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MATERNITY REFLEXOLOGY
Maternity Reflexology is appropriate for expectant mothers from 12 weeks.
Regular treatments are recommended to gain most benefit
Some of the minor ailments of pregnancy that may respond well to reflexology include: Stress and Anxiety, Backache, Rib Pain, Groin / Ligament Pain, Heartburn, Symphysis Pubis Disorder / Pelvic Disorder Syndrome, Nausea and Morning Sickness, Constipation / Diarrhoea / Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Urinary Tract Infection / Cystitis / Frequency of Urination, Palpitations, Anaemia, Varicose Veins, Leg Cramps, Fluid Retention, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Sciatica, Headaches, Itchy Skin, Fatigue, Insomnia, Mood Swings.
Techniques may also be used in the early stage of labour and can help with relaxation, alleviate anxiety and assist with pain control.
After the birth, reflexology can help restore the body to it's natural balance and recover physically, emotionally and hormonally. In turn it may help increase energy levels, calm and relax, aid lactation and post-natal depression may be less likely to occur.
And for baby, new parents can be taught short routines of reflexology which may help with calming, sleep patterns, colic, teething and earache.
Comments from clients who have received reflexology during pregnancy:
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“After each session I felt totally relaxed and better able to cope with my 4 year old daughter.” |
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“In my previous pregnancy I had suffered with constipation and found reflexology helped with this problem.” |
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“In my first pregnancy I experienced back problems and reflexology enabled me to work right up to the date I was due to commence maternity leave.” |
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“I used some of the self-help hand reflexology techniques I had been shown whilst on the maternity ward which were a great help and made me feel relaxed and not anxious whilst I waited for my husband and daughter to visit.” |
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“I found the few reflexology sessions I had following the birth were very relaxing and much needed.” |
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“Reflexology during and after pregnancy was extremely beneficial and relaxing.” |
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“Since having reflexology I have suffered less with foot pain.” |
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“I think the treatment helped me a lot with sciatic pain and also the neck pain I had seems to have disappeared.” |
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“It certainly helped me with tension and stress.” |
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“I feel certain it has benefitted me and helped with keeping me relaxed, focused and positive.” |
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