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Maternity Reflexology
Maternity reflexology is a specialised treatment which can be used through the whole of pregnancy, including the first trimester. Regular maternity reflexology treatments can support mum-to-be throughout her pregnancy and help prepare her body for child birth. Specialised techniques will help with relaxation and help ease some of the common discomforts that may be experienced during pregnancy:
- morning sickness
- nausea
- heartburn
- back pain
- constipation
- Hyperemesis
- Pelvic Girdle Pain (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
As maternity reflexology complements the skilled work of your midwife, it is recommended to obtain permission from her before treatment begins.
What if baby is late?
Sometimes expectant mums may not have their babies until well after their estimated due date, which may result in them needing medical induction to start or accelerate labour. With permission from your midwife specialist maternity reflexology treatment can be very effective at promoting relaxation and help encourage the onset of labour and the birthing process.
Reflexology during labour
Maternity reflexology can support mum-to-be throughout labour. Special techniques can be used to help to regulate and lessen the intensity of the contractions, provide pain relief and calm the mind and body.
Postnatal Reflexology
Throughout pregnancy and the birthing process the body has been through enormous changes both physically and emotionally and it is important to allow time for recovery. Postnatal reflexology can help to restore balance to the body
- encourage return of normal menstrual cycle
- assist recovery following an epidural
- aid recovery following a caesarean section
- ease breast feeding discomforts and encourage lactation
- alleviate anxiety and the “baby blues”
- ease digestive problems
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