence of post natal depression.