It is important to choose a Reflexologist that is trained in Maternity. This video demonstrates a mother who found relief of pelvic pain through reflexology during pregnancy. Reflexology can also help with back pain, morning sickness, swelling in the legs and ankles, sleep, improve mood and stress levels and provide a variety of other benefits.
A study, published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, states that foot reflexology is more effective than back massage in improving the quality of sleep. The researchers evaluated the efficacy of foot reflexology in improving sleep quality and reducing fatigue in individuals that require hemodialysis treatments.
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Reflexotherapy is a natural and manual technique that is based on the application of pressure on certain zones or reflex areas. If these areas are properly stimulated in a specific and individual way, it can have an impact on several parts of the organism, on which a certain response is looked for (stimulation, relaxation or toning up). It can influence most of muscles, joints, organs, nerves and tissues.
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Many women are now choosing to have reflexology throughout their pregnancy and postnatally as it can offer many benefits such as aiding relaxation, reducing anxiety, generally de-stressing and improving sleep. Common conditions that can arise during pregnancy such as constipation, low back pain, heartburn, anxiety, depression etc or to help prepare their body for birthing. Read more here.