Maternity Reflexology is a branch of Reflexology which specializes in pregnancy-related symptoms as well as those during labor and the lactation period.
During each trimester of pregnancy there is strong evidence that Maternity Reflexology is rather beneficial in helping the future mum to adjust to the changes occurring in her body and in promoting a sense of well being (on an emotional and physical level) even during the last and most demanding weeks of the 3rd trimester.
The benefits of the treatment are the following:
- Hormonal Regulation
- Balancing of emotions
- Regulation of blood pressure
- Reduce of oedema, swelling, water retention especially in the legs, feet and ankle
- Improving of sleep patterns and overall quality of sleep
- Clearing of headaches
- Easing of muscle aches and pains (back ackes)
- Relieving of varicose veins
- Regulation of bowel movements
- Easing of heartburn, release of the diaphragm
- Preparation of the body for labor (stimulation of the uterus and of the pituitary gland for the secretion of oxytocin and prolactin)
During the lactation period Reflexology can:
- Relax the diaphragm muscle and restore the function of the lower part of the lungs, compressed during the last weeks of pregnancy
- Ease tension from the cervical, thoracic and lumbar muscles
- Restore normal function of intestines and of the digestive process
- Rebalance the endocrine system (hormonal secretions) and water retention
- Increase the detoxification process
- Improve mood and sleep
In cases of unexplained infertility treatment may help by:
- Regulating/balancing hormones
- Balancing the rhythm of the reproductive systems for both men and women
- Regulating periods/menstrual cycle
- Boosting the immune system, coping with allergies
- Relaxing/destressing the client thus reducing stress levels any associated problems
- Dealing with the emotional trauma of miscarriage
