Reflexology and Fertility

Reflexology is a wonderful supportive therapy to utilize when trying to conceive.  When things don't happen as quickly and easily as first imagined, it soon becomes a very stressful and frustrating time, taking it's toll both physically and emotionally.  It is not unusual to find yourself in this situation.  It is said that 1 in 7 couples will experience difficulties in this area, often with the cause unknown.

Reflexology can help enhance the likelihood of natural conception by:-

• Encouraging the mind and body to relax, thereby reducing anxiety.
• Balancing your hormones using the reflexes associated with the endocrine system
• Energising and stimulating key reproductive reflexes

Reflexology and Pregnancy

Reflexology can help alleviate aspects of discomfort associated with pregnancy (e.g. nausea, backache, heartburn, water retention).  It is wonderfully relaxing for mother and baby benefits too.
We recommend you wait until you have reached the 12th week of your pregnancy before commencing treatment.

Reflexology and Birth

Reflexology can be useful in stimulating the onset of labour.  ‘Priming for Labour‘ is a treatment  which is very different from a normal reflexology session and uses  deep touch.  This stimulates reflexes and accupressure points, the purpose being to encourage the natural onset of labour in full term pregnancy.

A priming for labour treatment can only be given when you have reached the 40th week of your pregnancy.

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Stephanie has recently undertaken post graduate training in Reflexology for fertility, pregnancy and birth