Pregnancy- How reflexology can help.
Reflexology is a gentle, non-invasive, holistic therapy. Reflexology can help with many conditions especially pregnancy. During pregnancy women experience many physical, emotional and hormonal changes whilst the foetus is developing. It’s an important time for the mother-to-be to pay particular attention to nurturing herself and her body in preparation for the birth.
Changes are occurring continually throughout the pregnancy and some women can experience nausea, backache, constipation, cramps, poor circulation, swollen ankles, fatigue, headaches, anxiety, and high or low blood pressure.
By having regular reflexology sessions during your pregnancy you may be able to alleviate these conditions. Reflexology is mainly known for it relaxing effects and can help to calm, balance and re-energize the body.
Reflexology works the whole body system to help improve circulation to all areas. This includes the nervous and lymphatic system (our defence system against harmful bacteria and viruses), which are working overtime during pregnancy and need as much help as they can get.
In reflexology we use a combination of techniques to help balance the Endocrine system, which is our hormonal control centre. The endocrine glands help our body to adapt to our environment. It’s where our hormones are produced. Hence working this system is very beneficial to all people, but particularly the pregnant woman who is experiencing many changes in this area.
Treatments are especially useful towards the end of the pregnancy to help prepare and relax the women for birth.
Postnatally, reflexology can assist with breast feeding, helping the flow of breast milk and helping with engorgement and mastitis problems. It is also beneficial for women suffering postnatal depression or fatigue, stress and anxiety problems.
Good health !!
Marita Reynolds. © Copyright 2009