Pregnancy Reflexology
Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman’s life. Reflexology given in pregnancy can be a great help in improving the mothers overall health. It also has a very relaxing and calming effect on the baby in the womb, as when the mother is relaxed so is her baby.
But pregnancy doesn’t come without its problems. The changes in hormones and their actions on the body will have varied effects on each woman. This is where Pregnancy Reflexology comes in. It is a gentle and natural therapy and can help ease some of the minor disorders of pregnancy.
Some benefits of reflexology during pregnancy
- Morning Sickness
- Tiredness
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Headaches
- Breathlessness
- Constipation
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Oedema
- Backache
- Sleeplessness
- Increases energy
Pregnancy Reflexology FAQs
Reflexology is a very safe and effective treatment during pregnancy. However, there are some conditions where it would not be safe to treat:
- Unstable pregnancy
- Circulatory problems (high blood pressure, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis)
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Pre-eclampsia
- Incompetent cervix
