Gentle Touch Reflexology and pregnancy.

 

  During pregnancy a woman's body undergoes substantial physical and emotional changes. Reflexology can help to relieve many complaints of pregnancy and help your body to adjust to the major changes required at this time.

 

 

 

   These include:

 

 

 

 

  morning sickness

  stress and anxiety

  indigestion and heartburn

  swollen/puffy ankles and legs

  backache

  cramp

  groin pain

  pain and discomfort

  symphsis pubis dysfunction

  mood swings

  lack of sleep and fatigue

 

Reflexology may help by reducing the effects of stress and modern day pressures on mother and baby, and with many mothers working up to their due date, the   restorative effects of Gentle Touch™ Reflexology may be invaluable.

Research has shown that pregnant women receiving reflexology throughout their pregnancy tend to deliver closer to term, and experience shorter labours.

  TESTIMONIALS

"I was suffering with mood swings in pregnancy but following reflexology, they have eased and I feel much more relaxed." Tracey. Peterborough

"..my SPD symptoms were reduced and the pain became more manageable,.....I strongly believe that reflexology helped calm and centre me with 'me time', to take stock of the big change I am about to go through with a new baby." Jo. Peterborough

"I found the reflexology sessions to be thorougly relaxing - it helped relieve my backache too!"Emma Peterborough

 

 

Post-natal reflexology

After the birth, new parents may find themselves coping with unusual routines, exhaustion and lack of sleep. Here Gentle Touch™ Reflexology can help to:

  • de-stress,
  • boost energy levels,
  • restore the body to its non-pregnant state,
  • rebalance the body's hormone levels,
  • aid lactation,
  • reduce the liklihood of post-natal depression.

Baby reflexology

Reflexology for babies may help to keep him calm, happy and healthy, alleiviating minor ailments such as:

  • constipation,
  • diarrhoea,
  • colic,
  • teething.

Sub-fertility

If a couple are having difficulty with conceiving, they should first consult their doctor to ascertain whether there is a physical cause. In the absence of a physical cause, reflexology may assist them. Anxiety and worries of not being able to conceive are often the very 'blockers' to becoming pregnant. Gentle Touch™ Reflexology encourages a deep relaxation and harmonises and balances the reproductive system. Both partners are encouraged to have treatments in order to, for example, regulate menstruation and stimulate sperm production.

"I first started to see Karen in January 2007. My husband and I had been trying to conceive for 18 months. I went with the specific aim of trying to aid conception. I had 6 weekly sessions and within those 6 sessions I was pregnant! I believe that my reflexology sessions with Karen were a big contributory factor in the conception of my first baby.
I have continued to see Karen on a monthly basis since then. I have always found Karen to be highly professional and supportive. She has always been sensitive to my needs. Throughout my pregnancy I have found my reflexology sessions to be an excellent form of relaxation. I have had a relatively problem free pregnancy and like to think that reflexology has something to do with this. I would highly recommend Karen's services."
Claire, Peterborough

At Sole Reflexions we consider it a professional courtesy for all pregnant women seeking reflexology to inform their primary care givers (normally midwives) and to ensure that they are happy for treatments to take place. Gentle Touch™ Reflexology is a complementary therapy that works alongside traditional medicine and as such there may be occasions when medical conditions arising during pregnancy may mean that reflexology is no longer a suitable therapy.

Special offer: Mum-to-be package now available - see 'The Perfect Gift' page - a wonderful gift for expectant mums.

 

Karen McIlravie Dip. GTR(distinction). MAR. MBRCP

Telephone: 07707 765 786   Email: karen@sole-reflexions.co.uk