Maternity and Postnatal Reflexology

Choosing to have Reflexology during your pregnancy offers many benefits both physical and emotional.

• Encourages deep relaxation
• Reduces anxiety
• Reduces feelings of stress
• Improves quality of sleep
• Importantly, it gives you the opportunity to take some valuable time and space to focus on yourself and your growing baby.

Reflexology treatments can support you throughout all stages of Pregnancy.

During the first trimester where there are significant fluctuations in hormones and natural anxieties, the focus is on aiding relaxation.

In the second and third trimesters, some of these anxieties have lessened, however as your baby grows you may experience new physical symptoms. Reflexology can be used to help with these, along with your general wellbeing and sleep patterns too.

As you prepare for labour keeping the body relaxed and anxiety levels low will also benefit both yourself and the baby.

Often referred to as the fourth trimester, the postnatal period brings significant changes physically, hormonally, and emotionally. A time for relaxation and regulating hormones. This can be a special time for yourself or a beautiful bonding experience with your baby.

A detailed consultation and medical history will be taken prior to any session to ensure there are no contra-indications and as your pregnancy progresses, your treatments will be adapted to suit your individual needs.

Recent research studies have shown that Reflexology during pregnancy can significantly reduce pain during labour, reduce the length of the first stage of labour and improve quality of sleep in post-natal women.

Links to published research can be found in the Research section of the website.