Preparation for Labour

I have been providing maternity reflexology treatments since 2013, and I have specialist training in the field.

Reflexology is especially popular as the due date approaches typically from 37 weeks onwards. My clients come for support at this time for many reasons. Some ‘mums to be’ are keen to get baby out, others are feeling overwhelmed and anxious about labour or the enormity of change ahead, others just want to have some’ me time’ before the big day or are experiencing discomfort and lack of sleep. Whatever the reason many clients have said that reflexology appeals to them at this stage in their pregnancy as it is non-invasive and a natural approach.

The treatment consists of targeting reflexes and acupressure areas on the feet and legs that holistically deeply calms your body and mind and supports your body’s own natural rhythm and wellbeing. If baby is ready and senses mum is relaxed and therefore the ‘environment is right’, this may trigger responses in the body to support initiating labour. It is always lovely to hear from my clients when baby has come shortly after having had a reflexology treatment.

I always check that all is well with mum and baby before attending, please get in touch if you would like to book a treatment or discuss if reflexology is suitable for you.

Do have a look at this reflexology research which suggests reflexology can reduce labour pain, shorten labour, lessen anxiety, increase natural delivery rates, https://acta.tums.ac.ir/index.php/acta/article/view/4277/4684