Reflexology
Maternity Reflexology
How can Maternity Reflexology be used?
Reflexology can be used throughout pregnancy and after baby is born and can be a great support in health and emotional wellbeing.
During the first trimester (up to 3 months) there are huge changes in your hormone levels, and perhaps some mixed emotions of anxiety about labour and birth but also excitement about become a Mum.
During the second trimester 3-6 months and third trimester 6-9 months, maternity reflexology can support you when you are feeling the effect of hormonal changes leading to nausea, fluid retention in hands or feet, insomnia, heartburn, headaches, lower back pain, fatigue, constipation, or cramping in your legs. Not to mention the pressure of work, relationship and social life issues that may present themselves.
It is a natural therapy and so much safer than self-medicating. What could be nicer than to take time out to relax and have some self-care and help with alleviating some symptoms?
‘Due-date’ reflexology session is popular when you have reached baby’s anticipated date of birth or later. This will not guarantee labour starting, but it will give you a boost of relaxing Oxytocin, the ‘Love hormone’ which may help you to relax to a level that labour starts of its own accord without necessarily needing a medical induction.
Once baby is born reflexology may help with aches and pain, emotions, sleep, urinating and constipation, uterus shrinking back, relaxation and stress relief. Taking time out for you.
Reflexology for Fertility issues
What is it?
It is a natural, non-intrusive complementary therapy, based on the theory that different parts of the feet, hands, face or ears correspond with different areas of the body.
Applying gentle pressure with my fingers, thumbs or knuckles and stimulating specific pressure points and relaxation techniques may help to bring balance into your body. Therapeutic touch is so important to feel connected.
There is no evidence that it interferes with medical treatments and if stress is reduced reflexology may feel easier and may enhance their effect.
Fertility reflexology may help to regulate your menstrual cycle and reduce stress and improve sleep. It is very safe and relaxing and great to take time out just for you.
I, Lesley, trained as a reflexologist in 2006 then with the International Institute of Reflexology IIR in 2007 and in Vertical Reflex therapy VRT at advanced level in 2008 then Fertility reflexology and maternity reflexology with Susanne Enzer. I use a combination of traditional IIR reflexology and VRT for fertility as I feel it is a more thorough technique for women or men with fertility issues seeking a better outcome. I continue to update my professional skills for the whole populaton with teaching by Dorthe Krogsgaard and fertility and maternity and menopause reflexology organisations.
I am a member of the Association of Reflexologists and on NHS listing.
I work safely and around medical interventions where necessary.
Maternity Reflexology and Reflexology for Fertility issues and Menopause is currently offered by Lesley at her home in Ecclesall. Maternity Reflexology is offered by Melinda. Prices range from £45-£60 and for more details on pricing and for general enquiries please use each therapists contact details below: