A Inner Peace

Reflexology for pre conception

 

Pre conception reflexology treatments may help in many ways those couples who are trying to conceive.

 

Reflexology aims to:

• prepare a healthy, balanced environment for pregnancy

• Reflexology aims to encourages ovulation

• Reflexology aims to help reduce yours and your partner's stress levels

• Reflexology aims to contribute to the restoration of hormonal balance

• Reflexology aims to encourage healthy sperm production and erectile functions.

 

It is usually advised to receive at least two treatments a month pre ovulation and after the onset of the menstruation period.

 

NO reflexology should be offered if there is a chance conception might have already occurred.

 

Your reflexologist will not be able to predict the length of the treatment plan.

Conception may occur within 6 weeks, 6 months or even up to 18 months after the start of the treatment.

Conception and a successful pregnancy involve many different factors and although reflexology has proven to be of great help to couples trying to conceive, in some cases, conception may not occur and you can ask your therapist to stop or interrupt the treatment plan whenever you see convenient.

 

Reflexology for pregnancy
 

Once conception has occurred, Reflexology isn't usually recommended until the 14th week of your pregnancy (at the earliest).

Indeed it is better to allow your body to settle as well as the baby.

The first trimester is a fragile period of changes and it would be wise not to disrupt this process.

 

In the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy however,

Reflexology treatments may help with most ailments and discomforts brought about by your pregnancy (sciatica, constipation, heartburns, back pain, anxiety to mention a few).

Regular reflexology treatments during pregnancy can bring you peace, confidence and prepare your body for labour and birth. 
 

Treatments are advised on an as and when basis, depending on your budget and how you are feeling.

Weekly, Fortnightly or monthly, or even more occasional, there is no rule at this point. 
 

Reflexology for the natural onset of labour 

 

Research has been published that shows that women who have received regular reflexology treatments throughout their pregnancy will tend to:

• Have more natural, unassisted births

• Comparatively shorter labours

• Faster recovery lesser risk of infections after surgery

 

From 37 weeks on, specialised reflexology treatments are intensified little by little in order to encourage the production of hormones and the activation of the processes of labour and thus bring on the natural onset of labour.

 

Please be aware that one isolated reflexology treatment

might not in itself help trigger labour.

It is advised to plan to receive a series of specialised pre labour treatments if your intention is to induce natural labour.

After week 39, two treatments a week might be needed. After 40 weeks, you may be advised to a treatment every 2 or 3 days, even daily treatments if you so wish. 

Reflexology for post natal care

 

After the birth, Reflexology can be an essential part of the new mum's after care and has many benefits:

• Reflexology treatments aim to restore Mum's                 fragile hormonal balance

• Reflexology aims to help prevent post natal                   depression and anxiety

• Reflexology aims to improve sleep patterns

• Reflexology aims to encourage the recovery of               energies after labour

• Reflexology aims to encourage quicker healing and       will lessen the risk of infection after surgical                 intervention or stitches for example

• Reflexology can also be a valuable asset for                   breastfeeding, encouraging, for example, good             lactation.

 

The miracles and wonders that are conception, pregnancy and birth are fascinating and supporting expectant mums and dads and their families along this very unique journey is a privilege for the specially trained reflexologists.

 

Reflexology does not replace your doctors ,consultants or midwives advice.