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Maternity Reflexology
In "Childbirth doesnÂ’t have to hurt - Strategies for an easier labour" by Nikki Bradford and Professor Geoffrey Chamberlain, published by Vega 2002, pages 159 to 163 refer to Reflexology. On page 162 Nikki Bradford states "Of the mothers who had 10 reflexology sessions beginning in the middle of their pregnancies, only 2.7% had an epidural (the national average is about 20%). The first stage of labour took about five hours, shorter than the national average. And the second stage of labour, which usually takes between one and two hours, took an average of about 16 minutes".
Reflexology is a wonderful therapy to use during pregnancy
and labour. It will not interfere with the viability of
the pregnancy, but some clients may prefer to wait until
after the twelfth week to avail of its benefits.
So says The Irish Reflexologists' Institute in its leaflet
entitled Reflexology in Pregnancy and Labour, which
details the benefits of Reflexology for mothers-to-be.
The IRI leaflet goes on to list the benefits of Reflexology treatment, before and after giving birth.
- A reduction in morning sickness, all day sickness
and vomiting which persists past the three month stage
of the pregnancy. Reflexology is recommended by the
National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, Dublin for
this problem.
- It helps to relieve indigestion, lower back pain,
haemorrhoids and constipation.
- It prepares the body for labour by balancing all the
body systems, especially the endocrine system which
governs the labour process.
- The length of labour can be very much reduced by having
regular Reflexology treatments in the weeks prior to
the expected delivery date.
- Reflexology can be used during labour to help
boost energy levels, and it aids deep muscle relaxation
between contractions. It helps with pain control by
stimulating the production of natural endorphins. Partners
can be taught the areas of the foot to treat during
labour.
- Using Reflexology can reduce the need for epidurals.
- After the birth, Reflexology babies are very calm,
suckle better and are less prone to colic.
- Using Reflexology after labour can help expel a retained
placenta.
- It can promote rapid healing of episiotomies.
- It will encourage breast milk production.
- And can help relieve urinary retention.
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According to the IRI:
Many couples experiencing difficulty in conceiving have found Reflexology very beneficial in helping them achieve pregnancy.
It is advised that both the mother-to-be and her partner are treated with Reflexology.
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Threatened miscarriage.
Any vaginal bleeding.
Eclampsia.
Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Where there is a history of Blood Clotting/Warfarin Medication.
Unstable Diabetes.
N.B. In the case of Diabetes - and if you are on heavy medication - it will be necessary for me to get your doctor's permission before I can treat you with Reflexology.
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OTHER BENEFITS OF MATERNITY REFLEXOLOGY
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I have also found Reflexology is excellent for irregular
periods, PMT and PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome).
I have successfully treated PCOS where the client now has
regular periods and far less pain during menstruation. (see Case Study link above.)
Reflexology regulates your cycle and it becomes easier
to pinpoint ovulation.
It's best to be treated before you go on fertility
treatment, or when you have fully completed your
fertility treatments. While taking fertility medication,
it's best not to have reflexology done.
There are good foods you can eat, and vitamins and minerals
which you can take (subject to your doctor's approval) and
I will give you a list of these when you come for a treatment.
I have successfully treated sub-fertility and my client
had a bouncing healthy baby boy!
It's best not to have a Reflexology treatment during menstruation
as it can make your period heavier.
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