How can reflexology help with Pregnancy Care?
Reflexology can help by easing the following conditions in pregnancy: • Nausea • Backache and sciatica • Constipation • Heart burn • Groin pain • Pubic symphysis pain • Oedema of ankles and feet • High blood pressure • General relaxation • Stress and anxiety Breech Baby Reflexology can help encourage the baby to turn after 34 weeks onwards Promoting Labour Reflexology may simulate the commencement of labour if the baby is overdue and both mother and baby are ready. It can stimulate the body to produce the hormones needed for birth. Labour Research has shown that women who have regular reflexology treatments during pregnancy are more likely to have a shorter labour and require less pain relief Postnatal Reflexology can help to alleviate postnatal problems: • Engorged breasts • Inadequate lactation • Backache • Sleep problems • Postnatal depression • Increase energy levels Recommended Treatments Initially 1-2 treatments until 36 weeks, unless you are experiencing any pregnancy complaints
