Maternity Reflexology is a specific type of Reflexology which can support women though the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy. Reflexology is safe and beneficial during all stages of pregnancy, from pre conception including, pregnancy, labour and post-natal. The benefits include:

• Invaluable personal time to reflect and talk about how you’re feeling.
• Achieving a deep sense of calmness and support.
• Promotes good sleep.
• Help ease symptoms.
• Help reduce any feeling of stress and anxiety.
• Supports the endocrine system, balancing hormones.

During the first trimester the Reflexologist will concentrate on relaxation techniques to install a sense of peace and wellbeing during a time where the body and mind are going through some major changes. As the pregnancy moves into the second and third trimester the body will experience some more physical symptoms. Different reflex points may be worked on or avoided depending on these symptoms.

As throughout all stages of pregnancy Reflexology will continue to have a calming effect, beneficial to both mum and baby.

As a Reflexologist we have an interest in your wellbeing and will ask for information from recent check-ups.

Reflexology preparing for birth, post 37 weeks, treatment will move from the anti-gravity chair to a upright armchair, if not already done so. Specific reflex points will receive extra treatment at this point in pregnancy, along with foot and lower leg massage, offering a deep sense of relaxation in preparation for baby’s arrival.

Treatments can be offered weekly / fortnightly / monthly, and twice a week post 37 weeks.

The benefits of Reflexology continue post-natal, allowing your body to rest and restore, treatments can improve quality of sleep which will help manage both physical and mental energy levels.

If required I offer home appointments for your comfort in during late pregnancy or post-natal.

A study was done regarding the benefits of Reflexology Post Natal. Randomised controlled trail of the effectiveness of foot Reflexology to improve the quality of sleep amongst post-partum women Li C-Y et al Midwifery 2011 27.P182-186. Other studies have been done with positive outcomes. I’m happy to send you details if these would be of interest to you, equally if you have any questions, I would be happy to help.

Warm wishes
Jeanette