Reflexology for Pregnancy

When used to support the care provided by the midwife or health visitor, reflexology can be a wonderful treatment for pregnancy, childbirth and post-natal care. Increasingly, midwives are recommending that women have reflexology to alleviate symptoms during pregnancy and many are training in the techniques themselves. Focused treatments may bring relief to a wide range of symptoms including:

  • Back pain
  • Sciatica
  • Morning sickness problems
  • Heartburn
  • Constipation
  • Fluid retention
  • Tired painful feet
  • High Blood pressure

Regular treatment throughout pregnancy or weekly sessions for the last 4-6 weeks of the pregnancy help to ease anxiety, fear and tension; normalise function of the body’s systems; relax the diaphragm and calm the nervous system; reduce levels of stress hormones in the body. Treatment may also help the outcome of labour.

If appropriate and advised by the midwife or obstetrician, treatment can be given to help with the labour induction process, preventing the use of more invasive induction techniques. Post-natal sessions may help to stimulate lactation, rebalance hormones and can help in the treatment of post-natal depression.

Reflexology can also be a beneficial treatment for those trying to conceive.

For further information on any of the above please contact us.

Jane Bartholomew MAR ART (Regd)

Jane trained at the Oxford School of Reflexology and is a professional registered practitioner with the Association of Reflexologists. The association’s aim is to maintain a high standard of client care and members abide by the association’s code of practice and ethics. She is also a member of the register of advanced reflexologists. Since qualifying Jane has continued her professional development by attending courses in Advanced Reflexology Techniques, Palliative and Supportive Care and Reflexology in Pregnancy. Jane is also trained in and practices Chinese Reflexology and foot mobilisation.

She has undertaken Maternity training with Denise Tiran, a practising midwife, University lecturer, author and practitioner of several therapies. Denise is an internationally renowned authority on maternity related complementary medicine. Jane has also studied maternity reflexology with Moshe Kruchik a qualified reflexologist, Pregnancy and Childbirth Therapist, Childbirth educator and lecturer.