Fertility and Maternity Reflexology
Fertility and maternity reflexology is specifically tailored to assist with the conditions of sub-fertility, IVF Support, pregnancy and childbirth.Sub-fertility
"Sub-fertility is the state of being unable to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse and the term may be used to refer to a state of having never conceived or that of having difficulty in conceiving again after having previously conceived"
Many couples who are having difficulty conceiving are told there is nothing wrong physically and that their problem is primarily psychological. Worrying about being infertile can make the situation worse - you can't fall pregnant until you relax and you can't relax until you fall pregnant. Anxiety and worry can create the very physical problems that prevent conception.
Non-physical causes of sub-fertility often lie in unnecessary stress and worry. Reflexology encourages a deep relaxation which alleviates stress and tension so that conception may take place.
Reflexology works on balancing all of the body systems to provide a healthy body for conception to take place. Gentle pressure to reflex points balances the hormonal system and stimulates the reproductive organs. Both women and men can benefit from treatments for individual reasons, such as regulation of menstruation and stimulation of sperm production.
IVF Support
The stress reduction benefits of reflexology cannot be under estimated. Anything that can assist in boosting endorphin production (feel good hormones) and reduce stress hormones can only be a good thing. There have been studies carried out recently to back up the positive effect of endorphins during fertility treatments.
Pregnancy
Maternity reflexology is one of the safest, most supportive therapies for pregnant women and is extremely relaxing and calming for the mind, body and baby.
From the early stages of morning sickness to delivery discomfort, pregnancy can be physically demanding. Maternity reflexology can help with relief of many complaints during pregnancy including;
~ Morning sickness
~ Nausea and headaches
~ Pain & discomfort
~ Loss of bladder control
~ Backache
~ Stress & anxiety
~ Lack of sleep & fatigue
~ Digestive problems e.g. constipation
~ Fluid retention
~ Cramp
Childbirth
Reflexology can play an important role leading up to the birth. There is documented evidence supporting the fact that expectant mothers who received regular reflexology treatments during their pregnancy experienced significantly shorter labours with less intervention than those who didn't receive any treatments.
Post Natal
Once a baby has arrived, parents' lives may be thrown into unusual routines, feeding times, lack of sleep, and general exhaustion.
Reflexology can help to;
~ Calm and relax
~ Increase energy levels
~ Re-balance the body
~ Stabilise body weight
~ Aid lactation
~ Prevent or reduce post-natal depression
Reflexology can help to make any pregnancy an enjoyable experience.
