{"id":14010,"date":"2025-09-12T15:51:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T19:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=14010"},"modified":"2025-09-12T15:51:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T19:51:00","slug":"reflexology-and-maternity-reflexology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/12\/reflexology-and-maternity-reflexology\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflexology and Maternity Reflexology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0is the technique of applying gentle pressure to reflex points on the feet (or hands) to bring about a state of deep\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/meditation-relaxation-tools.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Relaxation<\/a>, stimulate the body\u2019s own\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/real-heal-healing-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healing Process<\/a>, and help a person return to a state of balance and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>It is holistic complementary therapy that aims to release blockages and improve the flow of energy in the body by working through body zones (rather like the meridians an acupuncturist or\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shiatsu<\/a>\u00a0practitioner works on).\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0has roots in Ancient Egypt, China, Japan and India.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0can provide\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/meditation-relaxation-tools.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Relaxation<\/a>, pain and\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/pure-calm-anxiety-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stress<\/a>\u00a0relief, stimulation of all body systems eg the immune and digestive systems, and balance for the mind, body, emotions and spirit. Most people find\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0an enormously comforting and nurturing therapy.<\/p>\n<p>In general,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0has been shown to help relieve a whole host of ailments, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/gastronic-dr-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digestive Disorders<\/a>\u00a0eg\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/natural-moves-constipation-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Constipation<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/gastronic-dr-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heartburn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/migone-migraine-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Migraines<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hypnosisnetwork.com\/hypnosis\/headache_relief.php?kbid=1284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Headaches<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/pure-calm-anxiety-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stress<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/pure-calm-anxiety-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anxiety<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleep Problems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/femalite-pms-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMS<\/a>\u00a0and hormone related problems<\/li>\n<li>Back and\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/joint-ease-arthritis-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joint Pain<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Respiratory disorders eg sinus<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/yoga-for-pregnancy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pregnancy<\/a>\u00a0related ailments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Introduction To Maternity\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maternity\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0can be applied as pre-conceptual care, and care during and beyond\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/yoga-for-pregnancy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pregnancy<\/a>. The fact that many midwives now incorporate\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0into their practice speaks for its efficacy. These stages of life bring their own particular challenges, and regular\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0can help to maintain balance and well-being while tackling associated conditions and ailments. One of the major benefits of\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0is balancing of the endocrine system &#8211; the set of glands that produce the body\u2019s hormones (chemical messengers). Hormones play a key role in\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/fertility-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fertility<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/yoga-for-pregnancy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pregnancy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pre-Conception<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For couples hoping to conceive, it is desirable to treat both partners to balance and\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/relaxation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Relax<\/a>\u00a0them, and get them into an optimum state for conception. As well as requiring healthy sperm and ova, there is a need for mental and emotional preparation, as\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/yoga-for-pregnancy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pregnancy<\/a>\u00a0can be a rollercoaster for both partners. Creating another person is a hugely significant undertaking, therefore it is best to be well prepared. The couple will want to have a good look at their lifestyle in terms of sleep, diet,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/pure-calm-anxiety-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stress<\/a>\u00a0levels,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/yoga.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exercise<\/a>, smoking, drinking and so on.\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0has a good reputation with helping couple to conceive, because of its balancing effects.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/yoga-for-pregnancy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pregnancy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/yoga-for-pregnancy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pregnancy<\/a>\u00a0brings a number of significant changes to the couple, and not just physical ones. Things that seemed to work just fine before don\u2019t appear to work any more!\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0can bring balance and harmony when it feels as though your world has been turned on its head. You might find you\u2019re suddenly constipated and bloated, or getting\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/gastronic-dr-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acid Reflux<\/a>, or that you burst into tears when you\u2019re looking at baked beans in Sainsbury\u2019s. You might get all sorts of odd\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/xtend-life-glm-omega-3-plus-supplement.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aches<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/xtend-life-glm-omega-3-plus-supplement.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pains<\/a>\u00a0that appear from nowhere. It goes without saying that you must seek medical attention for serious complications of\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/yoga-for-pregnancy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pregnancy<\/a>. However,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0can help you to manage ailments such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/natural-moves-constipation-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Constipation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/gastronic-dr-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heartburn<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Symphysis pubis pain<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/joint-ease-arthritis-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backache<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Rib pain<\/li>\n<li>Morning sickness<\/li>\n<li>Leg\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/femalite-pms-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cramps<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Raised blood pressure<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hypnosisnetwork.com\/hypnosis\/headache_relief.php?kbid=1284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Headaches<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tiredness and\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleeplessness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/mood-tonic-depression-anxiety-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mood Swings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Working with maternity\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0has shown me how it enhances health and well being as well as creating a wonderful caring environment for the mother and Incoming Soul (a lovely term coined by Susanne Enzer, maternity\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexologist<\/a>). I enjoy seeing how active the unborn babies become when their mother is treated &#8211; and spotting bottoms, heads, feet and other assorted bits of baby zooming around inside the confines of the bump!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Delivery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a post term situation and with the permission of the obstetric caregiver and client, a skilled\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0can help to prime labour. Many post term women who are experiencing a problem free\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/yoga-for-pregnancy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pregnancy<\/a>\u00a0respond well to this, although ultimately the baby decides when it is ready to come. Not even medical induction is guaranteed to succeed, and this is no different. Reflexologists may attend births to assist their client with pain control,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/meditation-relaxation-tools.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Relaxation<\/a>, and emotional and psychological support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>After Birth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexologist<\/a>\u00a0can be at hand during the post natal period to help the mother, father and newborn. A weekly session can help the mother in particular to adjust after giving birth, and she can hold and feed her baby comfortably during treatment.\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0may encourage lactation and help with breast tenderness or mastitis, and can help the body return to normal function following delivery. It can also help the new parents make the emotional and psychological adjustments to parenthood.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the newborn baby can benefit from\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0too. Playing with your baby\u2019s feet and toes is a wonderful way of bonding with him or her. Did you know that \u2018This Little Piggy\u2019 is a version of a powerful\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0balancing technique?<\/p>\n<p>You can play before your baby goes to bed, at bath time or perhaps when you\u2019re winding them after a feed. Find a time that\u2019s right for both of you. A\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexologist<\/a>\u00a0can show you some simple, comforting moves to help with any problems your baby is having, for example colicky tummy,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/natural-moves-constipation-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Constipation<\/a>, poor feeding or distress.<\/p>\n<p>About the author:<\/p>\n<p>Siobhan Forsyth &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.at-one.uk.net\/\" target=\"_new\">http:\/\/www.at-one.uk.net<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reflexology\u00a0is the technique of applying gentle pressure to reflex points on the feet (or hands) to bring about a state of deep\u00a0Relaxation, stimulate the body\u2019s own\u00a0Healing Process, and help a person return to a state of balance and well-being. It is holistic complementary therapy that aims to release blockages and improve the flow of energy [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39,98],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14010","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-alternative-therapies","category-reflexology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14010","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14010"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14010\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14010"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14010"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14010"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}