Reflexology in the Childbearing Years
Reflexology can be a wonderful complement
for women, and their partners, during the childbearing years. From a
preconception "tune up" straight through pregnancy and postpartum,
Reflexology can be a great therapy in your maternity wellness plan.
Sessions range from 30 minutes to 90 minutes in length and are customized to the goals and needs of the client. See Amy talk about Maternity Reflexology at The Barefoot Dragonfly.
Fertility Reflexology
We offer Reflexology sessions for women and their partners planning to start a family in the near future or already trying to conceive.
Sessions are geared towards hormonal balance, relaxation and total body wellness. We recommend a series of Reflexology sessions based on your specific needs and goals.
See Reflexology's Role in Preconception Wellness for Couples, Reflexology and the Female Menstrual Cycle, Conscious Conception, Self-Help Reflexology for Fertility (video).
Infertility, Sub-Fertility
About 1 in 8 American couples are infertile according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The break down is usually:
- 30% male factor
- 30% female factor
- 20% unexplained
- 10% a combination of male and female
Reflexology is growing in popularity as a complementary treatment alongside conventional care. Some of our clients choose to come in for a series of Reflexology sessions prior to starting a medicated or assisted cycle with their fertility doctor or clinic. Others start Reflexology alongside an IVF cycle, an IUI cycle or a clomid challenge.
A thorough medical history intake is done at the very first session and clients keep us in the loop regularly about their conventional treatments and tests.
See Reflexology and PCOS.
Prenatal Reflexology
The body goes through enormous changes during pregnancy affecting you hormonally, physiologically and emotionally. Reflexology helps to bring balance within the body providing you with relief or preventing discomfort from these imbalances.
Clients have found Reflexology has helped with:
- backaches
- sleeping difficulty
- swelling of the feet and ankles
- swelling induced numbness in the hands and wrists
- general relaxation
- hemorrhoids
- constipation
- morning sickness and nausea
- heartburn
A study in Europe* showed that women that had received ten Reflexology sessions during their pregnancy had outstanding labor outcomes. First time mothers had an average labor of 5-6 hours (citing that the text book average is 16-24 hours), and the shortest labor times were two and three hours.
See Reflexology and Your Pregnancy, Benefits of Maternity Reflexology, Priming for Labor with a Maternity Reflexologist, The Gentle Birth Method.
*"The Effects of Reflexology on Labour Outcome," Dr. Gowri Motha and Dr. Jane McGrath, Forest Gate, London, England
Postpartum Reflexology
A relaxing way to ease into motherhood! Soothe the body after labor, and speed the recovery process.
Babies are always welcome at the office and can easily be held in arms during a Foot Reflexology session.
Clients have found Reflexology helped with:
- circulation
- feeling more energized
- more restful sleep
- milk supply
- easing muscle discomfort
- baby blues/hormone balancing
See Reflexology and the Postpartum Woman, Reflexology and Women's Health, Reflexology for Children.
