I am pregnant, is Reflexology safe for me?

Obviously when you are pregnant you want to make sure everything you do is safe for both you and your baby.  Reflexology is generally considered safe if you are pregnant providing all is well with the pregnancy and you tell the Reflexologist you are pregnant.

Reflexology should be avoided by women with a risk of pre-eclampsia or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and they should seek medical advice before having Reflexology.  It is not suitable if:

  • you have a history of miscarriages
  • you have been diagnosed with Placenta Previa
  • you have been diagnosed with Hydroamnios

The Association of Reflexologists says, “Nearly everyone can benefit from having Reflexology during pregnancy.”  The benefits include helping you cope with the emotional changes during pregnancy plus the physical changes to your body including tiredness.  Reflexology also helps with the side effects of being pregnant e.g fluid retention, swelling, constipation, aches and pains including backache.

Reflexology can also help new mothers cope with the demands of their new baby.

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  • What can I expect during a Reflexology session?

    A reflexology session lasts one hour.  The client sits with bare feet while the therapist applies pressure by hand to all areas of both feet.  Imbalances in the body are detected as tender spots on the feet and normally these become less tender after a few minutes massage.  However, it may not possible to remove all tender areas with one treatment.

  • What ailments can Reflexology help with?

    Reflexology is a complementary therapy which is rapidly growing in popularity due to its well established reputation for helping patients de-stress and relax.  My clients have found it particular effective for:

    • PMT/PMS
    • Headaches and migraines
    • Sinus problems (including sinus pain, sinusitis, and nasal congestion)
    • Stress and anxiety  (including panic attacks)
    • Digestive disorders (including constipation and irritable bowel syndrome)
    • Stiffness
    • Depression
    • Tiredness (including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
    • Pregnancy (including constipation ,backache, pains, fluid retention and swelling)

  • Are their any side effects of Reflexology treatments?

    The aim of Reflexology is to restore harmony within the client and instil a sense of well being.   During a Reflexology treatment, some clients experience fleeting sensations in their body.   As part of restoring the body to balance some clients may notice subtle changes in their appetite, changes to their sleeping pattern, dream more often, go to the loo more often or feel tired.   All of these reactions are short lived and the vast majority of my reflexology clients simply report that they felt tired after the treatment and then slept better.