BENEFITS OF REFLEXOLOGY IN PREGNANCY

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Pregnancy is the natural condition of childbearing. It brings great changes not only in the body but also in the emotions  of the mother. Balance and harmony enable us to attain and maintain health and well-being , and that’s why reflexology is a popular therapy used by women during their maternity because it helps to improve general well-being and vitality. Reflexology helps to achieve a deep state of relaxation so your body can adjust to the changes which are taking place during pregnancy. Reflexology continues to establish its popularity by the effective results. Research studies have demonstrated that those receiving regular reflexology during pregnancy have better pregnancies , shorter birthing with less intervention. Receiving regular treatments during the pregnancy may also help to deliver closer to the term .

Reflexology may help relieve the following symptoms during pregnancy:

• Morning sickness ,

• reduce and normalize high/ low blood pressure ,

• reducing swelling in feet and ankles

• Nausea and headaches ,

• Backache  and discomfort ,

• Stress ,anxiety ,

• Help to improved sleep quality ,

• Digestive problems

There are some conditions where reflexology should be avoided during pregnancy:
Pre-term labour (less than 37 weeks pregnant), Placenta Previa (low lying placenta) , Polyhydramnios( where is too much amniotic fluid around the baby during pregnancy)

Reflexology is also beneficial post-natal

Postnatal reflexology is a relaxing therapy that can help to restore balance to the body . It can help with:
 

• Coping with interrupted sleep

• Restore &Increase energy levels

• Maintaining or increasing milk supply

• Support your natural menstrual cycle

• Re-balance the body

• Helps to stabilize body weight

• Helps with  post-natal depression

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BABY REFLEX

Reflexology can help not only you but also your baby. Reflexology may help to :

• relive colic,

• wind & constipation

• eases teething pain, enhances sleep,

• Calms and relaxe

 Reflexology is a  natural therapy which enhance well-being  . During reflexology a pressure is applied by a reflexologist to specific  points on the feet. The points on the feet correspond to a specific organ of the body. This may help to settle the baby and help with their well being. Happier baby  AND  Happier you. 

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Articles which may be of interest

Daily Mail - Women who suffered three miscarriages becomes mother of two after using reflexology   http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2003826/Gabby-Lamplugh-thanks-reflexology-3-miscarriages.html

FERTILITY  REFLEXOLOGY

FERTILITY

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Reflexology has been used for centuries to benefit health and wellbeing and that it has been used to aid fertility and conception and it still use to this day. There is a stage in our life when we start to reflect about having a family and what it means to us to become a mother or a father .

During reflexology a pressure is applied by a reflexologist to specific  points on the feet. The points on the feet correspond to a specific organ of the body. Polycystic ovaries, cervical problems, premenstrual syndrome, hormonal imbalances, blocked or damaged fallopian tubes, endometriosis problems have shown  (in some cases) improvement from reflexology treatment.

Reflexology may also help couples with fertility problems by :

• promoting blood circulation ,

• balancing the hormone production necessary for conception to happen

• promoting good health and balance in the reproductive organs.

• may help to regulate periods,

• promote ovulation,

• reduce PMS

• help increase sperm quality and quantity.

Fertility problems can be very stressful and reflexology can aid relaxation needed to help the body to return to its natural balance ready for parenthood.

Ideally 2-3 months is the best time for couples to start preparing for parenthood, as it takes time to produce healthy sperm and about 1-3 month for a healthy egg. Ideally both the male & female partners would have treatments , but initially working with one partner can be the first option. Reflexology can be used to help reduce stress and help with well-being for couples who decided to have IVF .

In order to address fertility issue, a reflexology will work through the reflexology points specific to the clients area(s) of health concern, such as:

ovaries , lymphatic system, immune system, uterus ,

circulatory system , neurological system (stress, anxiety) , endocrine system (hormone balance) , liver (toxin release and hormone balance) , kidneys (libido)
 

Articles which may be of interest

Daily Mail - Is Reflexology the new cure for infertility?  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-172952/Reflexology-aid-fertility.htmlDaily Mail

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