Benefits of Antenatal Reflexology:
Reflexology improves general well-being, is very pleasant to receive, and induces a deep relaxation so your body can adjust more smoothly to the major changes and demands made on your body at this time. Treatments help to prevent or ease many of the discomforts and ailments that are commonly associated with pregnancy.
it reduces the effects of stress and daily pressures on both mother and baby; improves energy levels, circulation, breathing, digestion and sleep and helps normalise blood pressure.
Reflexology has established a good reputation based on the effective results that people have experienced. Trials have found that those women receiving regular reflexology treatments during pregnancy deliver closer to term and have shorter labours.
Many expectant mothers nowadays find themselves working throughout their pregnancy and often up until their expected due date. Often this means women going into labour already exhausted, the restorative effects of reflexology can be immensely valuable. It helps prime your body for birthing.