What is Maternity Reflexology?
Reflexology is an Ancient Natural Therapy that uses subtle energies of the feet to create balance and harmony.
Balance and harmony enable us to attain and maintain health and well-being.
Quite simply everything that happens in the being has a reflexion in the feet and everything that happens in the feet is relayed to the person (1).
Pregnancy is the natural condition of childbearing. It brings great changes not only in the body but also in the emotions and psyche of the mother.
Maternity Reflexology is the expertise of the Reflexology Practitioner in using a natural therapy (reflexology) to support a natural event (pregnancy & birthing).
Reflexology continues to establish its reputation and popularity by the effective results people experience. Empiric knowledge and research studies have demonstrated that those receiving regular reflexology during pregnancy have better pregnancies and have shorter birthing with less intervention (2).
Maternity Reflexologists aim to optimise the health potential of the pregnant woman. They will give the client reflexology advice. They will not give medical or obstectric advice and must ensure that a client with problems is in the care of the appropriate Clinical Practitioners
Fertility reflexology is pre-conceptual reflexology for both men and women. It is increasingly widely acknowledged that before a couple conceive, they should try to get in the best mental and physical shape they can. Reflexology is an holistic therapy with a reputation for balancing the mind, body and spirit. It is therefore ideal for those wanting to ensure that they can create the best environment in which to start a family.
Reflexology is a therapy which is all about achieving balance. It is thought to increase circulation and help the body de-toxify. Reflexologists believe it to be effective at balancing hormones.
It is a very relaxing therapy that promotes a sense of health and well-being. Many couples find the process of 'trying to conceive' a stressful time, some have had previous traumatic experiences that bring an element of fear. Reflexology may help to calm the mind and ease these stresses.
Many couples experience fertility problems which may be as a result of ovulation problems, sperm quality or sperm count, clotting disorders and many, many more. Sometimes there doesn't appear to be a reason at all.
I have had clients who have found that reflexology has helped them achieve regular menstrual cycles and have since managed to get pregnant.
Many clients feel that the treatments have helped them to feel more relaxed and positive about their quest to become parents.
Reflexology can be immensely beneficial to those undergoing assisted fertility treatment because it is so relaxing, balancing and calming.