Pregnancy Reflexology

"Treatments with Jo were always a treat. They were always so relaxing, and I always felt uplifted and refreshed afterwards. They also helped with difficulty in sleeping, swollen ankles, stress and back pain." Angela

Reflexology is the ideal opportunity for pregnant women to enjoy feeling pampered and relaxed. Throughout pregnancy, you will experience many changes to your body and emotions and many midwives recommend reflexology. Regular treatments may help to balance your hormones, boost your energy and help your body to be healthy and as comfortable as possible.

Treatments may also help the following common pregnancy symptoms: Reflexology, Pregnancy/Maternity Reflexology, Ealing, Acton, Hanwell, West London, Kew, Northfields, W13, W5 Reflexology, Brentford, Jo Simons, qualified Reflexologist, MAR, Maternity Reflexology, Pregnancy Reflexology, Bach Flower Essence, Indian Head Massage, W5 clinic, mobile reflexologist, back pain, stress, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, Maternity Reflexologist

Oedema (fluid retention)
Back Pain
Heartburn
Digestive disorders
Morning sickness
Headaches
Fatigue

Reflexology may reduce your labour time
In 1988, Dr. Gowri Motha and Dr. Jane McGrath carried out a study into the effects of reflexology on labour. 37 pregnant women completed a course of ten treatments.

Findings showed that women who received regular reflexology treatments during pregnancy are more likely to have a shorter labour, require less pain relief and give birth closer to their EDD.

The average first stage of labour was 5 hours (compared to textbook figures of 16 to 24 hours) and 16 minute 2nd stage (compared to 1 to 2 hours).

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Reflexology for priming labour
To bring on labour in a post term pregnancy, specific reflex points are stimulated with the intention of creating a boost of energy to encourage the onset of labour contractions. Many women who are post-term and have no problems respond well.

A midwife team undertook a study into 100 overdue women who were offered a free reflexology treatment on their feet. The results of the study showed that overall, the length of the first stage of labour was four hours shorter and the second stage of labour (when the woman starts to push) was 21 minutes shorter, than of those women who had not received the reflexology treatment.
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