Nurturing Pregnancy Treatments
Maternity Reflexology
Maternity reflexology is amazing! I treat lots of pregnant clients who are eager to feel well during their pregnancy and have a robust plan for self care. Maternity reflexology is a great way to bond with your growing baby and it has many benefits for mom and baby. It helps boost your circulation, improve lymphatic flow, helps ease pregnancy related aches and pains. It gives you the opportunity to take time out for yourself, which is really important too!
The treatment is dreamy!I use a natural bees wax medium which is a fantastic emollient to the feet, play soft music and cocoon you with pregnancy pillows and blankets, begin with warm towels to the feet and apply gentle acupressure and massage movements to your feet. Bliss!
I offer a specialist treatment that would be given after your due date to help prepare the body for labour, and I've had great success stories with clients who have delivered safely within a couple of days after their specialist reflexology treatment.
It's a privilege to treat you at such a special time in your life.
Interestingly, two studies have shown that regular reflexology treatments during pregnancy of primiparous women, (women who are giving birth for the first time) significantly reduced pain during labour (1,2) and reduced the length of the first stage of labour, (1) Reflexology is also a fabulous way to help prepare your body for labour.
Reflexology is safe and effective during pregnancy and may help some common problems often found in pregnancy:
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Oedema, swelling of the feet and ankles,
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Circulation
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Lymphatic drainage
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Constipation
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Back pain
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SPD (symphysis pubis dysfunction)
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Sleeping problems
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Relieve back pain
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Ligament and groin pain
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Relief of stress and anxiety
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Aids relaxation
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Increased energy levels
References:
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Reviewing the effect of Reflexology on pain and outcomes of the labour of primiparous women. Valiani M et al.Iranian journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research. 15 (Dec 2010)p302-310
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The effect of Reflexology on Pain Intensity and duration of Labour on primiparous women. M Dolation et al. Iran Red Crescent Medical journal 2011 13(7):475-479
Cocoon Maternity Massage
Cocoon yourself in a profoundly nurturing and tranquil treatment. Safe massage techniques that are tried and tested that beautifully moisturise and hydrate the skin. During pregnancy your body is working overtime. My prenatal massage treatments are especially formulated to promote deep relaxation, mothers-to-be are lulled and restored to optimal wellness.
The benefits of a regular massage for mom and baby are profound. Prenatal massage therapy significantly reduces the chemicals reduced by your body when you are stressed, anxious or feeling low. The effects of massage on lowering cortisol levels during pregnancy is equally good for your growing baby.