Reflexology for Infertility
This particular treatment is designed for women who have difficulties in conceiving for physical reasons, because of stress, and many more. It helps the body to regulate its functions, balances the hormones, and unblocks the back and pelvis region. It is based on a circle of treatments working around the ovulation and cycle.
Maternity Reflexology can help in case of:
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
- Endometriosis
- Irregular Cycles
- Stress related reasons
- During IVF treatment
- Blocked Fallopian Tubes
- SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction)
Pregnancy
During your pregnancy, your body will go through significant changes; these changes will affect the emotional, hormonal and physiological balance of your body. Reflexology can help to alleviate or prevent discomfort arising from this imbalance and restore the body’s equilibrium.
Research has shown that regular reflexology treatments during pregnancy can shorten the duration of labour, with many women requiring less pain-relief.
Reflexology can help with:
- General relaxation
- Relief of stress and anxiety
- Increase energy levels
- Ease physiological discomforts
- Reduce heartburn
- Relieve backache, nausea and vomiting
- High blood pressure
- Oedema (swelling, mainly of feet and ankles)
- Ligament and groin pain
- Symphysis pubis dysfunction
- Sciatica
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Insomnia and sleep problems
- Turning a breech baby
- Preparation for labour
Reflexology is safe and effective during pregnancy. It is, however, not recommended if there is a history of premature labour, severe hypertension, placenta previa or recent vaginal bleeding. If you suspect any problems in your pregnancy, it is important to contact your doctor or midwife.
Labour
Research has shown that women who have regular reflexology treatments during pregnancy are more likely to have a shorter labour and require less pain relief. Other benefits include:
- Induction of labour
- Pain relief
- Co-ordination and acceleration of regular contractions
- Preventing a retained placenta
Postnatal
Reflexology can help to alleviate postnatal problems and help with breastfeeding. It also assists with:
- Inadequate lactation
- Engorged breasts
- Urine retention
- Constipation
- Backache
- Stress and anxiety problems
- Sleep problems
- Postnatal depression
- Increase in energy level